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2008 All-Conference Men's Soccer Teams Announced
October 30, 2008
ATTLEBORO, Mass. - All seven sponsored programs were represented on 2008 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Men's Soccer All-Conference Team, it was announced today by Commissioner Del Malloy. In addition to the All-NECC honors, four separate major individual award winners and the team sportsmanship award were also voted upon and selected this week.
Men's Soccer Falls to Lesley in NECC Semifinals
October 30, 2008
October 30, 2008 New London, CT – Lesley University defeated the Mitchell College Mariners, 1-0, in a hard fought overtime game in the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) men’s soccer semifinals on Thursday.
Mitchell Sweeps NECC Men's Soccer Weekly Awards
October 27, 2008
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Mitchell College senior forward Josh Griffo (Higganum, Conn.) fired home the game-winning goal in the 96th minute of the Mariners' 3-2 overtime victory over visiting Becker. The victory allowed Mitchell to wrap up the regular season with a perfect 6-0 record in NECC play. ROOKIE OF THE WEEK -Mitchell College freshman forward James Gleason (Old Lyme, Conn.) opened the Mariners' regular-season finale against Becker on a good note, scoring the first goal in what would prove to be a 3-2 overtime win.
Mariners Finishes in the NECC Conference Undefeated, 6-0
October 21, 2008
October 21, 2008, NEW LONDON, CONN.--Mitchell started the game pressuring the Becker defense with seven shots on goal, but it wasn't until the 27th minute on a pass from freshman Howard Johnson (New London, CT) to freshman striker James Gleason (Old Lyme, CT) who drilled one in for the Mariners.
Mitchell Tops Southern Vermont College 2-0 to Remain in First Place in the NECC Conference
October 18, 2008
October 18, 2008, New London, Conn.--In a hard-fought game, Mitchell Mariners toppled the Mountaineers of Southern Vermont College 2-0. The Mariners are currently in 1st place in the NECC Conference.
MITCHELL COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER EDGES LESLEY UNIVERSITY, 4-3
October 11, 2008
NEW LONDON, CT, Oct 11, 2008 - Mitchell College Men’s Soccer edged out conference rival Lesley University, 4 -3. Lesley junior striker Phil Lund (Stratford, CT) grabbed a rebound off Mitchell goalie to score the first goal of the game 3 minutes in. Mitchell was able to settle down and in the 13th minute on a cross from senior midfielder Josh Griffo (Killingworth, CT) to junior defender Adam Deltgen (Norwich, CT) who headed to Junior forward Teddy Dixon (Stratford, CT) who found the back of the net to tie the game at 1 -1.
Blancafor's Two Scores Pace Mitchell Past Eagles, 2-0
October 09, 2008
Nashua, NH - Joel Blancafor (Haddam, Conn.) notched two scores in the first half and the Mitchell College defense limited Daniel Webster College to two shots on goal, as the Mariners edged the Eagles, 2-0 in an important mid-season NECC clash Thursday at Eagle Field.
Blancaflor NECC Player of the Week
October 07, 2008
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Mitchell sophomore forward Joel Blancaflor (Haddam, Conn.) played the lead role in a 2-1 weekly record for the Mariners. Blancaflor netted two goals on the week for four points including the game winner in a tough battle against conference opponent Newbury. They defeated Emmanuel 3-2 and Newbury 4-3 while falling to Salve Regina in a close match 2-1.
MEN’S SOCCER TEAM DROPS MATCH TO 5TH RANKED MONTCLAIR STATE
October 07, 2008
NEW LONDON, CT, Oct 7, 2008 - Mitchell College Men’s Soccer team dropped a non conference game to nationally ranked Montclair State University, 6- 0. Red Hawk junior midfielder John Esposito (Hillside, NJ) lead the scoring effort with 3 goals in the first half to go up 5 – 0 at half time.
MITCHELL COLLEGE DROPS ONE TO SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY
October 02, 2008
NEW LONDON, CONN. Mitchell College men’s soccer took a loss Thursday afternoon to Salve Regina University. Mitchell had to play from behind as they where down 2-0 early. Mitchell put one in the net late in the second half but it wasn’t enough and the Mariners fell 2-1.
MITCHELL EDGES EMMANUEL IN MEN'S SOCCER ACTION
September 29, 2008
SOMERVILLE, MA - Emmanuel fell to visiting Mitchell College on Monday night in non-conference men's soccer action at Dilboy Stadium. The Saints found themselves in a hole early, as the Mariners quickly racked up two goals in the opening ten minutes of play. Emmanuel put together a late second half rally, but could hold off the Mariners, as the visitors came away with a 3-2 win.
Albertus Magnus Beats Mitchell 2-1
September 23, 2008
New London, CT. – After 28 minutes of even play Albertus Magnus College Senior midfielder JJ Torres (Trumbull, CT) on a break away ball split the Mitchell defense and scored. Mitchell College went to work and settled down and was lead by Senior forward Josh Griffo (Higganum, CT) who was able to get 6 shots off but failed to find the back of the net.
Tommy Derosier Named NECC Rookie of the Week
September 23, 2008
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK — Mitchell Mariners freshman midfielder Thomas Derosier (Killingly, Conn.) contributed to a conference victory over Elms 4-2. Derosier added an assist on the first goal against the Blazers. Against Trinity, he had two of the five shots on goal despite the Mariners’ loss 7-1.
Men's Soccer Wins NECC Conference Season Opener
September 20, 2008
CHICOPEE, MA. Sept. 20, 2008- Elms College received goals from freshman midfielder Alex Rosario (Chicopee, MA) and sophomore midfielder Sam Senecal (Chicopee, MA), but Mitchell erupted for three goals in a 2:59 span late in the second half to rally for a 4-2 win over the Blazers in the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) men's soccer opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon at Leary Field.
Mitchell College Men's Soccer Picks Up First Win of the Season
September 09, 2008
NEW LONDON, CONN - Joel Blancaflor (So. from Haddam, Conn.) had one goal on three shots for the Mariners while Jamie Serrano (So. from Clinton,Conn.) also had four shots with one goal. Goalie Andrew Hall (Fr. from Natick, Mass.) allowed just one goal with five saves on six shots. Chipping in for the Mariners was Howard Johnson (Fr. from New London, Conn.) and Josh Griffo (Sr. from Higganum, Conn.) had five shots a piece. James Gleason (Fr. From Woodstock, Conn.) ended with two shots and one assist. Coach Dean Roberts “we did not play one of better games but we found a way to win. Jamie Serrano was tremendous of the bench for Mitchell and game in to score the game winning goal.”
Andrew Hall Named NECC Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week
September 08, 2008
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK --Mitchell College freshman goalkeeper Andrew Hall (Natick, Mass.) recorded his first collegiate win against Regis College, leading the Mariners to a 2-1 win. He had a combined 14 saves in both games going 1-1 for the week. Mitchell faced US Coast Guard Academy in his first collegiate start in which Hall faced 19 shots and nine shots on goal to a tough 1-0 loss.