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BENNETT, FRASER RECEIVE ALL-REGION HONORS FROM NSCAA

12-19-07
CALDWELL, N.J. - Caldwell College men's soccer players Chad Bennett (Kingston, Jamaica/Campion) and Andrew Fraser (Kingston, Jamaica/Wolmer's) were named to the NSCAA/adidas all-New England Region second team, the NSCAA announced. This is the second all-Region honor for both Bennett and Fraser, who were included on the Daktronics all-new England Region second team earlier this season.

Fraser, a senior defender, makes his second appearance on the NSCAA all-Region second team having received the honor in 2005. He also was named all-Region by Daktronics in 2006 and 2007. A four-time all-CACC honoree, Fraser was named to the all-conference first team for the third straight season this past fall. This season, he helped lead a defense that recorded eight shutouts while allowing 21 goals in 20 games. A two-time member of the CACC All-Academic Team, which requires a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average or higher, Fraser was selected to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District first team. In his 78 game career, Fraser totaled six goals and five assists for 17 points. He is a part of a senior class that won 47 games from 2004-07, the most victories in any four-year period in the history of the men's soccer program at Caldwell.

This is the first time the NSCAA has honored Bennett, a junior forward who led the Cougars in scoring this season with 10 goals and one assist for 21 points to earn a spot on the all-CACC first team. An all-CACC second team selection in 2006, Bennett had two game-winning goals, including an overtime golden goal in a 2-1 victory over Molloy on Sept. 13. He was named to the CACC all-Tournament team after scoring a goal in a 2-0 win over Bloomfield College in the quarterfinal. In 46 career games at Caldwell, Bennett has tallied 19 goals and six assists for 44 points.

The Cougars, coached by Jamie  Nash, finished the 2007 season 10-6-4 and advanced to the CACC Tournament semifinals for the fifth straight year.

HARRIOTT CHOSEN TO ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA THIRD TEAM

11-19-07

CALDWELL, N.J. - Caldwell College senior midfielder Nicholas Harriott (St. Catherine, Jamaica/Campion) was selected to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America College Division third team in voting conducted by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Harriott is the first student-athlete at Caldwell College to earn Academic All-America honors from CoSIDA.

Student-athletes must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.20 and be a starter or significant reserve to be nominated. Eight All-District first and second teams are chosen, with first-team members appearing on the ballot for Academic All-America honors. Harriott, senior defender Andrew Fraser (Kingston, Jamaica/Wolmer's) and senior midfielder Jan Marco Jiras (Lima, Peru) all made the All-District 2 first team and were nominated for Academic All-American. The College Division includes all NCAA Division II and III institutions.

"I can't think of anyone who is more deserving for an honor like this than Nicholas," said Caldwell men's soccer coach Jamie Nash. "He is a perfect example of what you want out of a student-athlete. He takes care of things in the classroom and is productive on the field. This is a great honor for Nicholas and he has a bright future ahead of him."

Harriott is a biology major at the College with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. He also is a two-time member of the CACC All-Academic Team. In his four-year career at Caldwell, he played in 66 games with 37 starts for the Cougars, tallying six goals and nine assists for 21 points. Last fall, Harriott was named to the CACC all-Tournament Team. He also was chosen an Arthur Ashe Scholar Athlete by Diverse Magazine in April. In addition to his performance academically and athletically, Harriott is the president of the Tri-Beta Biology Society at Caldwell. He also served as president of Caldwell's International Student Organization last year.

Harriott, who will graduate from Caldwell College in the spring, plans on attending medical school next year. He is the only native of Jamaica among the 66 men's soccer players on the six University and College Division Academic All-America teams.

"This is a very big accomplishment that signifies the value of hard work and determination," Harriott said. "I attribute my success to my mother Annmarie Reid, who has been a constant source of motivation in my life."

Harriott and the Cougars finished 10-6-4 this past fall and advanced to the CACC Tournament semifinals for the fifth straight year. He is a part of a senior class that won 47 games from 2004-07, the most victories in any four-year period in the history of the men's soccer program at Caldwell.

BENNETT, FRASER SELECTED TO DAKTRONICS ALL-REGION SECOND TEAM

11-7-07
CALDWELL, N.J. - Caldwell College men's soccer players Chad Bennett (Kingston, Jamaica/Campion) and Andrew Fraser (Kingston, Jamaica/Wolmer's) were chosen to the Daktronics all-New England Region second team, as announced today. The all-New England Region teams were selected by the sports information directors of the institutions in the region, which consists of  the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference and the Northeast 10 Conference.

Bennett, a junior forward, led the Cougars in scoring this season with 10 goals and one assist for 21 points to earn a spot on the all-CACC first team. An all-CACC second team selection in 2006, Bennett had two game-winning goals, including an overtime golden goal in a 2-1 victory over Molloy on Sept. 13. For his heroics, Bennett was chosen the CACC co-Player of the Week on Sept. 17. This past season, Caldwell was 8-1-1 when Bennett scored a goal. He was named to the CACC all-Tournament team after scoring a goal in a 2-0 win over Bloomfield College in the quarterfinal. In 46 career games at Caldwell, Bennett has tallied 19 goals and six assists for 44 points.

Fraser, a senior defender, is a repeat selection on the Daktronics all-New England Region second team, having earned the honor after last season. He also received NSCAA all-New England Region second team accolades in 2005. A four-time all-CACC honoree, Fraser was named to the all-conference first team for the third straight season this past fall. This season, he helped lead a defense that recorded eight shutouts while allowing 21 goals in 20 games. A two-time member of the CACC All-Academic Team, which requires a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average or higher, Fraser was recently selected to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District first team. In his 78 game career, Fraser totaled six goals and five assists for 17 points.

The Cougars, coached by Jamie  Nash, finished the 2007 season 10-6-4 and advanced to the CACC Tournament semifinals for the fifth straight year.

FRASER, HARRIOTT, JIRAS EARN ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONORS

Nov. 4, 2007 - Caldwell College men's soccer players Andrew Fraser (Kingston, Jamaica/Wolmer's), Nicholas Harriott (St. Catherine, Jamaica/Campion) and Jan Marco Jiras (Lima, Peru) were selected to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District 2 first team by members of the College Sports Information Directors Association (CoSIDA). This is the first time on the Academic All-District team for Fraser, while Harriott and Jiras were first-team honorees in 2006. (more)

MEN'S SOCCER FALLS IN OVERTIME AT CACC SEMIS

10-31-07
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RUTHERFORD, N.J. – A goal by Billy Curran less than two minutes into the first overtime period allowed Wilmington University to defeat the Caldwell College men’s soccer team, 1-0 in the semifinals of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Wednesday afternoon at Tryon Field. The Cougars end their season with a record of 10-6-4, while the Wildcats (12-5-1) advance to Saturday’s final against Holy Family University.

After a scoreless 90 minutes, the Cougars were called for a handball deep in their own territory early in the first overtime session. Wilmington’s Fatoma Turay sent his free kick from the right side to the far post, where Curran ran onto the ball and headed it home for the game-winner in the 92^nd minute. Junior goalkeeper John Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny) made three saves, while Wilmington’s Dan Mangat recorded four saves for the shutout.

The loss ends the careers of seniors Matt Broderick (West Keansburg, NJ/Raritan), Andrew Fraser (Kingston, Jamaica/Wolmer’s), Nicholas Harriott (St. Catherine, Jamaica/Campion) and Jan Marco Jiras (Lima, Peru). The four seniors won 47 games in their careers, the most in a four-year period in the history of the men’s soccer program at Caldwell.

CC – 0 0 0 - 0
WU - 0 0 1 - 1
Scoring Summary: 1. WU – Billy Curran (Fatoma Turay), 91:44.
Shots: CC - 13; WU - 14
Saves: CC – John Plaugic 4; WU – Dan Mangat 3
Corners: CC - 3; WU - 3
Fouls: CC - 16; WU - 25
Offsides: CC - 1; WU - 1
Cautions: CC – Walters (43:53), Jiras (69:24); WU – Kamara (35:31), Traynor (59:18)

MEN'S SOCCER DOWNS BLOOMFIELD IN CACC TOURNEY

10-29-07
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CALDWELL, N.J. - Two first-half goals allowed the Caldwell College men's soccer team to defeat Bloomfield College, 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Monday afternoon at Caldwell Field. The win puts the third-seeded Cougars (10-5-4) into the semifinals against second-seeded Wilmington College, while Bloomfield ends its season at 3-12-3. This is the fifth straight year the Cougars have advanced to the conference tournament semifinals.

Just two minutes, 50 seconds into the contest, junior Kevoi Walters (Clarendon, Jamaica/Clarendon) and sophomore midfielder Justin Miller (Monroe, NJ/Monroe) worked a give-and-go down the left flank that sprung Walters in behind the Bloomfield defense. Walters (pictured) scored from 12 yards out for a 1-0 Cougar lead. Then in the 24th minute, junior forward Chad Bennett (Kingston, Jamaica/Campion) intercepted a pass, dribbled to the right of the goal and placed a shot over goalkeeper Julian Gaviria and into the upper left corner of the net for his team-leading 10th tally of the season. Caldwell held off the Deacons the rest of the way for the victory.

Junior goalkeeper John Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny) stopped two Bloomfield shots to record his eighth shutout of the season. Gaviria made three saves in goal for Bloomfield.

The Cougars face Wilmington in the CACC semifinals on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Tryon Field in Rutherford, N.J. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. following the other semifinal between top-seeded Dominican College and fourth seed Holy Family University.
 

BC - 0 0 - 0

CC - 2 0 - 2

Scoring Summary: 1. CC - Kevoi Walters 1 (Justin Miller), 2:50. 2. CC - Chad Bennett 10 (unassisted), 23:43. 

Shots: CC - 12; BC - 20

Saves: CC - John Plaugic 2, Team 1; BC - Julian Gaviria 3

Corners: CC - 4; BC - 11

Fouls: CC - 17; BC - 15

Offsides: CC - 2; BC - 0

Cautions: CC - None; BC - Soto (84:50)

FOUR COUGARS INCLUDED ON MEN'S SOCCER ALL-CACC SQUADS

Oct. 29, 2007 - The all-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Men's Soccer teams include four Caldwell College players, the league announced today. Senior defender Andrew Fraser (Kingston, Jamaica/Wolmer's) and junior forward Chad Bennett (Kingston, Jamaica/Campion) made the first team, senior midfielder Jan Marco Jiras (Lima, Peru) was chosen to the second team, and junior goalkeeper John Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny) received honorable mention. (more)

COUGARS PLAY TO SCORELESS DRAW WITH FELICIAN

10-25-07
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RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team tied with Felician College, 0-0 in double overtime in the final Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference match for both teams Thursday afternoon at Tryon Field. With the draw, the Cougars finish the regular season at 9-5-4 overall, including a 6-1-2 conference record. The Golden Falcons are now 3-14-3, 2-5-2 CACC.

Both teams had excellent scoring chances in the extra sessions. Midway through the first overtime period, Felician's Peter Snihur blasted a shot from point-blank range, but Caldwell junior goalkeeper John Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny) dove to his right and kept the ball out of the goal. In the second overtime, junior forward Luis Sartorio (Asuncion, Paraguay/St. Benedict's Prep) had a golden opportunity but his shot went over the goal.

Plaugic recorded eight saves for his seventh shutout of the season. Felician goalkeeper Paulo DosSantos also made eight saves, recording his second shutout of the year. Both teams took 20 shots, with Caldwell taking nine corner kicks to two for Felician.

The result leaves Caldwell in third place heading into next week's CACC Tournament. The Cougars will host either Felician, Bloomfield College or Post University on Monday, Oct. 29 at 2:00 p.m. at Caldwell Field. The Golden Falcons need Post to defeat Bloomfield on Friday to make the tourney.
 

FC - 0 0 - 0

CC - 0 0 - 0

Scoring Summary: None 

Shots: CC - 20; FC - 20

Saves: CC - John Plaugic 8; FC - Paulo DosSantos 8

Corners: CC - 9; FC - 2

Fouls: CC - 15; FC - 22

Offsides: CC - 10; FC - 3

Cautions: CC - Harriott (101:39); FC - James (82:59), Takyi (105:31)

MEN'S SOCCER WINS CACC GAME WITH HOLY FAMILY, 2-1

10-20-07
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CALDWELL, N.J. - In his final regular-season home game, senior defender Matt Broderick (West Keansburg, NJ/Raritan) scored the game-winning goal in the 85th minute to break a 1-1 tie and give the Caldwell College men's soccer team a 2-1 victory over Holy Family University in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference clash Saturday afternoon at Caldwell Field. With the win, the Cougars move to 6-1-1 in the conference (9-5-3 overall) with one game to play. The Tigers fall to 11-7-1, 6-3 CACC.

Sophomore midfielder Justin Miller (Monroe, NJ/Monroe) gave the Cougars a 1-0 lead when his shot from 12 yards out found the back of the net in the 16th minute. Six minutes later, Holy Family's Matt Kocher headed home a free kick from Ed Szambelak to tie the game at 1-1. The two teams battled back and forth with neither squad able to gain an advantage. Then with under six minutes to play, junior defender Kagiso Rhenoster (Mafikeng, South Africa/Mmbatho) won a loose ball on the left side and passed it to Broderick, who dribbled a few feet before blasting a shot from 25 yards out into the upper right corner of the goal. It was Broderick's third goal of the season.

The Tigers were forced to play with 10 men after a player received two yellow cards in the 72nd minute. Another Holy Family player was sent off less than a minute after Broderick's goal, leaving the Tigers with just nine players for the final 5:35.

Junior goalkeeper John Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny) recorded two saves for Caldwell, while his counterpart, Benjamin Roller, stopped five shots for the Tigers. The Cougars held a 17-8 advantage in shots and took seven corner kicks to two for Holy Family.

The match marked the final home game for Caldwell seniors Broderick, defenders Andrew Fraser (Kingston, Jamaica/Wolmer's) and Jan Marco Jiras (Lima, Peru), and midfielder Nicholas Harriott (St. Catherine, Jamaica/Campion).

The Cougars wrap up CACC play with a game at Felician College on Oct. 25. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. at Tryon Field in Rutherford, N.J.
 

HFU - 1 0 - 1

CC - 1 1 - 2

Scoring Summary: 1. CC - Justin Miller 3 (Luis Sartorio), 15:03. 2. HFU - Matt Kocher (Ed Szambelak), 20:59. 3. CC - Matt Broderick 3 (Kagiso Rhenoster), 84:10. 

Shots: CC - 17; HFU - 8

Saves: CC - John Plaugic 2; HFU - Benjamin Roller 5

Corners: CC - 7; HFU - 2

Fouls: CC - 12; HFU - 16

Offsides: CC - 2; HFU - 1

Cautions: CC - Carlsson (68:13), Harriott (71:19); HFU - Hordijenko (31:32), Latronica (71:19), O'Neil (84:25)
Ejections: CC - none; HFU - Latronica (71:19), O'Neil (84:25)

CALDWELL FALLS TO SEVENTH-RANKED DOWLING, 3-1

10-18-07
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OAKDALE, N.Y. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team lost a non-conference match to No. 7 Dowling, 3-1 Thursday afternoon. The Cougars, who fell to 24th-ranked LeMoyne College earlier this week, are now 8-5-3 on the season. The defending national champion Lions improve to 11-2-3 with the victory.

The game remained scoreless until the 62nd minute, when Samba Traore scored for Dowling for a 1-0 lead. Moussa Keita made it 2-0 in the 69th minute with his third goal of the season. Less than three minutes later, senior defender Jan Marco Jiras (Lima, Peru) scored for Caldwell off a corner kick to pull the Cougars to within a goal. But with 1:11 remaining, Marcus Come found the net for his 10th goal of the year to put the game out of reach. Caldwell was forced to play with 10 men for the final 28 minutes after a player received a red card and was ejected from the game.

Junior goalkeeper John Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny) made a career-high 10 saves in goal as the Cougars were out-shot 27-10 in the game. Nemanja Veljovic recorded two saves for Dowling.

The Cougars play their final home regular-season game of the season on Saturday, Oct. 20, when they host Holy Family University. Game time is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at Caldwell Field.
 

DC - 0 3 - 3

CC - 0 1 - 1

Scoring Summary: 1. DC - Samba Traore 1 (Ahmadoul Gaye), 61:35. 2. DC - Moussa Keita 3 (Thomas Vaaland), 68:41. 3. CC - Jan Marco Jiras 1 (Olof Engh, Chad Bennett), 71:13. 4. DC - Marcus Come 10 (Jamie Underwood, Gaye), 88:49. 

Shots: CC - 10; DC - 27

Saves: CC - John Plaugic 10; DC - Nemanja Veljovic 2

Corners: CC - 7; DC - 7

Fouls: CC - 11; DC - 8

Offsides: CC - 0; DC - 1

Cautions: CC - none; DC - Laurencin (61:57)
Ejections: CC - Walters (61:57)

NO. 24 LeMOYNE TOPS COUGARS, 3-0

10-16-07
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team lost to LeMoyne College, 3-0 in a non-conference game Tuesday afternoon at Caldwell Field. With the loss, the Cougars fall to 8-4-3 on the season, while the Dolphins, ranked 24th in the latest NSCAA/adidas Division II Poll, are now 12-2-2.

A pair of first-half goals by Angelo Reina kept momentum on the side of LeMoyne early. In the 12th minute, a long throw-in from Brice Rudat bounced through the Cougars' penalty area to Reina, who scored at the far post for a 1-0 lead. Almost 16 minutes later, Reina again collected a loose ball at the far post and scored his second of the game. Mark Lukowiecki tallied a goal in the 52nd minute off an assist from Steve Blackwell to complete the scoring.

LeMoyne was efficient with its offensive chances, scoring three goals on six total shots. The Cougars held an 8-6 advantage in shots and had six corner kicks to one for the Dolphins, but were unable to break through. Steve White made two saves for LeMoyne, while junior goalkeeper John Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny) recorded one save.

The Cougars are back in action on Thursday, Oct. 18, when they face No. 7 Dowling College in a non-conference match. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Oakdale, N.Y.
 

LC - 2 1 - 3

CC - 0 0 - 0

Scoring Summary: 1. LC - Angelo Reina 5 (Brice Rudat), 11:43. 2. LC - Reina 6 (unassisted), 27:36. 3. LC - Mark Lukowiecki 4 (Steve Blackwell), 51:34. 

Shots: CC - 8; LC - 6

Saves: CC - John Plaugic 1; LC - Steve White 2

Corners: CC - 6; LC - 1

Fouls: CC - 9; LC - 11

Offsides: CC - 3; LC - 2

Cautions: CC - None; LC - Pecheone (9:37), Desiderio (73:44)

PLAUGIC RECEIVES CACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

Oct. 15, 2007 - Caldwell College junior goalkeeper John Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny) was selected the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 14, the league announced Monday. Plaugic did not allow a goal in two road wins for the Cougars last week. (more)

Archived stories

10-15-07: PLAUGIC RECEIVES CACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS
10-1-07: BRODERICK NAMED CACC CO-ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
9-17-07: BENNETT NAMED CACC CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
9-10-07: SARTORIO CHOSEN CACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
9-10-07: CALDWELL ADDS SOCCER ASSISTANTS
8-19-07: MEN'S SOCCER PICKED THIRD IN CACC PRESEASON POLL
5-3-07: WALKER, HARRIOTT, JIRAS NAMED ARTHUR ASHE SPORTS SCHOLARS
12-6-06: DAUTI, OFSTAD RECEIVE NSCAA ALL-REGION HONORS
11-15-06: DAUTI, FRASER, OFSTAD NAMED TO DAKTRONICS ALL-REGION SQUADS
11-2-06: FOUR MEN'S SOCCER PLAYERS RECEIVE ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONORS
10-26-06: MEN'S SOCCER PLACES FIVE ON ALL-CACC TEAMS
10-3-06: BENNETT EARNS SECOND CACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONOR
9-18-06: BENNETT, MILLER RECEIVE CACC WEEKLY HONORS
8-17-06: CALDWELL PICKED FIRST IN CACC PRESEASON POLL
12-12-05: THREE COUGARS NAMED ALL-REGION
11-2-05: SEVEN COUGARS RECEIVE CACC AWARDS IN MEN'S SOCCER; OFSTAD NAMED NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
11-2-05: WALKER, JIRAS NAMED TO ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS
11-1-05: DAUTI, BENNETT EARN CACC WEEKLY HONORS
9-6-05: MEN'S SOCCER RANKED 24TH IN NATION
8-22-05: CALDWELL TABBED FOR FOURTH IN CACC MEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON POLL

4-26-05: WALKER NAMED ARTHUR ASHE JR. SCHOLAR-ATHLETE

12-2-04: SKJELSTAD NAMED ALL-REGION BY NSCAA

11-3-04: FOUR COUGARS NAMED ALL-CACC

10-5-04: JIRAS IS FOURTH COUGAR CHOSEN CACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

9-30-04: SKJELSTAD EARNS SECOND WEEKLY HONOR

9-28-04: SKJELSTAD NAMED CACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

9-21-04: COUGARS RANKED EIGHTH IN NEW ENGLAND REGION

9-20-04: IBARCENA NAMED CACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

9-9-04: COUGARS RANKED NINTH IN REGION

9-8-04: FRASER NAMED CACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

8-25-04: CALDWELL SOCCER TEAMS PICKED FIFTH, SIXTH IN CACC PRESEASON POLLS

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