2001 SEASON IN REVIEW
The Golden Knights look for 2002 to be a strong season for the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team, after a promising 2001 campaign that saw the Green and Gold go 10-5-1 and win four out of their last six games.
Leading the way for the Golden Knights was junior Mike Bud (Canandaigua, NY), as Bud led the team in goals with eight tallies on the season, finishing with 21 points overall. Bud was also honored as a member of the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) All-Conference Second Team.
A member of the UCAA All-Conference First Team, junior Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY) started all 16 games for the Knights, and finished second on the team in scoring with five goals and seven assists for 17 points overall. Banz picked up two goals and an assist in the 6-0 win over Elmira on September 22. Banz was also a NCAA Division III All-Northeast Regional First Team member.
One of the brightest spots from the freshman class this season was Carson Morey (Loveland, OH). Morey received the UCAA Rookie of the Year award for his outstanding performance for the Golden Knights, as he scored five goals and six assists through 15 games. Morey was hot near the end of the season, going on a five-game point scoring streak that saw the rookie tally four goals and pick up four assists, including a three-assist game against UCAA foe Hobart.
Although starting only one game for Clarkson, junior Tedd Jagusztyn (San Paulo, Brazil) saw action in all 16 of the Golden Knight's contests and finished fourth on the team in scoring with seven goals and one assist for a total of 15 points. Probably the biggest goal for Jagusztyn this season came in the first game of the year against crosstown foe Potsdam when he scored the game's only tally.
Defense was the name of the game for goaltenders Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) and Chris Stock (Penfield, NY), as the two netminders teamed up for eight shutouts on the season. Seeing action in all 16 games, Ogden made 53 saves and allowed 10 goals for a goals against average of 1.25, while Stock made 61 saves and allowed 7 goals to finish with a 0.81 goals against average. Both keepers were named as UCAA Co-Defenders of the Week on October 22, and Stock was named as UCAA Rookie of the Week for October 1.
Starting every game in his four years as a Golden Knight, senior Matt Secko (Shoreham, NY) provided solid defense for Clarkson this season. Secko had two tallies and four assists for the year, and was honored as a member of the NCAA Division III All-Northeast Regional Second Team.
Providing solid offensive production for Clarkson this season, junior forward Collin Fingon (Rutland, VT) produced three goals and added seven assists, while senior midfileder Chris Werely (Hamburg, NY) picked up three goals and an assist, along with earning UCAA Fall Academic Team honors. Junior Matt Fox (Edwards, NY) scored the first goal of his Clarkson career this season against RIT on October 19.
Coming off the bench at critical times for the Knights were junior Brett Dorey (Rochester, NY) and senior Chon Y. Kim (Utica, NY). Dorey, a UCAA Fall Academic Team member, scored two goals on the season, including the lone Clarkson goal in the tie in his hometown against the University of Rochester. Kim picked up the assist on the critical goal against Potsdam.
The Knights saw strong defensive play from their backs this season, as senior Ed Valenta (Whitney Point, NY), sophomore Ken Rushing (Paw Paw, MI), and freshman Jason Mayerhofer (West Babylon, NY) each made significant contributions. Valenta recorded two assists through 15 starts for Clarkson, while Rushing had one assist, along with making two big stops in front of the net this season. In his rookie season, Mayerhofer started 12 of the 13 games he played in.
Finishing off his senior season, Matt Thomas (North Rose, NY) appeared in eight games for Clarkson, picking up one assist in the Knights' win over Elmira. Looking to improve their playing time next season will be junior Matt Dubiel (Saquoit, NY), who started four games and played in seven.
Also looking to have a strong 2002 season will be junior Mosie Phirie (Botswana, Africa), sophomores Brad McQueary (New Hartford, NY) and Christophe Vaugeois (Washington, DC), and freshmen Brandon Daniels (Fairport, NY), Dan Fellegara (Fairport, NY), and Stephen Stallone (New Hyde Park, NY).
The Golden Knights started off the season with two one-goal wins, the first coming across the Racquette River against Potsdam State, with Jagusztyn picking up the game's lone goal on September 1 for a 1-0 Knight win. Clarkson then hosted LeMoyne College on September 5, and Bud's goal at 18:06 was the difference in the tough defensive battle.
The road trip to the capital region of New York was not as enjoyable as the Knights wanted, as Clarkson dropped two 3-2 decisions to UCAA foes Union and Skidmore on September 15 and 16. The Golden Knights took the Dutchmen to overtime, but a goal in the waning seconds gave Union the win. The Thoroughbreds held off a late Golden Knight surge when Bud scored at 77:36 to make things interesting.
Returning home on September 21, the Golden Knights put on a shutout performance against both Ithaca and Elmira. Clarkson blanked the bombers 2-0 on Friday, and then put up a six-goal effort Saturday against the Soaring Eagles, as Banz picked up two goals and an assist to lead the Knights in scoring.
Looking to break into the win column against UCAA foes, Clarkson hosted Rensselaer and Vassar. The Knights needed overtime, but they overcame the Red Hawks 2-1 in the extra session as Banz took a Bud feed and put it home in the second overtime period. Both men went 1-1 in the contest. Clarkson picked up its second win in the UCAA when it secured its fifth shutout of the season by beating the Brewers 2-0.
The Golden Knights traveled the 10 miles to the campus of St. Lawrence as both teams renewed their rivalry on October 6. On a cold and rainy Saturday afternoon, Morey's late goal was not enough to overcome the Saints in a tough 2-1 contest.
On October 12 Clarkson returned to Potsdam for its final two UCAA contests of the season against Hamilton and Hobart. Although the Knights lost to the Continentals on Friday 3-1, Saturday saw a dominating performance against the Statesmen, as Jagusztyn had two goals and Morey picked up three assists in the 4-0 win.
The following weekend saw the Green and Gold host a pair of Rochester-based teams in RIT and Nazareth. On Friday, October 19, Clarkson stormed past the Tigers 5-0, as Bud and Morey each picked up a goal and an assist in the win, and then on Saturday afternoon the Knights beat the Golden Flyers 3-0, completing a perfect shutout weekend.
Oswego was the last team Clarkson hosted for the season, and although the Lakers took the early lead, the Knights picked up three goals in ten minutes, and then held off a late surge to defeat Oswego 3-2 on October 23.
Looking to continue its four-game win streak, Clarkson took to the road for its final two games of the season against ranked opponents. Saturday, October 27, saw the Knights drop a tough 2-0 game to Plattsburgh, before traveling to Rochester to compete against the University of Rochester. The Green and Gold took the Yellowjackets to two overtimes, but neither team could break the tie, as the game ended one-all. Dorey made his homecoming appearance count, as his goal tied the game late in the first half for Clarkson.
December 13, 2001BANZ, SECKO MAKE ALL-NORTHEAST REGIONAL TEAM
Junior Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY) was selected as a All-Northeast Regional First Team member thanks to his solid performance this season on the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team, while senior Matt Secko (Shoreham, NY) was selected as a second team member.
Banz started all 16 games for the Golden Knights, and finished second on the team in total points with five goals and seven assists for 17 points. Secko finished off his collegiate career at Clarkson starting in every game the Golden Knights have played in for the past four seasons, 66 in all, picking up four goals and four assists along the way.
November 15, 2001
MOREY RECEIVES UCAA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Freshman Carson Morey's (Loveland, OH) performance this season paid off for the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team, as he was voted the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Rookie of the Year. Morey saw action in 15 games this season, picking up momentum down the stretch when he went on a five-game point scoring streak to finish the season with five goals and five assists. Not only being named Rookie of the Year, Morey was named to the UCAA All-Conference Second Team. His best game of the season came against Hobart, when Morey had three assists.
Also receiving post-season accolades were juniors Jonathan Banz(Dix Hills, NY) and Mike Bud (Canandaigua, NY). Banz was named a member of the UCAA All-Conference First Team, finishing the season with five goals and seven assists, while Bud, a member of the UCAA All-Conference Second Team, led the team in points with 21, picking up a team-leading eight tallies and five assists.
The contribution of the three men propelled the Golden Knights to their best record in three years at 10-5-1, but in the end Clarkson just missed out on a postseason bid.
October 30, 2001
KNIGHTS EVEN UP WITH ROCHESTER
Junior Brett Dorey made his homecoming appearance at the University of Rochester count Tuesday evening by scoring the only goal for the Golden Knights to give the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team a 1-1 tie.
The Yellowjackets broke onto the score sheet at 19:13 when sophomore Ben Cross took a feed and stuffed it into the back of the net. Dorey knotted the game at one when at 43:18 he put in a pass from freshman Carson Morey (Loveland, OH). The game went scoreless the rest of the way, ending after two overtimes in a 1-1 tie.
Junior Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) made four stops and allowed the lone goal, while freshman Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) made five saves in net through the second half and the two overtime periods.
Clarkson closes out the season with its best record in three years at 10-5-1.
October 27, 2001
CLARKSON'S WIN STREAK SNAPPED at FOUR, IN 2-0 LOSS at PLATTSBURGH
The Clarkson University Soccer team's four-game winning streak came to a halt in Plattsburgh on Saturday afternoon as the number three regionally ranked SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals defeated the Golden Knights 2-0.
Plattsburgh (13-3-2) scored just 5:48 into the game and added an insurance marker at 59:52. The Cardinals outshot Clarkson, which was ranked seventh in the NYS Poll, 13-9
At 10-5 overall, the Knights will close out the regular season at number two ranked University of Rochester onTuesday, October 30 in a 6:00 p.m. game under the lights.
October 23, 2001
KNIGHTS EXTEND STREAK TO FOUR WITH WIN OVER OSWEGO
Junior tri-captain Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY) picked up a goal and an assist to help lead the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team over Oswego 3-2 on a windy Tuesday afternoon at Clarkson Field.
The Lakers dominated early on with the wind at their backs when they scored the game's first goal at 22:58. Derek Popovich pick up his team-leading 12th goal when freshman Michael Goodman sent a free kick into his vicinity in the box, and Popovich bounced a shot off the crossbar and into the net.
Clarkson took control in the second half, scoring all three of its goals in ten minutes. Within 1:39 into the second frame Banz sent a cross from the right to the top of the box to junior Collin Fingon (Rutland, VT). Fingon made the opportunity count, as he picked up his third goal of the season.
The Golden Knights continued the high-pressure offense when sophomore Matt Fox (Edwards, NY) sent a cross deep into the box for Banz to lift into the net, giving Clarkson a 2-1 lead. The Golden Knights picked up their third tally when junior Mike Bud (Canandaigua, NY) got his team high eighth goal of the season at 54:41.
Oswego made things interesting late in the game when at 88:20 Mark Popovich took a loose ball in the box and beat screened goaltender Chris Stock (Penfield, NY). The Lakers came close to tying the game in the final minute, but Stock was able to come up with the save to protect the victory.
Junior goaltender Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) made three saves for Clarkson, while Stock had four. Both keepers picked up the distinction of UCAA Defender of the Week for this week.
Clarkson (10-4-0) finished the season 9-1 overall at home, and will play at Plattsburgh Saturday, and then the University of Rochester on Tuesday to finish the season.
October 20, 2001
CLARKSON COMPLETES WEEKEND SWEEP WITH 3-0 SHUTOUT of NAZARETH
Head coach Willi Steinrotter could not have asked for a better effort from the Clarkson University Soccer team over Parent's Weekend with two convincing victories over a pair of Rochester area teams. After shutting out regionally ranked RIT 5-0 on Friday afternoon, the Golden Knights came back with another dominating effort on Saturday at Clarkson Field to blank Nazareth 3-0.
The Knights wasted little time in setting the tone against Nazareth scoring on their first two shots on goal to hold a 2-0 lead 15 minutes into the game. Junior Mike Bud (Canandaigua, NY) fought off a Golden Flyer defender in the box to score his seventh goal of the season at 2:06.
Classmate Matt Fox (Edwards, NY) set up the goal. Freshman Carson Morey (Loveland, OH) extended his point-scoring streak to five games when he raced past the Nazareth backs to pick up junior Jonathan Banz's (Dix Hills, NY) pass in the box to score his fifth goal of the season at 14:54. Clarkson continued to control play the rest of the way outshooting Nazareth 14-6. Junior Tedd Jagusztyn (Sao Paulo, Brazil) capped off the victory with his seventh goal of the year, heading in a chip pass from classmate Collin Fingon (Rutland, VT) with 11 minutes remaining. Junior Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) made four first-half saves, while freshman Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) posted three stops over the final 45 minutes as the Knights recorded their eighth shutout of the season. Winners of three straight, Clarkson will look to improve upon its 9-4 overall record when it hosts Oswego on Tuesday in a 3:00 p.m. game at Clarkson Field.
October 19, 2001
KNIGHTS ROLL OVER RIT
Juniors Mike Bud (Canandaigua, NY) and Tedd Jagusztyn (Sao Paulo, Brazil) extended their team-leading goals scored to six by each scoring a goal against the RIT Tigers Friday afternoon as the Clarkson University Men's Soccer program won its second straight game, 5-0 at Clarkson Field.
Bud picked up his goal at the 6:38 mark when he took the rebound from his original shot off goalkeeper Brian Lenzo and put it in the back of the net to make it a 1-0 game. Just over 30 minutes later Jagusztyn broke onto the score sheet when he took a cross from senior Ed Valenta (Whitney Point, NY) and scored.
Junior Matt Fox (Edwards, NY) found his way onto the score sheet for the first time this season at 60:13 when he had the opportunity with confusion in front of the net to tap the ball into the goal. A little over five minutes later, freshman Carson Morey (Loveland, OH) got his third goal in four games thanks to help from Bud. Bud drove down the center of the field and fed Morey along the right side. Morey took the shot and beat the keeper high. Earlier in the game Morey extended his point-scoring streak to four games when he assisted on Bud's goal. Morey is 3-4 in the last four matches.
The final goal of the game came at the 84:07 mark when junior Brett Dorey (Rochester, NY) picked up his first goal of the season off a shot that came from the right side of the box.
Junior goaltender Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) and freshman Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) teamed up for their 7th shutout of the season, Ogden making a single save and Stock with 4.
Clarkson (8-4-0) will host Nazareth Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Clarkson Field.
October 13, 2001
KNIGHTS BREAK OUT OF SKID WITH WIN OVER HOBART
Junior Tedd Jagusztyn (Sao Paulo, Brazil) broke open the scoring at 41:36 and the Golden Knights never looked back on their way to a 4-0 victory over Hobart Saturday afternoon at Clarkson Field in UCAA action.
Jagusztyn received a cross deep in the box from the right side from freshman teammate Carson Morey (Loveland, OH) and made the assist count. Clarkson continued to roll when senior Chris Werely (Hamburg, NY) got the game's second goal at 46:06. Morey's original shot was saved and the ball rolled to a waiting Werely who had an unobstructed look at the net.
The Knights continued the high pressure when senior captain Matt Secko (Shoreham, NY) drilled a shot from the top of the box. Jagusztyn ended the scoring for the day when he took a rebound and scored his second goal of the day.
Junior goaltender Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) and freshman Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) teamed up for the shutout, Ogden with two saves and Stock with 3. Clarkson saw strong defense today, as sophomore Ken Rushing (Paw Paw, MI) made a head save from a deflection off Ogden's hands.
Clarkson (7-4-2, 3-4-0 UCAA) will return to action next weekend when they host RIT Friday at 4:00 p.m.
October 12, 2001
KNIGHTS UNABLE TO OVERCOME HAMILTON
Freshman Carson Morey (Loveland, OH) scored his second goal in two games, but the late surge was not enough to help lift the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team past Hamilton on a drizzly Friday afternoon at Clarkson Field.
Hamilton capitalized on its opportunities when the Continentals broke onto the score sheet at the 21:24 mark as Dave Alchus took a shot from above the box that went low and beat screened goalkeeper Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA). Hamilton continued to pour on the pressure when its second goal came from Wes Sherman on a shot that beat Ogden low once again.
Sherman picked up his second goal of the game midway through the second half after Clarkson netminder Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) charged from the net to cut down the angle, but could not control the ball.
In net for the Knights, Ogden made 3 saves and allowed 2 goals, while Stock stopped two attempts and allowed one goal. For Hamilton, Matt Gale had a strong appearance, stopping 12 attempts and allowing one goal.
Clarkson (6-4-0, 2-4-0 UCAA) will continue league play tomorrow against Hobart at 2:00 p.m.
October 6th, 2001
KNIGHTS FALL TO SAINTS
The Clarkson University Men's Soccer team put on a late surge Saturday, but came up short against St. Lawrence 2-1 in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Play in Canton.
The Saints opened up the scoring early in the first half when Matt Bogosian picked up the game's first goal on a penalty kick at 20:08. Just 15 minutes later St. Lawrence picked up their second goal when Charlie Bour tallied an unassisted effort.
The Golden Knights stepped up the pressure in the second half, trying to score. Clarkson would finally get on the scoreboard with just 29 seconds remaining when freshman Carson Morey (Loveland, OH) picked up his second goal of the season.
Junior Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) started in goal for the Golden Knights, and allowed 2 goals on 5 saves. UCAA Rookie of the Week Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) came on in the second half and allowed no goals, thanks in part to the help of Collin Fingon (Rutland, VT), who headed a sure-goal clear of the net.
Clarkson will look to get back into the win column when they host UCAA foe Hamilton Friday at 4:00 p.m. at Clarkson Field.
September 29, 2001
CLARKSON GAINS WEEKEND SWEEP WITH 2-0 SHUTOUT OVER VASSAR
Potsdam, NY - Junior Mike Bud (Canandaigua, NY) scored his team-high fifth goal of the season early in the game and senior Matt Secko (Shoreham, NY) added an insurance marker late in the contest as the Clarkson University Soccer team shutout Vassar 2-0 in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) action at Clarkson Field on Saturday afternoon.
Bud connected for the only goal the Golden Knights would need when he followed up a shot by classmate Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY), knocking in the rebound from in close for 1-0 Clarkson lead at 10:11. Junior Colin Fingon (Rutland, NY) sent a crossing pass to Bud in the middle to start the goal-scoring play. With 6:29 left, Secko tallied his first goal of the season on a direct kick from 30-yards out to seal the Knights' fourth straight victory. Clarkson outshot Vassar 16-13. Junior Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) and freshman Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) each made five saves with strong first and second-half efforts to combine for their fifth shutout of the season. Sophomore Alex Parra posted six stops for the Brewers (2-5, 0-4 UCAA).
Clarkson (6-2, 2-2 UCAA), which defeated Rensselaer 2-1 in 2ot on Friday, will look to extend its longest winning streak since 1998 when it travels 11 miles down Route 11 to battle North Country rival St. Lawrence University in Canton On October 6.
September 28, 2001
KNIGHTS KNOCKS-OFF RENSSELAER 2-1 in OVERTIME
Potsdam, NY - After trading goals in the opening 10 minutes of the contest, the Clarkson University Soccer team and Rensselaer battled through the remainder of regulation, the first overtime and early into the second 15-minute sudden-death extra-session before junior Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY) lifted the Golden Knights to the victory with his fourth goal of the season. Banz, who earlier assisted on Clarkson's first goal, took a short pass from classmate Mike Bud (Canandaigua, NY) and drilled a shot from 20 yards out that deflected in off the far post and into the back of the net for the game winner in the 108th minute of play, giving the Green and Gold their first win in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Conference (UCAA) play. Sophomore back Ken Rushing (Paw Paw, MI) started the play when he sent a long pass to Bud.
Rensselaer (0-5, 0-2 UCAA) jumped out to the early lead at 7:38 when Mike Greco scored from a sharp angle deep in the box. The Knights came back to tie 52 seconds later when Bud took a chip pass over the Engineer backs from Banz and knocked in his fourth goal of the season.
Clarkson outshot Rensselaer 20-12. Junior Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) made two first-half saves for the Knights, while freshman Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) played the second half and all of overtime recording five stops. Marc Salmin made nine saves for the Engineers.
Clarkson (5-2, 1-2 UCAA) will look to extend its current three-game winning streak when it hosts UCAA foe Vassar, 5-1 losers at St. Lawrence on Friday, in a 2:00 p.m. game at Clarkson Field on Saturday.
September 22, 2001
KNIGHTS SHUTDOWN, SHUTOUT ELMIRA
Junior captain Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY) picked up two goals and an assist to help lead the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team over Elmira 6-0 Saturday afternoon at Clarkson Field.
On the day, seven different Golden Knights were on the score sheet, as Clarkson put on an offensive display over the entire game. Banz picked up the first goal of the game just 7:12 into the contest, thanks to an assist from junior teammate Mike Bud (Canandaigua, NY). Clarkson continued to roll as junior Collin Fingon (Rutland, VT) and senior captain Chris Werely (Hamburg, NY) both registered their second goals on the weekend.
The Golden Knights picked up where they left off in the first frame by scoring just 4:35 into the second half when freshman Carson Morey (Loweland, OH) stole the ball and broke down the sideline for the score. Junior Tedd Jagusztyn (San Paulo, Brazil) picked up his third goal of the season at 70:27 thanks to help from Werley. Banz registered the final goal of the game for Clarkson.
Junior Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) and freshman Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) teamed up for the win, and picked up the fourth shutout of the season for the team. But some of the best defense came from sophomore Ken Rushing (Paw Paw, MI) when he recovered for Ogden after an initial save in the first half and stopped a sure goal to preserve the shutout.
Next weekend Clarkson (4-2-0) will resume Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) play when they host Rensselaer on Friday at 4:00 p.m.
September 21, 2001
CLARKSON BLANKS BOMBERS, 2-0
Potsdam, NY - The Clarkson University Men's Soccer team bounced back from last weekend's outings by shutting down Ithaca 2-0 Friday afternoon at Clarkson Field.
The Golden Knights finally cashed in on the multiple opportunities created when junior Colin Fingon (Rutland, VT) picked up his first goal of the season at 57:53 off a rebound that deflected off the goalkeeper and the goal post. Clarkson went on to seal its third shutout of the season when senior Chris Werely (Hamburg, NY) put a feed from teammate Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY) into the back of the net just under ten minutes after their first goal. Clarkson had a strong outing overall on the day and stellar goaltending. Junior Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) had 4 saves in the first half, and freshman Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) took command in the second half, making 7 saves and preserving the shutout. Tomorrow, Clarkson (3-2-0) will play Elmira at Clarkson Field at 2:00 p.m.
September 16, 2001
KNIGHTS SUFFER SECOND STRAIGHT 3-2 LOSS
Two one-goal losses on the road made for a disappointing opening weekend of Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) play for the Clarkson University Soccer team in the Albany area. On Sunday, the Golden Knights suffered their second straight 3-2 defeat, losing at Skidmore College. On Saturday, the Green and Gold fell in the final second of the first overtime in their 3-2 loss at conference foe Union College.
Against the Thoroughbreds in Saratoga on Sunday, Clarkson fell behind 3-1 early in the second half before junior Mike Bud (Webster, NY) scored his team-high third goal of the season with 13 minutes left to play to make it a one-goal game. Skidmore opened the scoring at 18:11, but under 10 minutes later junior Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY) tied the score with his first goal of the fall. The Thoroughbreds then jumped out to a two-goal advantage to start the second half.
The Knights, at 2-2 overall and 0-2 in the UCAA, begin a four-game home stand at Clarkson Field next Friday when they host Ithaca College in a non-league game beginning at 4:00 p.m.
September 15, 2001
UNION EDGES CLARKSON IN OT
Union College picked up its first Upstate College Athletic Association (UCAA) win when Graham Lombardo scored in the final second of the first overtime to beat Clarkson by a score of 3-2.
After the Dutchmen took a 2-0 second-half lead, the Golden Knights got on the score sheet late when junior Mike Bud (Canandaigua, NY) scored off an assists from Matt Secko (Shoreham, NY) for his first goal of the season. Junior Tedd Jagusztyn (Sao Paulo, Brazil) scored the game-tying goal off an assist from freshman Carson Morey (Loweland, OH) with 6:30 left in regulation.
September 5, 2001
KNIGHTS POST SECOND WIN OF SEASON WITH SHUTOUT OF LeMOYNE
GIVING COACH STEINROTTER HIS 100th CAREER VICTORY
Junior Mike Bud (Rochester, NY) scored the game's only goal at 18:06 as the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team held on to defeat Division II foe LeMoyne by a score of 1-0 at Clarkson Field, giving 12th year head coach Willi Steinrotter his 100th career coaching win.
The game's lone goal came when junior Collin Fingon (Rutland, VT) passed the ball across the box, and Bud was able to head it into the net out of the air. On the day, the opportunistic Golden Knights only had eight shots on goal, compared to LeMoyne's 25. The match was a physical one, and LeMoyne dominated play for most of the game.
Junior Zach Ogden (Duxbury MA) started the game and had seven first- half saves, while freshman Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) appeared in the second half and adapted to the high-pressure to make 10 saves and preserve the shutout.
Clarkson, which has opened the season with two consecutive 1-0 shutout victories, is off until the 14th of September, when it will travel to face Skidmore in its opening contest of the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) campaign.
September 1, 2001
CLARKSON SHUTS OUT POTSDAM 1-0 in SEASON OPENER
Junior Tedd Jagusztyn (Sao Paulo, Brazil) broke a scoreless tie with 17:19 remaining as the Clarkson University Soccer team defeated cross-town rival Potsdam State 1-0 in the season-opener for both squads Saturday afternoon.
Jagusztyn sparked the Golden Knights to the win when he finished off a pass from senior Chon Y. Kim (Utica, NY) in the box and one touch the ball low by the sprawling Potsdam goaltender. Clarkson outshot the home-standing Bears 16-8 and held an eight to four advantage in corner kicks in the physical contest. Junior Zack Ogden (Duxbury, MA) started in the Clarkson goal and posted four first-half saves, Freshman Chris Stock (Penfield, NY) played the second half in goal for the Knights and made one stop.
Twelfth-year head coach Willi Steinrotter gained his 99th career victory as Clarkson defeated the Bears for the 10 consecutive game. The Knights are back in action next week with their home opener at Clarkson Field on Tuesday with a 4:00 p.m. game against LeMoyne.
August 24, 2001
CLARKSON MEN'S SOCCER EAGER FOR START of 2001 CAMPAIGN
Though the 2000 campaign wasn't the season that head coach Willi Steinrotter had in mind, the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team showed signs of rebuilding towards returning as an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) power with several key wins and promising play from many of the team's young players last year. Now, with a year of experience under their belts and the lessons learned from numerous one-goal defeats, the Golden Knights look to challenge for top honors in the conference in 2001.
August 16, 2001
CLARKSON CLOSES OUT SUCCESSFUL GERMANY TRIP
The Clarkson University Men's Soccer team enjoyed a productive nine-day trip in Germany by posting a 4-2-1 record in preseason action against several strong club teams in Bavaria. Sixteen Golden Knights made the overseas journey, which lasted from August 6-15.
"It was a real good team-building experience," stated 12th-year head coach Willi Steinrotter. "We played some real good soccer at times and learned some things that will help us during the season. We did not go over there for wins and losses, but to get some playing experience under our belts. It was definitely a worthwhile experience for our team. The guys had a great time. It should help us during the regular season to get over that hump we have not been able to get over the past couple of years."
Clarkson opened the trip with a pair of strong efforts against two of the top amateur club teams in the region. On Wednesday, August 8, the Golden Knights battled Hausham in a tight game before the veteran German team scored twice in a 90 second span during the final 15 minutes to pull out the victory. Junior Zach Ogden (Duxbury, MA) was exceptionally strong in goal with a 15-save effort. Hausham outshot the Knights 18-13.
On Thursday after an afternoon tour of the castle at Schlob Herrenchiemsee, Clarkson traveled to the town of Rimsting to play their experienced club team. During a steady downpour, the Knights held off an early first-half surge by TSV Rimsting and then took control with two goals midway through the second half. Senior Matt Secko (Shoreham, NY) put Clarkson on the scoreboard with a hard, high shot from 35 yards out that found its way just under the crossbar. Junior Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY) earned the assist. Junior Collin Fingon (Rutland, VT) finished off a nice pass from classmate Mike Bud (Canandaigua, NY) during a two-on-one break with a low shot into the left corner to give the Knights a two-goal margin. Ogden enjoyed another solid effort in goal with eight saves to post the shutout. Clarkson outshot Rimsting 14-11.
The Knights played three forty-minute games during a festival in the town of Parsberg on Saturday. After a slow start in the opening contest, a 2-1 loss to TSV Emmering, Clarkson came back with two dominating efforts to claim second place in the four-team tournament. Emmering took advantage of an early lapse by Clarkson scoring in the opening moments of play. Secko converted a pass from sophomore Christophe Vaugeois (Washington, D.C.) to tie the game midway through the first half. Emmering gained the victory with a late second-half score.
The Knights started fast in the second game, scoring in the first minute as Banz took a pass from Bud in the goal box and scored the first of three straight Clarkson goals in the 3-1 victory over the host team SV Parsberg. Senior Matt Thomas (North Rose, NY), off an assist from Fingon, and Vaugeois also scored as the Green and Gold jumped out to a 3-0 halftime lead.
In the final game of the day for Clarkson, the Knights shutout TSV Bad Wiessee 2-0. Senior Chris Werely (Hamburg, NY) knocked in a rebound off a free kick from Vaugeois to score the first goal of the game early in the second half. Banz scored in front off an assist by Secko to close out the scoring. Ogden was called upon to make just one save to record the shutout.
In Sunday's match at Mintraching, against the town's top, young junior squad, Clarkson jumped out to a 3-1 advantage after 45 minutes. The Knights then added two more scores early in the second for a 5-1 margin before closing out the final 25 minutes with a ball control display. Banz, Thomas and Bud scored in the first half. Sophomore James Sa'Apereira (Corning, NY) finished off a nice play from Secko to start the second half, and then Vaugeois closed out the scoring with a low shot from the top of the box.
In its final game of the trip, on Tuesday August 14, the Knights played to a 2-2 tie on the artificial turf field of TSV Bad Wiessee. Clarkson scored first as Bud converted a pass from Vaugeois, who picked up his third assist of the trip, but then Bad Wiessee scored twice to take the lead. Bud picked up his third goal of the trip connecting on a pass from junior Matt Fox (Edwards, NY) late in the first half to force the 2-2 deadlock.
The Knights will continue preparation for the regular season when over 30 candidates return to campus for the first day of practice this Sunday. Clarkson will play a scrimmage against Queens University on Friday, August 24 and then have its annual Alumni Game on Saturday, August 25. The 16-game regular season begins on Saturday, September 1 when the Knights play a 12:30 p.m. game at cross-town rival Potsdam State.
