EMORY SOCCER PLAYERS RECOGNIZED BY D3KICKS.COM

(Jan. 3) D3Kicks.com, one of the top websites for information and commentary on Division III soccer, has featured four members of the Emory men's team on its postseason teams.  Junior forward Patrick Carver was named to the All-America first team and the All-Region first team, while junior defender Andre Jakubowski and junior midfielder Mark Del Marmol were named to the All-South Region second team, and junior forward Patrick McFarland was placed on the All-Region third team.

The award wraps up a tremendous postseason for Carver, who was also named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/ adidas All-America and All-South Region first teams, and the all-University Athletic Association (UAA) first team.  In addition, he was named to the UAA Player of the Year.  Del Marmol, Jakubowski, and McFarland were each named to the NSCAA/ adidas all-Region and all-UAA second teams.

Emory finished the 2007 season ranked 13th in the nation, the best finish by the program since the 1984 season.  The Eagles went 16-3-0 during the season, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.

FOUR MEMBERS OF THE EMORY MEN'S SOCCER TEAM NAMED TO THE NSCAA/ ADIDAS ALL-SOUTH REGION TEAM

(Dec. 18) Four members of the Emory University Men's Soccer Team were placed on the 2007 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/ Adidas All-South Region teams, as Patrick Carver was named to the first team, while Marc Del Marmol, Andre Jakubowski, and Patrick McFarland earned spots on the second team.

The four Emory honorees match the second-best total in school history, and are the most since the Eagles' placed four members on all-region teams in 1997.  It also marks the first time that each of the four players has been named to an all-region team.

Carver, a first team all-American, completed the 2007 season with a conference-leading 16 goals and 41 points, to go along with nine assists.  He scored an Association-best six goals and five assists for 12 points in University Athletic Association (UAA) matches, en route to being named the UAA Player of the Year.  Carver finished the campaign ranked 17th in the nation in points per game, 18th in the nation in assists per game, and 20th in the nation in goals per game.

McFarland finished the season leading all Emory players with 12 assists (eighth-best in school history), and second on the squad with 12 goals and 36 points (13th-best in school history).  also earned a spot on the all-University Athletic Association (UAA) second team after scoring 16 points and five goals in conference games (second in both categories only to teammate Patrick Carver), and leading all UAA players with six assists.  Earlier in the year, McFarland was named to the all-UAA second team, and to the CoSIDA Academic All-America second team.

Del Marmol played in 18 games for the Eagles, making 17 starts and recording one goal and five assists for seven points, all career bests.  As a defensive central midfielder, the junior helped Emory to a 0.65 goals against average, including a 0.82 mark in UAA matches.  Earlier in the year, he was named to the all-UAA second team.

Jakubowski served as a central back for the Eagles, helping to shut down opposing forwards throughout the year. The Eagles' 0.82 team goals against average during UAA play was the second-best total in the conference.   The junior has contributed on the offensive side of the ball as well, scoring three goals, including two game winners, and one assist.  Jakubowski was also named to the all-UAA second team. 

Emory finished the 2007 season ranked 13th in the nation, the best finish by the program since the 1984 season.  The Eagles went 16-3-0 during the season, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.

CARVER NAMED TO THE NSCAA/ ADIDAS ALL-AMERICA FIRST TEAM

(Dec. 17) Emory University's Patrick Carver was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/ adidas NCAA Division III All-America first team, based on his performance during the 2007 season.

Carver becomes the 12th All-American in the history of the Emory Men's Soccer program, and the first since midfielder Karl Dix was named to the third team in 2005.  The junior is the fourth first-team all-American in school history, joining Derrick Beare (1984), Matt Arnett (1989), and Ho Lee (1990) as Eagles to have earned the honor.  Carver joins Arnett, Boris Jerkunica (1985) and Michael Smith (1996) as the only Emory underclassmen to be named to an all-America team.

Carver completed the 2007 season with a conference-leading 16 goals and 41 points, to go along with nine assists.  He scored an Association-best six goals and five assists for 12 points in University Athletic Association (UAA) matches, en route to being named the UAA Player of the Year.  Carver finished the campaign ranked 17th in the nation in points per game, 18th in the nation in assists per game, and 20th in the nation in goals per game.

Emory finished the 2007 season ranked 13th in the nation, the best finish by the program since the 1984 season.  The Eagles went 16-3-0 during the season, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.

EMORY MEN'S SOCCER CONCLUDES SEASON RANKED 13th IN THE NATION

(Dec. 1) The Emory Men's Soccer team received its best final ranking in over 20 years, as the Eagles were ranked 13th in the nation, according to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's (NSCAA) last poll of the 2007 season.

 The 13th-ranking nationally marks the second-best final ranking in the program's history.  The 1984 men's soccer squad finished the season ranked ninth in the country. 

The Eagles were one of four University Athletic Association (UAA) squads to be ranked in the final top-25.  In addition, Emory was one of just seven Division III institutions to have both its men's and women's soccer teams to end the season ranked.

Emory received a bid to the NCAA tournament for the 11th time in school history, and advanced to the second round of the tournament in 2007.  The Eagles finished the season with a 16-3-0 record. 

PATRICK MCFARLAND NAMED TO THE CoSIDA MEN'S SOCCER ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM

(Nov. 19) Emory University junior Patrick McFarland was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Team for the 2007 men's soccer season.  It marks the first national honor of McFarland's career as an Eagle.

McFarland becomes the sixth Eagle in the history of the Men's Soccer program to be named an Academic All-American.  The Eagles' last winners were Karl Dix and Kevin McCarthy, who each garnered the honor following the 2004 season.

McFarland led all Emory players this season with 12 assists, and was second on the team with 12 goals and 36 points.  He was 19th in the nation with 0.63 assists per game and 50th in the country with 1.89 points per game.  McFarland was the leader in assists and second in scoring amongst all University Athletic Association (UAA) players in conference matches, and was named to the all-UAA second team.

Earlier this season, McFarland was named to the CoSIDA Academic all-District first team, and he was placed on the Academic all-District second team in 2006.  He has compiled a 3.71 grade point average while majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology.

Voting for the Academic All-America team is conducted by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).  Nominees for the honor are selected from the pool of student athletes who are chosen as members of one of the eight Academic all-District first teams.  Emory nominees represent the "college division," which is composed of NCAA Division II and III, and NAIA schools across the country.

17th-RANKED EMORY STUNNED IN 1-0 LOSS TO 21st-RANKED REDLANDS

(Nov. 10) The University of Redlands' Max Bowman scored his seventh goal of the season in the final minute of regulation, giving the Bulldogs a 1-0 win over Emory University.  The loss eliminates Emory from the NCAA Tournament.

Bowman's goal came at the 89:14 mark of the match, off a cross from Kody Andrew.  The shot went just out of the reach of a diving Keith Meehan, the Emory goalkeeper, giving the Bulldogs the late goal and their second win of the tournament.

"The shot that was hit with less than 50 seconds was a very nice play," said Emory head coach Sonny Travis.  "They pulled it off."

The Eagles appeared to be the stronger team for much of the match, outshooting the Bulldogs 10-4, including a 6-1 advantage in the first half.  However, Emory was unable to capitalize on any of its chances, leaving the game a scoreless tie until the closing seconds of the match.

"It was very unfortunate," said Travis.  "I thought we played a strong match.  We had 10 shots on goal, and some of them were great opportunities."

Redlands goalkeeper Andy Roraff recorded his 12th shutout of the season in goal, converting four saves in the process.

"Their goalkeeper was outstanding," said Travis.  "I thought he was the best goalkeeper we've played all year."

With the loss, Emory drops to 16-3-0 this season, and to 7-1-0 in games at the Woodruff P.E. Center.  The 16 wins are a program-best mark.

The match was also the final career game for Emory seniors Andrew Zalk, Alex Diego, Keith Meehan and Troy Gams. 

The University of Redlands will advance to the tournament's sectionals, where they will face the winner of tomorrow's Virginia Wesleyan - Salisbury match.

CARVER NAMED UAA PLAYER OF THE YEAR; SIX OTHER EAGLES RECEIVE HONORS

(Nov. 9) Emory University's Patrick Carver was named the University Athletic Association (UAA) Player of the Year, and six other Eagles were recognized, as the all-UAA Men's Soccer Teams teams were announced on Thursday.

Carver becomes the sixth Emory player to garner the honor, and just the third underclassman to do so.  Prior to this season, the last Eagle to earn the honor was Matthew Levine in 2003.  Carver earned UAA Rookie of the Year honors and an honorable mention to the all-UAA team in 2005, and was named to the all-UAA second team in 2006.  The junior was the only Emory player honored by the UAA this season that had been named to an all-UAA team in previous seasons.

Carver led all players in the UAA with 16 goals and nine assists for 41 points this season.  He was also the top scorer in UAA games this season, recording six goals and five assists for 17 points, two shy of a UAA single-season record.  His seven game-winning goals this season and 13 over his career tie school records.

In addition to Carver, Marc Del Marmol, Andre Jakubowski, Patrick McFarland and Keith Meehan were each named to the all-UAA second team, and Alex Diego and Jordan Edelman each received honorable mentions.

Del Marmol has excelled this season as a defensive central midfielder, helping Emory to a 0.65 goals against average, including a 0.82 mark in UAA matches.  On the offensive side of the ball, the junior has one goal and five assists for seven points this season.

Jakubowski serves as a central back for the Eagles, helping to shut down opposing forwards throughout the year. The Eagles' 0.82 team goals against average during UAA play was the second-best total in the conference.   The junior has contributed on the offensive side of the ball as well, scoring three goals, including two game winners, and one assist.

Junior forward Patrick McFarland leads all players in UAA games with six assists, and is second with five goals and 16 points.  He is 19th in the Nation in assists per game and 65th in points per game.  McFarland finished the 2007 regular season with 12 goals and 12 assists for 36 points, the second-best mark on the squad this season.    

Senior goalkeeper Keith Meehan started every match for the Eagles this season, and played in every minute of Emory's UAA matches.  His 0.69 goals against average puts him on pace to set a new school record, and his 16 wins match an Emory single-season best.  Meehan has also been an outspoken leader on the field for the Eagles.

 Alex Diego, attacking central midfielder, leads the offensive attack on the UAA's top-scoring team.  He has scored three goals and assisted on three, including a goal against New York University.  Diego produced countless chances on goal and his defensive efforts have helped Emory to a 0.65 GAA this year.

As an outside back, Jordan Edelman has helped the Eagles to a 0.82 team goals against average during UAA play, the second-best total in the conference.  The junior has also contributed on the offensive side as evidenced by his goal and four assists during the 2007 campaign.

The Eagles finished second in the UAA in 2007, falling just two points short of the championship with a 6-1-0 record in conference matches.  Emory, which received an at large bid to the NCAA Tournament and a first-round bye, will host the University of Redlands (Calif.) at the Woodruff P.E. Center on Saturday at 5:30 PM.

17th-RANKED EMORY SOCCER TO HOST AN NCAA TOURNAMENT MATCH AFTER A FIRST-ROUND BYE

(Nov. 8) The Woodruff P.E. Center will be the site for a NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament second-round match, as the Emory University Eagles will host the University of Redlands (Calif.) on Saturday at 5:30 PM.

THE TEAMS
Emory will begin the tournament with a 16-2-0 mark in 2007, matching the school-record for wins in a season.  The Eagles are 7-0-0 at the Woodruff P.E. Center this season, the longest home winning streak for Emory since the 2003 season.  The Eagles are ranked 17th in the Nation and third in the South Region according to the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll.

The University of Redlands is 18-3-0 this season, including a 7-2-0 mark in road matches this season.  The Bulldogs were ranked 21st in the final regular season NSCAA poll, and third in the West Region.  This will be the first meeting between the two squads.

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is in first season at the Eagles' helm.  He recently became just the 27th coach in Division III history to record 300 career wins, when the Eagles picked up the milestone victory on September 15th against Heidelberg College (Ohio).  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 310-94-37, and has the 14th-best winning percentage all-time among Division III's coaches.  Travis is assisted by Jacques Edeline and Ben McKenzie.

The Bulldogs are coached by Ralph Perez, who is in his second season with the team.  He has compiled a 38-5 record with the University of Redlands.  Perez is assisted by Peter Boyer and Claudio Rivas.

EMORY NOTES
Emory is 1-10-1 all in NCAA Tournament matches... The Eagles' best postseason run came in 1988, when they advanced to the quarterfinals... Emory has scored 12 goals in its last three games, and has held opponents to just two goals during the same stretch... During the season, the Eagles have outscored opponents 58-12... Emory is 3-1-0 this season against teams selected to the NCAA Tournament... Junior Patrick Carver's 16 goals this season are the most by an Eagle since 2002, and his 41 points is the eighth-best single-season total in school history... Carver finished as the UAA leader in goals and points, and is 14th in the Nation in points per game (2.35) and his 0.94 goals per game is the 18th-best mark in the country... Patrick McFarland's 12 assists this year is the eighth-best mark in school history, and the best in the UAA this season... The junior forward is 14th in the Nation with 0.67 assists per game and 39th with 2.0 points per game... Goalkeeper Keith Meehan has matched the school record for wins in a season, and is on pace to set the school record in single-season goals against average.

EMORY MEN'S SOCCER ADVANCES TO NCAA TOURNAMENT; WILL HOST THE SECOND-ROUND MATCH

(Nov. 5) Emory University has received an at large bid to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament, and after a first-round bye, the Eagles will host their second-round match on Saturday at the Woodruff P.E. Center.

The Eagles will play the winner of the University of Redlands (Calif.) and University of California - Santa Cruz match to be held on Wednesday, November 7th at Redlands. 

This will be 11th time in the program's history that the Eagles have been selected to the NCAA Tournament, and the 10th time they have advanced into the second round. 

Emory finished the 2007 regular season ranked 17th in the Nation with a 16-2-0 record, including a 15-1-0 record in regional matches.

Admission for Saturday's match will be $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for students and seniors, and $2.00 for children under 12. Details about the time of Emory's match will be available later in the week.  Make sure to keep checking www.go.emory.edu for more details.

NO. 17 EMORY FINISHES SECOND IN UAA

(Nov. 3) The University of Rochester (N.Y.) defeated Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) 3-0 to clinch the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship and eliminate 17th-ranked Emory University from contention.

The Eagles will finish second in the UAA, despite winning their final match of the season against Carnegie Mellon earlier in the day.  Emory finished its UAA schedule with a 5-1-0 record, with its only conference-loss coming to the 5-0-1 Yellowjackets.

The 2007 season marks the best-conference finish for the program since the 1998 team finished atop the UAA.  The Eagles were the top-scoring team in the conference this season, and had the second-lowest team goals against average.

Emory will now be forced to wait until Monday to learn of its postseason fate.  Although it remains very likely the Eagles, 16-2-0 in 2007, will receive an "At-Large" bid to the NCAA Tournament, without the automatic bid Emory's future is now in the hands of the Tournament committee.  Tournament selections and seedings will be posted to ncaasports.com Monday morning.

NO. 17 EAGLES WIN SEASON FINALE; AWAIT RESULTS FROM CLEVELAND

(Nov. 3) The Emory University Men's Soccer team put itself in position to win its first University Athletic Association (UAA) title since 1998, defeating Carnegie Mellon University (Pa.) 4-0 to take sole possession of first place in the Association for the first time this season. The Eagles will now await the results of the University of Rochester's (N.Y.) match at Case Western Reserve University (Ohio), to see if they will claim the UAA Championship and automatic bid associated with it.

Rochester and Case will face off in Cleveland at 5:00 PM today.  Should Rochester lose or tie, the Eagles will win the UAA title outright, and will be assured a berth into the NCAA Tournament.  If Rochester wins, the Eagles will have to wait until Monday for an at large bid, which they are very likely (although not assured) to receive.

The Eagles' pair of star forwards, Patrick Carver and Patrick McFarland, each scored two goals during the match, marking the eighth time in 18 games this year that both have recorded goals for Emory.  Carver now has 16 goals this season, a new career-best and the most by an Eagle since Matthew Levine scored 16 in 2002.  The junior forward leads all Eagles scorers with 41 points this season, the eighth-best single-season total in school history.

McFarland, who also recorded an assist in the game, is right behind Carver with 36 points this year.  His 12 assists is the eighth-best single-season mark by an Eagle.

The Eagles were paced defensively by goalkeeper Keith Meehan, who recorded his fifth shutout of the season (the team's ninth), and tied the school record for wins in a season by a goalkeeper at 16.  In addition, Emory matched a program record with 16 wins this season.

The game also served as 'Senior Day' for the Eagles, as seniors Andrew Zalk, Troy Gams, Alex Diego, and Meehan each played in the final regular-season home match of their Emory careers.

The win raises the 17th-ranked Eagles' record to 16-2-0 this season and 6-1-0 in conference matches.  It also snaps Emory's eight-match winless streak to Carnegie Mellon, during which the Eagles' recorded a 0-7-1 record against the Tartans.    

EDELMAN AND MCFARLAND NAMED TO THE COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT TEAM

(Nov. 1) The Emory University Men's soccer team had two of its key components honored Thursday, as juniors Patrick McFarland and Jordan Edelman were both named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team.

The honor is awarded annually to student athletes who have excelled both academically and athletically.  McFarland and Edelman were each named to the Academic All-District second team last season, during their first year of eligibility for the honor. 

McFarland leads all Eagles players this season with 11 assists, and is second on the team with 10 goals and 31 points.  The forward has also recorded two game-winning overtime goals, and his 0.65 assists per game is the 19th-best ratio in the Nation.  He has compiled a 3.71 grade point average while majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology.

Edelman has started every game for an Emory defense that has recorded a goals-against average of 0.69 this season, the 41st-lowest mark in Division III.  In addition, the defender has contributed on the offensive side of the ball as well, scoring a goal and assisting on three other during the season.  Edelman is a business major with concentrations in finance and organization and management, and is attempting to complete a minor in economics.  He has recorded a cumulative 3.78 GPA.

By virtue of earning a spot on the Academic All-District first team, McFarland and Edelman will be placed on the ballot for the CoSIDA Academic All-America team.  Voting for the Academic All-District team is conducted by the College Sports Information Directors of America.  Emory nominees represent the "college division" in District 3 which is composed of NCAA Division II and III, and NAIA schools in the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.  

17th-RANKED EMORY TO MAKE A RUN AT THE UAA TITLE ON SATURDAY

(Oct. 31) Trailing the University of Rochester (N.Y.) by one point in the University Athletic Association (UAA) standings heading into its final regular season game of the year, 17th-ranked Emory University will face Carnegie Mellon University (Pa.) with a chance for the Association title. 

Should the Eagles win and Rochester lose or tie, Emory will claim the UAA title outright, and the automatic bid.  There are also a number of scenarios where the Eagles could win or tie and finish as co-UAA Champions with Rochester and/or Washington University (Mo.), but would not earn an automatic bid based on tiebreakers.

THE TEAMS
The Eagles will enter Saturday's match with a 15-2-0 record, including a 5-1-0 record in UAA games, good for second-place in the conference.  Emory is ranked 17th in the Nation and third in the South Region according to the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll.  The Eagles are coming off two conference wins last weekend, including a 4-0 victory over Brandeis University (Mass.) and a 4-2 win over New York University. 

 Carnegie Mellon is 9-4-2 this season, but has fallen to seventh in the UAA with a 0-4-2 record in Association play.  Emory is 9-9-2 all time against the Tartans, but has struggled in recent years, going 0-7-1 in their last eight matches with Carnegie, despite the fact that each of the five losses were decided by two goals or less.  The Eagles suffered a 2-0 loss to the Tartans last season.

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is in first season at the Eagles' helm.  He recently became just the 27th coach in Division III history to record 300 career wins, when the Eagles picked up the milestone victory on September 15th against Heidelberg College (Ohio).  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 309-94-37, and has the 14th-best winning percentage all-time among Division III's coaches.  Travis is assisted by Jacques Edeline and Ben McKenzie.

The Tartans are coached by Nick Gaudioso, who has compiled a 315-130-42 career record, including a 295-113-37 mark during his 27-year career with Carnegie Mellon.  He is a four-time UAA Coach of the Year, and has now led his team to 22 winning seasons in the last 25 years.  Gaudioso is assisted by Rob Czionka.

EMORY NOTES
The Eagles are one win shy of tying the school records for victories in a season... This is the seventh squad in school history to win at least 15 games... Should the Eagles win Saturday, it will mark just the second time in school history that Emory has won all of its regular-season home matches... The Eagles have scored a combined eight goals in their last two UAA games, the most since they scored a combined 11 goals against New York and Brandeis in 2005... Emory is ranked 21st in the Nation in scoring offense (3.18) and 41st in goals against average (0.69)... Patrick Carver is ranked 27th in the Nation in points per game (2.25), 31st in goals per game (0.88) and 41st in assists per game (0.5)... Patrick McFarland is 19th in the Nation in assists per game (0.65) and 65th in points per game (1.82)... Keith Meehan has the 48th-lowest goals against average (0.735) in the Nation.

JAKUBOWSKI HONORED AS A UAA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

(Oct. 30) Emory University junior Andre Jakubowski was named the Men's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week by the University Athletic Association (UAA) for his performance during last week's matches against Brandeis University (Mass.) and New York University.

Jakubowski was part of a defense that held opponents to two goals and scored a goal himself as the 17th-ranked Eagles won a pair of weekend matches.  He helped the Emory defense posted its eighth shutout of the season in a 4-0 triumph over Brandeis University, holding the Judges to four shots (two on goal). Two days later, the junior scored the game-winning goal on a header in the 26th minute during a 4-2 win over New York University.

Jakubowski has now scored three goals this season (two of which were game winners) and has helped Emory to a 0.69 goals against average this season.  The Eagles will host Carnegie Mellon University (Pa.) on Saturday, with an opportunity for the UAA Championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament should they win, and the University of Rochester (N.Y.) lose or tie.

UAA AUTOMATIC BID TO BE DECIDED ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE SEASON

(Oct. 29) With just one game remaining in the regular season, three University Athletic Association (UAA) teams are still alive for the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, awarded to the team that finishes atop the Association's standings.

Currently, the University of Rochester (N.Y.) leads the pack with 16 points (5-0-1 in conference play), followed by Emory University with 15 points (5-1-0 in conference play), and then Washington University (Mo.) with 13 points (4-1-1 conference record). 

Although all three teams could potentially tie for the UAA Regular Season Championship, only one can be awarded an automatic bid, while the other teams would then need to wait for an At-Large bid from the NCAA Division III Tournament committee.

In order for the Eagles to earn the automatic bid, they would need a win in their final regular season match, coupled with a Rochester loss or tie.  Any other scenarios, based on the UAA tiebreaking procedures, would result in either the Yellowjackets or the Bears receiving the bid.

All three teams will play their final regular season conference game next Saturday.  The Eagles will host Carnegie Mellon University (Pa.), while Rochester will travel to Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) and Washington University (Mo.) will be at the University of Chicago (Ill.).

Should the Eagles not receive the automatic bid, they will have to wait until Monday, November 5th, when the At-Large teams and the tournament bracket will be announced on www.ncaasports.com at 9:00 AM.

17th-RANKED EMORY UPSETS 16th-RANKED NEW YORK

(Oct. 28) In what could be considered a statement game for the Emory University Men's Soccer team, the 17th-ranked Eagles defeated the 16th-ranked New York University Violets 4-2 at the Woodruff P.E. Center.

The Eagles scored three goals in the first half, each coming off a set play.  Emory notched their first score of the match in the 10th minute, when a Patrick McFarland throw-in from the far sideline made its way into the box, where Marc Del Marmol headed it off a Violets defender into the goal. 

Seven minutes later, the Eagles struck again off a McFarland throw in to Joey Howie.  Howie turned on the ball, crossing it to Alex Diego who headed it in for the goal, to give Emory a 2-0 lead.

In the 27th minute, Patrick Carver took a short corner kick from Howie, then passed it back to Howie who crossed it over the middle of the box to defender Andre Jakubowski, who haded the ball in for the goal.

The Violets made an attempt at a comeback, scoring two goals in the second half, including one in the 83rd minute to pull the match to within a goal.  However, with just 1:07 remaining in the match, McFarland beat the goalkeeper off a pass from defender Erik Laney, scoring his 10th goal of the season.

McFarland play during the match continues a strong streak of games for the junior forward.  He has now scored three goals and three assists over the past three Emory games, and is second on the team this season with a career-best 31 points.

The win brings Emory's record to 15-2-0 overall and 5-1-0 in the University Athletic Association (UAA), while NYU falls to 12-4-1 and 3-3-0 in conference play.  Should the University of Rochester (N.Y.) either lose or tie their match today with the University of Chicago (Ill.), the Eagles will assume sole possession of first place in the UAA with one match remaining this season.

NO. 17 EMORY PICKS UP WIN OVER CONFERENCE-RIVAL BRANDEIS

(Oct. 26) Patrick Carver and Patrick McFarland each recorded a goal and an assist, as 17th-ranked Emory University defeated Brandeis University (Mass.) 4-0 on Friday.  The win brings the Eagles' record to 14-2-0 in 2007, and to 4-1-0 in University Athletic Association (UAA) games.

Carver's goal was the eventual game winner for the Eagles, coming in the 17th minute of the match off assists from McFarland and Alex Diego.  The goal was the 14 of the season for the junior forward, and the 13th game-winning goal of his career, matching the school record.

The Eagles added insurance less than a minute and a half later, as McFarland notched his ninth goal of the season, off assists from Carver and Jack Eisen-Markowitz.  The goal was McFarland's ninth of the season, matching his career best set during his freshman season in 2005.

A scary moment came for the Eagles in the first half when a foul resulted in a direct kick for Brandeis from just outside of the box.  However, senior goalkeeper Keith Meehan made a diving save, deflecting the ball out of bounds on the near sidelines.  Emory cleared the ball on the resulting throw in, thwarting the Judges' scoring attempt.

Meehan would have to weather just one other shot on goal during the game, as the Eagles' defense helped the team to a 13-2 advantage in the category.  The shutout was Emory's eighth of the season, and Meehan's fourth individual.

Senior Andrew Zalk added two late goals for the Eagles in the second half, his fourth and fifth of the season, to extend the Emory lead and secure the victory.

The Eagles will now scoreboard-watch this evening, particularly the Washington University (Mo.) and University of Rochester (N.Y.) match tonight.  Should Washington defeat Rochester, all three teams will be tied atop the UAA standings.

17th-RANKED EMORY MEN'S SOCCER HEADS DOWN THE HOME STRETCH

(Oct. 24) Emory University will play two of its final three games of the season this weekend, as the Eagles will face two University Athletic Association (UAA) opponents.  Emory will play Brandeis University (Mass.) on Friday at 5:00 PM, and New York University on Sunday at 11:00 AM.

THE TEAMS
Emory will begin the weekend with a 13-2-0 record, including a perfect 4-0-0 mark at the Woodruff P.E. Center this season.  The Eagles are ranked 17th in the Nation and third in the South Region according to the latest Nation Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll.  The team is coming off a 2-1 overtime win over longtime rival Greensboro College (N.C.) last weekend, during which Alex Diego scored the game-tying goal with less than two minutes remaining in regulation, and Patrick McFarland notched his second ‘golden goal' of the season to secure the victory.  Emory is 3-1-0 in conference play this season, good for second place in the UAA.

Brandeis will enter Friday's match with an 8-7-2 record this season, and are last in the UAA with a 0-4-0 record in conference play this season.  The Judges are 4-3-1 in road games this season.  Emory is 14-5-1, including a 10-0-0 mark at home, all time against Brandeis.  The Eagles suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Judges on the road last season.  Patrick Carver and Patrick McFarland each have a goal against Brandeis during their careers, and Joey Howie has an assist.

New York is 11-3-1 this season, including a 4-2-1 mark on the road this year.  The Violets are ranked 16th in the Nation and second in the Metro Region in the latest NSCAA poll.  The team is 2-2-0 in conference matches this season, placing them in a tie for fourth place.  Emory is 14-2-3 all time against New York University, but were defeated 2-0 by the Violets last season.  Carver has a goal and an assist during his career against New York.

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is in first season at the Eagles' helm.  He recently became just the 27th coach in Division III history to record 300 career wins, when the Eagles picked up the milestone victory on September 15th against Heidelberg College (Ohio).  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 307-94-37, and has the 14th-best winning percentage all-time among Division III's coaches.  Travis is assisted by Jacques Edeline and Ben McKenzie.

Brandeis is led by Head Coach Mike Coven, who will be coaching his first match since earning 400th career victory Tuesday night.  He led Brandeis to a Division III Championship in 1976, and was the UAA Coach of the Year in 2002.  Coven is assisted by Gabe Margolis.

New York University is coached by Joe Behan, who is in his 12th season with the squad.  He has compiled a 112-92-19 record with the Violets, including a run into the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament last season.  Behan is assisted by Thomaz Stefanowski, Gregory Vicenty, Jon Simos and Thomas McPhillips.

EMORY NOTES
The 2007 season marks the sixth time in school history that Emory has won 13 of its first 15 games during a season... Emory is 28th in the Nation in scoring offense (3.07 goals per game) and 37th in the Nation in goals against average (0.65)... The Eagles have played in four overtime games this season, including two-straight and three in the past six matches... Emory is 3-1-0 in overtime matches this season, with Patrick McFarland scoring two ‘golden goals' and Patrick Carver recording one... McFarland became just the third Eagle to record two ‘golden goals' in one season, when he scored the game-winner against Greensboro College (N.C.)... Carver is ranked 25th in the Nation in both points per game (2.29) and goals per game (0.93)... McFarland is 41st in the Nation in assists per game (0.53)... Senior goalkeeper Keith Meehan is 44th in the Nation in goals against average (0.698).

NO. 17 EMORY'S MCFARLAND STRIKES GOLD IN 2-1 OVERTIME VICTORY OVER GREENSBORO

(Oct. 20) Trailing Greensboro College (N.C.) 1-0 with less than two minutes remaining in the match, Emory University, ranked 17th in the Nation, needed some heroics.  That was exactly what the Eagles got, winning 2-1 in overtime, and writing another exciting chapter in their rivalry with Greensboro.

After both teams went scoreless throughout the first half of play, Greensboro struck quickly in the second half, scoring on a Bobby Dabbs goal, and taking a 1-0 lead into the final minutes of regulation.

However, with less than nine minutes remaining in regulation, a Greensboro player drew a red card, giving Emory a player-advantage for the rest of the match.  The Eagles would take advantage of the red card, as Alex Diego scored the game-tying goal on a header in the 89th minute of the match, sending the game into overtime.

The goal was Diego's second of the season.  The senior now has six points during the 2007 campaign.

In overtime, Patrick McFarland played the role of the hero for the Eagles, scoring his second ‘golden goal' of the season with 4:22 remaining in the initial extra period.  The goal was the eighth of the season for the junior, one shy of his career best.  Patrick Carver recorded his sixth assist of the season on the goal.

The game-winning overtime goal was the third of the season for the Eagles, who improved to 3-1-0 in overtime matches this season.  The match was the second-consecutive overtime game the Eagles have played, and the third in the last six matches.

The dramatic victory is just the latest in the Eagles' series with Greensboro, as Emory improved to 7-12-0 all time against the Pride.  The Eagles have now won four of the last six meetings with Greensboro, and have taken two-straight matches with the Pride for the first time in the history of the programs' meetings.

With the win, Emory improves to 13-2-0 in 2007, and will finish the regular season with a 5-2-0 record on the road.  The Eagles will conclude the regular season with three home matches against conference opponents, beginning with a game against Brandeis University (Mass.) on Friday at 5:00 PM. 

NO. 17 EMORY TAKES ON GREENSBORO: A RIVALRY RENEWED

(Oct. 17) Another page will be written in what has become one of the better rivalries in Division III soccer, as 17th-ranked Emory University will travel to Greensboro College (N.C.) for the 19th-meeting between the two South Region powerhouses.  The match is set for Saturday at noon.

THE HISTORY
The two teams will be facing each other for the 16th-consecutive season.  Of the previous 18 meetings, at least one of the teams has been ranked nationally 12 times, and both teams have been ranked in four of the matchups.  The Pride initially dominated the matchup, winning seven of the first eight matches, but Emory has played even with Greensboro in recent years, splitting the last 10 games.  Emory and Greensboro have met three times in the NCAA Tournament, with the Pride winning each of the three postseason games.  There have been four overtime matches between the teams, with Greensboro holding a 3-1-0 advantage.

Perhaps the most meaningful match of the series came during the 1998 season, when Emory hosted Greensboro on October 13th.  With the Eagles trailing 4-2 with just 23 minutes remaining, All-American Ahmed Mohyledin scored two goals (including the game winner with less than two minutes remaining) and assisted on another to give Emory its first victory over the Pride since 1993.  Mohyeldin finished the 5-4 win with four goals and one assist.  

THE TEAMS
Emory will enter the match with a 12-2-0 record in 2007, including a 4-2-0 record in road games this season.  The Eagles are coming off a 1-1-0 week, including a 2-1 win over seventh-ranked Case Western Reserve University (Ohio), and a 1-0 double-overtime loss to the University of Rochester (N.Y.), the Eagles' first loss to a Division III opponent during the campaign.  Emory is ranked 17th in the Nation and third in the South Region, according to the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll.

Greensboro College holds a 9-3-2 record in 2007, including a 5-1-0 mark at home.  After opening the season with seven-straight wins, the Pride have gone just 2-3-2 in their last seven matches.  The Pride hold a 12-6-0 record against Emory, but the Eagles won last year's match 3-0.  Alex Diego and Marc Del Marmol each scored a goal in the game and Patrick Carver recorded two assists.  Although Greensboro is currently unranked nationally, they spent three weeks earlier in the season as the second-ranked team in Division III.  The Pride are currently ranked ninth in the South Region.

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is in first season at the Eagles' helm.  He recently became just the 27th coach in Division III history to record 300 career wins, when the Eagles picked up the milestone victory on September 15th against Heidelberg College (Ohio).  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 306-94-37, and has the 14th-best winning percentage all-time among Division III's coaches.  Travis is assisted by Jacques Edeline and Ben McKenzie.

Greensboro is led by head coach Bill Brady, who is in his third year with the Pride.  He has taken his squad to the NCAA Tournament in each of his two previous seasons, compiling a 31-19-6 record.  Brady is assisted by Matt Brown and Charlie Rierson.

EMORY NOTES
Emory is 3-1-0 in University Athletic Association (UAA) games this season, good for second place in the conference... The Eagles' .857 winning percentage (12-2-0) is the best of any UAA team this season... Emory is ranked 27th in the Nation in scoring offense (3.14 goals per game) and 37th in the Nation in team goals against average (0.63)... Patrick Carver is ranked 18th in the Nation in goals per game (1.0) and 22nd in the Nation in points per game (2.38)... He is one game-winning goal shy of tying the Emory single season record, and two shy of the career record... Patrick McFarland is ranked 32nd in the Nation in assists per game (0.57)...  Carver is tied for the conference lead with eight points in four UAA games (three goals and two assists)... Joey Howie and McFarland are tied for fifth with four points each in conference play... Howie's two game-winning goals in UAA games are tied for the conference lead... Keith Meehan is 45th in the Nation with a 0.679 goals against average, and his 0.93 GAA in conference games is second-best in the UAA.

NO. 10 EMORY DROPS HEARTBREAKER TO ROCHESTER

(Oct. 14) The 10th-ranked Emory University Eagles suffered their first loss of the season to a Division III opponent, dropping a 1-0, double-overtime decision to the University of Rochester (N.Y.). 

With 4:50 left in the second overtime, a Rochester corner kick sailed well wide over left sideline after it was deflected by the Emory defense, resulting in a Yellowjackets throw in. With Yellowjackets flooding the box, Bobby Milenovici headed the ball into the low right corner at 106:03 to win the game..

The match was a highly physical defensive battle, as the two teams combined for just six shots on goal, while registering 28 fouls.

Emory had two scoring opportunities thwarted in the first overtime.  With 1:58 left, the Eagles had a two on one break. Patrick Carver carried the ball to the edge of the box and played it back to Patrick McFarland who dribbled into box and shot, but the save was converted by the Rochester goalkeeper, Michael Peacock.  With 50 seconds left, McFarland tried to loft the ball into the top left corner, but Peacock leaped to grab it just as Carver ran to the back post.

Despite taking the loss in goal, goalkeeper Keith Meehan played well, converting three saves in 106 minutes.  The senior now has 35 saves and a 0.68 goals against average this season.

With the loss, Emory falls to 3-1-0 in conference play, three points behind Rochester for first place in the University Athletic Association (UAA).  Emory is now 12-2-0 this season, and will face Greensboro College (N.C.) on Saturday for its final non-conference game of the 2007 regular season.

10th-RANKED EMORY USPETS 7th-RANKED CASE 2-1; SETS UP KEY UAA MATCH ON SUNDAY

(Oct. 12) Junior Patrick Carver scored his conference-leading 13th goal of the season, and senior Joey Howie notched his fifth of the year to lead the 10th-ranked Emory University Eagles over the seventh-ranked Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) Spartans, 2-1.

Carver scored the opening goal of the game, striking unassisted in the 25th minute to give Emory a 1-0 lead.  Howie's goal, coming in the 48th minute of play, gave the Eagles a 2-0 lead they would hold for the rest of the game. 

The Eagles were able to thwart a late comeback attempt by the Spartans, who scored their lone goal in the 76th minute.  However, goalkeeper Keith Meehan and the Emory defense were able to hold on for the victory.

Howie now has three game-winning goals this season, the second-best total by an Eagle this season.  The midfielder has notched the game winner in each of the last two Emory games.

The victory improved Emory's record to 12-1-0, and 3-0-0 in UAA games.  On Sunday, the Eagles will face the University of Rochester (N.Y.), with whom the Eagles are tied for first in the conference.  The Yellowjackets defeated Carnegie Mellon University (Pa.) 2-0 earlier in the evening to improve to 3-0-0 in UAA play.

Case Western was crowned the University Athletic Association (UAA) Champion last season after going 5-2-0 in conference games.  With the loss, the Spartans fall to 9-3-0, and 1-2-0 in conference play.

10th-RANKED EMORY TO CONTINUE ITS STRETCH OF RANKED OPPONENTS

(Oct. 10) There will be no rest for 10th-ranked Emory University this weekend following its defeat of then-11th-ranked Washington University (Mo.) on Sunday, as the Eagles will continue a stretch of five-consecutive games against teams recognized in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll.  The Eagles will hit the road to face the 2006 University Athletic Association (UAA) Champion and seventh-ranked Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) on Friday at 5:00 PM, followed by a match against the University of Rochester (N.Y.), with whom the Eagles are currently tied for first place in the UAA.

THE TEAMS
Emory is 11-1-0 in 2007, including a 2-0-0 record in UAA games, good for a two-way tie for first place in the conference.  The Eagles are coming off a 1-1-0 week, including the 3-0 win over Washington University, and a 2-0 loss to Clayton State University (Ga.), then the 20th-ranked team in Division II.  Emory is ranked 10th in the Nation and second in the South Region according to the latest NSCAA poll. 

Case Western is 9-2-0 in 2007, and 1-1-0 in conference play this year.  The Spartans are ranked seventh in the Nation and first in the Great Lakes Region.  The Eagles are 18-1-1 all time against Case, but suffered their first loss to the Spartans in a 4-1 loss last season.  Patrick McFarland scored the lone Emory goal in the game.

Rochester holds an 8-2-1 record this season, including a 2-0-0 mark in conference play, tying the Yellowjackets with the Eagles for first place in the conference.  Rochester received votes in the latest National poll, and is ranked fourth in the Northeast Region.  Emory is 11-7-2 all time against Rochester, including a 1-0 win last season, which included a shutout for Eagles' goalkeeper Keith Meehan.    

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is in first season at the Eagles' helm.  He recently became just the 27th coach in Division III history to record 300 career wins, when the Eagles picked up the milestone victory on September 15th against Heidelberg College (Ohio).  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 305-93-37, and has the 14th-best winning percentage all-time among Division III's coaches.  Travis is assisted by Jacques Edeline and Ben McKenzie.

Case Western is led by third-year head coach Dan Palmer.  Palmer has compiled a 201-179-28 record during his coaching career, including a 34-13-4 record with the Spartans.  Palmer is assisted by Vlado Hrelja, Scott Anthony, Matt Gerding, Greg Gasbarro, and Justin Elszasz.

The University of Rochester is coached by Chris Apple, who is in his seventh season at the helm of the Yellowjackets.  He has compiled an 88-23-15 record with Rochester, and is an alumnus of the program, being named the UAA Player of the Year in 1990.  Apple is assisted by John Spuhler.

EMORY NOTES
The Eagles' 11-1-0 start is the second-best in school history, second only to Emory's 11-0-1 start in 2003 and matching the team's start in 2005... Emory has scored two or more goals in 11 of 12 games this season, and held opponents to one goal or less in 10 of 12 games... The Eagles are ranked 15th in the Nation in scoring offense (3.5 goals per game), 28th in the Nation in team goals against average (0.57) and 31st in the Nation in shutout percentage (0.58)... Goalkeeper Keith Meehan was named the UAA defensive Athlete of the Week for his shutout over Washington University (Mo.) last week... Meehan is 35th in Division III with a 0.632 goals against average this season... Senior Joey Howie scored the game-winning goal against Washington, his second of the season and fourth of his career... Emory's Patrick Carver ranks eighth in the Nation with 2.64 points per game, 14th in the Nation with 1.09 goals per game, and 86th in the Nation with 0.45 assists per game... Carver is third in school history with 1.83 points per game and 0.72 goals per game... Patrick McFarland is 19th in the Nation with 0.67 assists per game and 71st in the Nation with 1.83 points per game. 

NO. 12 EMORY UPSETS 11th-RANKED WASHINGTON 3-0

(Oct. 7) The Emory University men's soccer team, ranked 12th in the Nation, picked up a key conference victory, defeating University Athletic Association (UAA) rival and 11th-ranked Washington University (Mo.), 3-0, at the Woodruff P.E. Center.  

"Washington University is a quality team," said Emory Head Coach Sonny Travis.  "I'm very pleased with how our guys played.  We came out with intensity, and we played that way for 90 minutes."

Emory took the lead early in the first half, after Joey Howie turned on a misplayed ball by a Bears defender inside his own box during the 10th minute of play.  The goal was the senior midfielder's fourth of the season, and his second game-winning score of the year.

Following the opening goal, both teams went scoreless over a stretch of 74 minutes, in large part due to the efforts of Emory goalkeeper Keith Meehan. With Emory leading by a goal in the 76th minute, the senior deflected a shot taken on a free kick late in the game, corralling the ball a few seconds later to preserve the advantage.  Meehan recorded his third shutout of the season, saving five shots on goal and improving to 11-1-0 on the year.

"Our defenders were determined not to lose an air-ball, and they did a great job," said Travis.  "And, Keith cleaned up a lot of things for us."

Emory added two late goals to secure the victory, one from Jack Eisen-Markowtz, and the other from Patrick McFarland.  McFarland finished the game with a goal and an assist, and now has 22 points on the season.

Emory's leading scorer in 2007, Patrick Carver, registered his fourth and fifth assists of the season in the game, giving him 29 points on the campaign.

The Eagles continued their strong team play, recording their seventh-team shutout of the year.  Emory has outscored their opponents 42-7 this season, including a 29-3 advantage over its last six Division III opponents.

With the win, Emory improved to 11-1-0 this season, and 2-0-0 in conference games.  The Eagles are current tied for first in the UAA with the University of Rochester (N.Y.), whom Emory will face on the road next Sunday.

12th-RANKED EMORY TAKES ITS FIRST LOST OF THE SEASON TO 20th-RANKED TEAM IN DIVISION II

(Oct. 4) The 12th-ranked Emory University men's soccer team dropped its first match of the 2007 campaign, losing a 2-0 contest to Clayton State University (Ga.), the 20th-ranked team in Division II.

Emory fell behind early, allowing Clayton State goals in the ninth and 19th minutes.  Following the two goals, the Eagles' defense buckled down to hold the Lakers scoreless through the final 71 minutes of the match, but the Emory offense was never able to get on track and mount a comeback.

Despite the loss, Emory played well during the game.  The Eagles outshot Clayton State 15 to 10, including a six to three Emory advantage in shots on goal.  Emory also compiled nine corner kicks to the Lakers one.

The loss drops Emory's 2007 record to 10-1-0, as the Eagles will now turn their attention to another key matchup on Sunday.  Emory will host its conference rival, 11th-ranked Washington University (Mo.), at the Woodruff P.E. Center at 11:00 AM.

A KEY WEEK AHEAD FOR 12th-RANKED MEN'S SOCCER

(Oct. 3) Emory University's most challenging week of the season lies ahead, as the Eagles will face Clayton State University (Ga.), the 20th-ranked team in Division II, on Wednesday, followed by a home match against University Athletic Association (UAA) rival Washington University (Mo.), ranked 11th in Division III, on Sunday.

THE TEAMS
Emory University is 10-0-0 during the 2007 campaign, including a 1-0-0 record in conference play.  The Eagles are ranked 12th in the nation and second in the South Region, according to the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll.  Emory will be coming off a 3-2 double-overtime win over the University of Chicago (Ill.), when junior Patrick Carver scored both the game-tying and game-winning goals.

Clayton State has opened the 2007 season with a 6-2-1, including a 4-1-0 mark at home this season.  The Lakers are ranked 20th nationally and third in the South Region, according to the latest NSCAA Division II poll.  Emory is 4-0-0 all time against Clayton State, including a 3-1 win last season.  Carver recorded two goals and an assist in last season's contest, and Patrick McFarland and Joey Howie each added an assist.

Washington University is 7-2-0 this season, including a 1-0-0 mark in conference play and a 2-1-0 record in road games.  The Bears are ranked 11th nationally and second in the Central Region in the latest NSCAA poll.  Emory is 5-10-6 all time against Washington, but has won three-straight games over the Bears, and is unbeaten in five of the last six meetings.  The Eagles are 3-3-4 in home matches against Washington.  Emory defeated Washington 1-0 last season, as Keith Meehan made two saves and recorded the shutout in goal. 

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is in first season at the Eagles' helm.  He recently became just the 27th coach in Division III history to record 300 career wins, when the Eagles picked up the milestone victory on September 15th against Heidelberg College (Ohio).  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 304-92-37, and has the 14th-best winning percentage all-time among Division III's coaches.  Travis is assisted by Jacques Edeline and Ben McKenzie.

Clayton State is led by Pete Peterson, now in his fourth season with the Lakers.  He holds a 41-19-19 record with Clayton State.  Peterson is assisted by Warren van der Westhuizen, Justin Rhodes and Alex Dowling.

Washington is coached by Joe Clarke, who has led the team to a 118-59-20 , is now in his 11th season with the Bears.  Clarke is assisted by Val Pelizzaro, Jeff Pomranka and Rick Rone.

EMORY NOTES
Emory is one of just eight remaining undefeated and untied teams left in Division III... The Eagles 10-0-0 start in their third in school history, each coming over the last five seasons... Emory has scored two or more goals in each of their ten games this season, and held opponents to one goal or less in nine of ten games... As a team, Emory is ranked eighth in the nation with 3.9 goals per game, 22nd in the nation with a 0.49 goals against average and 29th in the country with a 0.6 shutout percentage... Patrick Carver is ranked seventh in the nation in both points per game (3.0) and goals per game (1.33), and leads the UAA in both categories as well... The junior's five game-winning goals this season and 12 over his career are both one shy of matching school records... Carver was named the UAA Athlete of the Week for the second consecutive week... Patrick McFarland is 19th in the nation with 0.7 assists per game, and 59th in the nation with 1.9 points per game... Goalkeeper Keith Meehan is 10-0-0 this season, and is now tied for fifth-place in school history with 26 career wins... Meehan is 26th in the nation with a 0.551 goals against average this season.

CARVER NAMED A UAA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK FOR THE SECOND-STRAIGHT WEEK

(Oct. 2) Emory University's Patrick Carver was named the University Athletic Association's (UAA) men's soccer offensive Athlete of the Week, based on his two-goal performance against the University of Chicago (Ill.).

Carver's first goal of the game came unassisted in the 79th minute of the game, bringing the Eagles even with the Maroons at two goals apiece and propelling the game into overtime.  In the second overtime, the junior forward scored the contest's ‘golden goal,' leading Emory to a 3-2 victory. 

Carver has earned the honor two weeks in a row.  He leads all UAA players with 12 goals and 27 points this season, and his 12 career game-winning goals are one shy of the school record. 

The Eagles, ranked 18th in the nation, have begun the 2007 season with a 10-0-0 record and are tied for first place in the UAA.  Emory is one of just eight remained undefeated and untied teams left in Division III.

CARVER'S ‘GOLDEN GOAL' LIFTS 18th-RANKED EAGLES TO VICTORY OVER CHICAGO

(Sept. 29) The Emory University men's soccer team began conference play with a big victory, defeating the University of Chicago (Ill.) 3-2 in double overtime on a ‘golden goal' from Patrick Carver.  The victory is the Eagles' second overtime win of the season, and raising the team's record to 10-0-0 on the season.

After falling behind on an early Chicago goal, freshman Michael Scannapieco scored his fifth goal of the season in the 40th minute, off Patrick McFarland's seventh assist of the season.

The Eagles fell behind again in the second half, but struck back quickly on Carver first goal of the day, on an unassisted shot taken from outside the box.  The game remained knotted through the first overtime, before Carver's golden goal came in the 102nd minute of the game.

Carver's two goals give him a team-leading 12 this season, and he now has five game-winning goals this season.  The junior is now just one game-winning goal shy of setting both the Emory single-season and career records.

The win over the Maroons brings the Eagles' record to 1-0-0 in conference play this season.  Emory is ranked 18th in the nation, according to the last National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll.

EMORY PLAYERS RANK HIGH IN NATIONAL STATISTICS SUMMARY

(Sept. 26) A number of Emory University Men's Soccer players have been ranked in the latest NCAA statistical rankings release.  Junior Patrick Carver is 11th in the nation with 2.88 points per game, and 13th in the nation with 1.25 goals per game.  Patrick McFarland is 30th in the nation with 0.67 assists per game, and 61st with 2.0 points per game.  Goalkeeper Keith Meehan is 20th in the nation with a 0.377 goals against average this season.

In addition, as a team, Emory's four goals per game is the 11th-best total in the nation, and the team 0.33 goals against average is the 14th-best.  The Eagles are also averaging a shutout every 0.67 games, the 20th-best ratio in the country.

Emory is one of just three teams in Division III this season to win each of its first nine games, and is one of 15 teams to not register a loss or a tie this year.  The Eagles will put their perfect record on the line this weekend, as they will face their University Athletic Association rival University of Chicago.

18TH RANKED MEN'S SOCCER TO OPEN UAA PLAY AGAINST CHICAGO

(Sept. 25) The Emory University men's Soccer team will begin University Athletic Association (UAA) play this  weekend, travelling to the University of Chicago (Ill.) to take on the Maroons on Saturday at 12:00 PM. 

THE TEAMS
Emory, ranked 18th in the nation and third in the South Region according to the last National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) polls, will enter the match with a 9-0-0 record, including a 2-0-0 mark in road games this season.  The Eagles are coming off a three-win week, including 8-0 victories over Piedmont College (Ga.) and the University of the South (Tenn.), and a 3-1 win over Oglethorpe University (Ga.).

The University of Chicago will enter the match with a 5-3-0 record, and a 2-1-0 record at home.  The Eagles are 13-5-2 all time against the Maroons, but have not beaten Chicago since the 2003 season.  Emory dropped a 2-1 decision to Chicago at home last season.

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is in first season at the Eagles' helm.  He recently became just the 27th coach in Division III history to record 300 career wins, when the Eagles picked up the milestone victory on September 15th against Heidelberg College (Ohio).  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 303-92-37, and has the 14th-best winning percentage all-time among Division III's coaches.  Travis is assisted by Jacques Edeline and Ben McKenzie.

Scott Wiercinski, head coach of the University of Chicago, became the first coach in the program's history to post a winning record in his inaugural season.  He holds a 15-8-4 record during his time with the Maroons.  Wiercinski is assisted by Michael Madero and Ben Reeves.

EMORY NOTES
The Eagles have opened the 2007 season with a 9-0-0 record, marking the fourth time in the last five years Emory has won each of its first nine games... Emory's best start in school history came in 2003, when the Eagles won each of their first 11 games, and were 12-0-1 through their first 13 contests... Emory has outscored opponents 36-3 this season, and has not allowed more than one goal in a game this year... Emory's Patrick Carver was named the offensive UAA Athlete of the Week for men's soccer, following his four-goal, nine-point performance through three games last week... Carver leads the Eagles with 10 goals and 23 points this season... His four game-winning goals this year are two shy of the school single-season record, and the 11 over his career are two shy of Emory's career record... Carver is third in school history in both career points per game (1.81) and career goals per game (0.72)... Patrick McFarland leads all Eagles with six assists this season, and has three assists in his last two games... Goalkeeper Keith Meehan holds an 9-0-0 record this season with a UAA-leading 0.38 goals against average this season... Meehan is Emory's career leader with a 0.63 goals against average, and his 25 career wins place him one shy of a tie for fifth-place in school history.

CARVER NAMED THE UAA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

(Sept. 24) Emory University forward Patrick Carver was named the University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the week for men's soccer, following  his four goals and one assist performance over the last three Emory games.

Carver scored a total of nine points during the week.  On Tuesday, the junior scored the game-winning goal in an 8-0 win over Piedmont College (Ga.).  He then recorded a season high five points against the University of the South (Tenn.), registering two goals and an assist in an 8-0 win over the Tigers.  Carver concluded his week with a goal against Oglethorpe University (Ga.), securing a 3-1 win for Emory.  Carver has scored in each of the eight Eagles games that he has played in this season, and leads the team with 10 goals and 23 points. 

Carver's honor marks the second-consecutive week an Emory men's soccer player has garnered the honor, and the second time that Carver has been named a conference athlete of the week during his career.  The forward has helped the 25th-ranked Eagles to a perfect 9-0-0 start, the fourth in the last five years for Emory.

NO. 25 EMORY DEFEATS OGLETHORPE TO IMPROVE TO 9-0-0

(Sept. 22) Emory senior Andrew Zalk came off the bench to record an assist and a game-winning goal, leading the 25th-ranked Eagles to a 3-1 victory over Oglethorpe University (Ga.).

Zalk assisted on the game's first goal, the second of the season for defender Andre Jakubowski, giving the Eagles a 1-0 lead in the 19th-minute.  Zalk added a goal of his own in the 39th-minute off Patrick McFarland's team-leading sixth assist of the year, providing Emory with all the offense they would need heading into the second half.

After an early second-half goal from Oglethorpe brought the game back to within one score, junior Patrick Carver solidified the Eagles' victory with his 10th goal of the season on a  John Darsie assist in the 71st minute of the match. 

Carver now leads all Eagles scorers with 23 points this season (10 goals and three assists in eight games played).  The forward has already surpassed his total of 21 points from a season ago, when he led the Eagles in scoring.  He is now 11 points shy of his career high of 34 points from his freshman season.

Emory outshot Oglethorpe 24-7, including a 11-0 advantage in the first half.  The Eagles have outscored their opponents 23-1 in the team's last four games.

With the victory over Oglethorpe, Emory remains perfect in 2007 with a 9-0-0 record.  Next up for the Eagles will be conference play, as they will travel to play their University Athletic Association rival University of Chicago (Ill.) on Saturday at 12:00 PM.

25th-RANKED MEN'S SOCCER BLANKS THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH

(Sept. 21) Patrick Carver, Joey Howie and Michael Scannapieco each scored a pair of goals for the 25th-ranked Emory University, as the Eagles shutout the University of the South (Tenn.) Tigers 8-0.

Howie scored the first two goals of the game for the Eagles, giving Emory a 2-0 lead just 14 minutes into the game.  Howie later added an assist in the game, giving him three goals and four assists for 10 points this season, the third-best total on the team.

Carver followed Howie with two goals and an assist of his own, giving him nine in just seven games this season.  The junior forward leads all Eagles with 21 points this season.

With the Eagles holding a comfortable lead late in the first half, Scannapieco, a freshman reserve, recorded his first multiple-goal game of his Emory career, and now has four goals in his last three games.

Senior goalkeeper Keith Meehan played the majority of the game between the posts for the Eagles, contributing to the Eagles' sixth team shutout of the season, and earning his eighth win of the season.  Freshman Greg Irons finished off the game, playing the final 27 minutes of the shutout in goal.

With the win, Emory improves to 8-0-0 on the season.  The Eagles will travel to cross-town rival Oglethorpe University (Ga.) on Sunday to face the Stormy Petrels at 3:15 PM.

NO. 25 EMORY RETURNS HOME TO FACE SEWANEE; TRAVELS CROSSTOWN TO FACE OGLETHORPE

(Sept. 20) The Emory University Men's soccer team, ranked 25th in the nation, will play its first home game since September 1st, hosting the University of the South (Tenn.) on Friday night, before making the cross-town trip to face Oglethorpe University (Ga.).

THE TEAMS
Emory University will begin the weekend with a 7-0-0 record, after defeating Piedmont College (Ga.) 8-0 on Tuesday.  The Eagles are the 25th-ranked team in the nation and the fourth-ranked team in the South Region according to the latest National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) poll.  Emory is 2-0-0 at the Woodruff P.E. Center, 1-0-0 in road games, and 4-0-0 in neutral play.

The University of the South has begun their 2007 season with a 2-3-0 record, including a 1-1-0 record in road games this season.  The Eagles hold a 18-5-0 advantage in the previous 23 meeting between the two teams, including a 3-0 victory.  Emory goalkeeper Keith Meehan recorded a 90-minute shutout over the Tigers last season, and forward Patrick Carver has a goal and an assists in two career games against Sewanee.

Oglethorpe is 1-4-0 in 2007, including a 0-3-0 mark in road games.  The Eagles have never lost a match to the Stormy Petrels, holding a 24-0-1 advantage in the series history.  Emory defeated Oglethorpe 3-1 last season.  Over his career, Carver has scored three goals and two assists in two games against the Stormy Petrels, and Joey Howie has added two goals and two assists in two games.

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is in first season at the Eagles' helm.  He recently became just the 27th coach in Division III history to record 300 career wins, when the Eagles picked up the milestone victory on September 15th against Heidelberg College (Ohio).  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 301-92-37, and has the 14th-best winning percentage all-time among Division III's coaches.  Travis is assisted by Jacques Edeline.

The University of the South is coached by David Poggi, who is in his first season as the team's head coach.  He is assisted by Kelly Wolverton.

Oglethorpe is coached by Jon Akin.  He is assisted by Keylor Reyes and goalkeeper coach Kostas Hatzikoutelis.

EMORY NOTES
The Eagles' 7-0-0 start to the season is the team's third-straight, and marks the sixth time the feat has been accomplished in the program's history... Emory made the NCAA Tournament in three of the previous five seasons that began with seven-straight wins... Emory has outscored its opponents 25-2 this season, including a 14-1 mark in the second half of games this season... The Eagles have outshot their opponents 95-35 through seven games this year... Junior forward Patrick Carver has scored four game-winning goals this season, just two shy of the school single-season record... Carver's 11 career game-winning goals are also two shy of tying the school record... He leads the Eagles this season with seven goals and 16 points... Junior Patrick McFarland was named the University Athletic Association Athlete of the Week after recording two goals and two assists over two games last weekend... He is second on the team with 15 points and six goals, and is tied for the team lead with three assists... Carver and McFarland have each scored a goal in six of Emory's seven games this year... Senior Keith Meehan has started all seven games in goal for Emory this season, recording a 7-0-0 record, three shutouts and a 0.32 goals against average... Meehan has the lowest career goals against average (0.63) in school history, the sixth-most wins (23), and the fifth-most shutouts (12).

NO. 25 EMORY STAYS PERFECT WITH 8-0 WIN OVER PIEDMONT

(Sept. 18) The 25th-ranked Emory University Men's Soccer team remained perfect on the 2007 campaign Tuesday, defeating Piedmont College (Ga.) 8-0.  With the win, Emory improves to 7-0-0 this season, while Piedmont falls to 3-3-0.

Emory's Patrick Carver scored the opening goal of the game in the second minute, his fourth game-winning goal of the season.  He leads all Emory players this year with seven goals and 16 points.

Junior Patrick McFarland recorded a goal in the game as well, marking the sixth time in seven games this season that both McFarland and Carver have each scored goals in the same game.  In three career games against Piedmont, McFarland has scored five goals and one assist.

Jack Eisen-Markowitz added his first two goals and an assist in the game, giving the junior his first career multiple goal game, and helping to extend Emory's lead in the game.     

Goalkeepers Keith Meehan and Jonathan Laycock combined for the Eagles' fifth shutout of the season.  Meehan converted three saves, stopping all three of the Lions' shots on goal.

Emory outshot Piedmont 13-3 during the game, and held an 11-0 advantage in corner kicks during the game.

The Eagles have opened their season with seven consecutive wins for the third consecutive season.  Emory will continue its season on Friday night, when they will host the University of the South (Tenn.) at 7:00 PM.

EMORY MEN'S SOCCER ENTERS THE TOP-25; WILL PLAY PIEDMONT TUESDAY

(Sept. 18) The Emory University Men's  Soccer team entered the Adidas/ National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) rankings for the first time in the 2007 season, taking over the 25th spot in the latest poll.

This is the first week the Eagles have been ranked since the fifth week of the 2006 season, when Emory was tied for 17th in the NSCAA poll.  The Eagles also moved up to fourth in the regional rankings, following wins over Wittenberg College (Ohio) and Heidelberg College (Ohio) last weekend.

Emory has opened the season 6-0-0 for the third consecutive season, following strong starts for junior forwards Patrick Carver (six goals and two assists for 14 points) and Patrick McFarland (five goals and three assists for 13 points), and senior goalkeeper Keith Meehan (6-0-0 record and a 0.35 goals against average).

The Eagles will face Piedmont College (Ga.) Tuesday evening, as they try to preserve their perfect season.  Piedmont, a regional opponent, is 3-2-0 in 2007, including a 2-1 loss in their last game against Maryville College (Tenn.).  The Eagles will travel to Demorest, GA for the match, which will begin at 7:00 PM.

MCFARLAND NAMED A UAA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

(Sept. 18) Emory University's Patrick McFarland was named the Men's  Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week by the University Athletic Association (UAA), following his performance at the Adidas Invitational.

McFarland recorded two goals and two assists over two games for the Eagles, including scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against Wittenberg College.  His contributions helped Emory to a 2-0-0 record and a tournament win at the Adidas Invitational in Danville, KY.  The junior forward leads the Eagles with three assists on the campaign, and is second on the team with five goals and 13 points.

The Eagles have opened their 2007 season with a 6-0-0 record, marking the third-consecutive season they have won each of their first six games.

EMORY DEFEATS HEIDELBERG TO GIVE TRAVIS HIS 300th-CAREER VICTORY

(Sept. 15) Emory University Men's Soccer Head Coach Sonny Travis became the 27th-member of the NCAA Division III 300-win club, as the Eagles defeated Heidelberg College (Ohio) 4-0 at the Adidas Invitational.

"It couldn't have come in a better situation, here at Emory with the team starting 6-0," said Travis of his 300th win.

The game was never in doubt for the Eagles, who received goals from leading scorers Patrick Carver and Patrick McFarland, along with the first-career goal for freshman Michael Scannapieco.  Keith Meehan earned the win in goal, playing 75 minutes in the nets before he was relieved by Jonathan Laycock, who made his Emory debut.

Carver now leads all Eagles with six goals and 14 points this season, including three game-winning goals.  McFarland is just behind Carver with five goals and three assists for 13 points.

For Travis, the getting the win at Centre College (Ky.), the host school of the Adidas Invitational, held special meaning.  Travis began his coaching career at Centre, leading the Colonels from 1986-88.

"As a soccer coach, 300 wins is always a special number," said Travis. "But reaching the number at Center where I started, is even more special."

Travis' career record is now 300-92-37.  He began the 2007 season with the 15th-best winning percentage in Division III history amongst qualifying coaches, and is now one of 19 active coaches with at least 300 wins.

The Eagles improved to 6-0-0 this season, marking the third-straight year the Eagles have won each of their first six games.  Emory will try and continue their winning streak on Tuesday on the road against Piedmont College (Ga.).

EMORY SOCCER REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH OVERTIME WIN AGAINST WITTENBERG

(Sept. 14) In a battle of undefeated teams, Emory University's Patrick McFarland scored the ‘golden goal' in the 101st minute over Wittenberg University (Ohio), giving the Eagles a 2-1 win.

The Eagles got on the board early in the game with a Patrick Carver goal, the junior's fifth of the season over four games played.  Carver leads all Eagles this season with five goals (one shy of his total for the entire 2006 season) and 11 points. 

Wittenberg struck back to tie the game, scoring at the end of the first half.  Both teams then went scoreless over the following 58 minutes, before McFarland's game-winning goal in overtime.

McFarland's goal was his fourth of the year, and his first game-winning goal of the season.  It was also the first ‘golden goal' (overtime, game-winning goal) of the junior's career.

The ‘golden goal' was the 18th since 1997, when Emory began keeping track of the statistic.  The last Emory ‘golden goal' came almost exactly a year ago, when Joey Howie defeated Christopher Newport University (Va.) with an overtime goal on September 10, 2006. 

The game also marked the fourth time in five games this season that both Carver and McFarland have scored a goal in the same game.

Senior Keith Meehan played the entirety of the game in goal, recording five saves.  He holds a 5-0-0 record this season, with a 0.41 goals against average.

With the win, Emory, ranked fifth in the South Region improved to 5-0-0 on the season with the win, marking the ninth time in school history Emory has started a season with five-consecutive victories.  Wittenberg, previously undefeated and ranked fourth in the Great Lakes Region, dropped to 4-1-1 on the 2007 campaign.

Emory will take the pitch again on Saturday at the Adidas Invitational, where they will face Heidelberg College (Ohio) at 5:00 PM.

EAGLES LOOK TO EXTEND THEIR WINNING STREAK AT THE ADIDAS INVITATIONAL

(Sept. 11) The Emory University men's soccer team will continue its road trip this weekend, travelling to the Adidas Invitational in Danville, KY this weekend.  The Eagles will face Whittenberg University (Ohio) on Friday at 5:00 PM, and Heidelberg College (Ohio) on Saturday at 5:00 PM.

THE TEAMS
Emory will begin the weekend with a 4-0-0 record, including a 2-0-0 mark away from the Woodruff P.E. Center this weekend.  The Eagles are coming off a pair of wins at the ESPRIT Division III Tournament last weekend, where they defeated both Lynchburg College (Va.) and Guilford College (N. Car.).  Emory received votes in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll, and was ranked fifth in the South Region. 

Wittenberg will begin the weekend with a 4-0-1 record, but will play its first road games of the season at the Adidas Tournament.  Three of the Tigers' four victories this season have been by shutout, and they have outscored their opponents 15-2 this year.  This will be the first time Emory and Wittenberg will face each other.  Wittenberg received votes in the latest NSCAA poll, and is ranked third in the Great Lakes Region.

Heidelberg will begin the weekend with a 2-2-0 record, including a 1-1-0 record in both road and neutral games.  Despite outshooting their opponents 53-43 this year, the Student Princes have been outscored 6-5 through four games.  This will be the first meeting between the two programs. 

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is in first season at the Eagles' helm.  He has a chance to get his 300th-career win this weekend, should the Eagles win both games.  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 298-92-37, and is ranked 14th among Division III's all-time winningest coaches.  Travis is assisted by Jacques Edeline.

Wittenberg is led by head coach Dr. Steve Dawson, compiling a 237-175-25 record during his time with the school.  He is a three time conference coach of the year, and his teams have made four appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Dawson is assisted by Nick Roberts.

The Student Princes are coached by 19-year veteran Brian Haley.  Haley has led Heidelberg to 12 winning seasons over the last 14 years.  He is assisted by Vince Laverick.

EMORY NOTES
Emory's 4-0-0 start this season marks the fifth-consecutive year that the Eagles have won each of their first four games, and the tenth time in the program's history...  In eight of the previous nine years, Emory has improved to 5-0-0... The Eagles have outscored their opponents 11-1 this season, and outshot opposing teams 54-19... Emory goalkeeper Keith Meehan is 4-0-0 this season with two shutouts... The senior is first in school history with a career 0.65 goals against average, fifth with 12 career shutouts and sixth with 20 career victories... Junior Patrick Carver is the Eagles leading scorer with four goals and one assist this year for nine points... Carver has two game-winning goals this season, giving him nine over his career, the third-best total in school history... Senior Andrew Zalk recorded two goals and one assist over three games last weekend... Junior midfielder Marc Del Marmol leads the Eagles with three assists this season.

EAGLES DEFEAT QUAKERS FOR THEIR FOURTH-STRAIGHT WIN

(Sept. 9) Senior Andrew Zalk scored two goals in a game for the first time in his Emory career, helping the Emory University Men's Soccer Team to a 2-1 win over Guilford College (N. Car.).  The win brings the Eagles to a perfect 4-0-0 this season, while the Quakers fell to 2-3-0 during the campaign.

Zalk's first goal came in the first half of the game off a Marc Del Marmol assist, giving the Eagles a 1-0 lead in the game.  After the Quakers evened the game up in the second half, Zalk struck again, scoring the game-winning goal from a Jordan Edelman assist.

The game marks the first multiple-goal game of Zalk's four-year career with the Eagles.  His previous career high for points in a game came on September 3, 2006, when he registered three points (a goal and an assist) against Wisconsin Lutheran College.  Over the past two games, Zalk has registered the two goals and an assist.

The win concludes Emory's play at the ESPRIT Division III Tournament, as the Eagles have gotten off to their fifth-straight 4-0-0 start to a season.  Emory will travel to Danville, KY next weekend, where they will take part in the Adidas Invitational, hosted by Centre College (Ky.).

EMORY SHUTS OUT LYNCHBURG WITH 3-0 WIN

(Sept. 8) The Emory University men's soccer team recorded its third shutout to open the season, and the combination of Patrick Carver and Patrick McFarland each scored a goal for the third-straight game, as the Eagles defeated Lynchburg College (Va.) 3-0 at the ESPRIT Division III Tournament.  The victory raises the Eagles' record to 3-0-0 this season, while the Hornets fell to 2-1-0.

After being held scoreless through the first 73 minutes of the game, Carver scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick.  The goal was the junior's fourth this season, just two shy of his total from all of last season.  He has also recorded two game winners this year.

The Eagles quickly added on two insurance goals, scoring twice within six minutes of Carver's first goal.  McFarland scored his third goal of the season off Carver's first assist of the year, and Alex Diego recorded his first goal of the season, from Andrew Zalk's first assist.

Goalkeeper Keith Meehan registered his second complete-game shutout of the year, making one save in 90 minutes in goal.  The shutout is the 12th of the senior's career, moving him into sole possession of fifth-place in school history.

Emory has now outscored its opponents 9-0 through three games this season.  The Eagles will try to extend their winning streak to four games on Sunday, when they will conclude the ESPRIT Division III Tournament with a match against Guilford College (N. Car.) at 11:00 AM.

EMORY TO PLAY TWO KEY IN-REGION GAMES AT THE ESPRIT TOURNAMENT

(Sept. 5) The Emory University men's soccer team will play two important early-season games this weekend, as the Eagles will face Lynchburg College (Va.) and Guilford College (N. Car.) at the Esprit Division III Tournament in Raleigh, NC.  Emory will face Lynchburg at 1:00 PM on Saturday, and Guilford at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

THE TEAMS
Emory will enter the weekend with a 2-0-0 record, after claiming a 2-0 victory over Mississippi College and a 4-0 win over Husson College (Maine) during the team's opening weekend.  The Eagles are ranked seventh in the South Region according to the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/ adidas poll.

Lynchburg, ranked fourth in the South Region, will enter the tournament with a 3-0-0 record.  Emory holds a 3-1-0 record in games against Lynchburg, including a 1-0 win last season.  Eagles' goalkeeper Keith Meehan recorded a three-save shutout during last year's game, and Alex Diego scored the game's lone goal, on an assist from Joey Howie.

Guilford will begin the weekend with a 1-2-0 record.  The Eagles and the Quakers tied in their only previous meeting, which took place in 1993.

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is in first season at the Eagles' helm.  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 296-92-37, and is ranked 14th among Division III's all-time winningest coaches.  He is just four wins shy of becoming just the 27th coach in Division III history to win 300 games.  Travis is assisted by Jacques Edeline.

Lynchburg is led by head coach Chris Yeager, who both played for and was an assistant coach for Emory's Sonny Travis while they were both at Virginia Wesleyan College.  He has compiled a 44-47-6 record since joining the team in 2002.  Yeager is assisted by Joe Vari, Greg Ridout and Jimmy Tharpe.

Guilford is led by head coach Jeff Bateson, who is in his second season with the Quakers.  He went 5-11-1 during his inaugural season with the team last year.  Bateson is assisted by Zane Campbell.

EMORY NOTES
Emory University picked up wins in each of its first two games, en route to winning the Emory Tournament for the second-consecutive year... This season marks the 13th time in school history and the fifth-straight year that the Eagles have won each of their first two games... Emory has opened the season with two shutouts, marking the third time in the last four years they have done so... The Eagles shutout eight of their first nine opponents in 2005, and each of their first four opponents in 2004... Emory goalkeeper Keith Meehan recorded the 11th shutout of his career on Friday, the fifth most in school history... Emory forward Patrick Carver recorded three goals in two games last weekend, including a two-goal performance against Husson College... Carver has led the Eagles in goals scored in each of his two previous seasons on the team... His 24 career goals tie him for 15th in school history, and his 61 points rank him 17th in school history... Junior Patrick McFarland scored a goal in each of the Emory games last weekend, and added an assist... Emory defender Andre Jakubowski scored the first goal of his career on Saturday, a header against Husson.

EAGLES CLINCH EMORY UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT WITH WIN OVER HUSSON

(Sept. 1) Emory University recorded its second-consecutive shutout of the year, defeating Husson College (Maine) 4-0 at the Woodruff P.E. Center.  The win gives the Eagles the title at the Emory University Tournament for the second-straight year.

The Eagles got off to a quick start in the game, as junior defender Andre Jakubowski recorded his first-career goal, a header off a corner kick from Jack Eisen-Markowitz.  Junior forward Patrick McFarland added a goal in the first half as well, his second in as many games this season.

The Eagles continued their dominance in the second half, doubling their lead with two Patrick Carver goals, his second and third of the season. 

Emory received another solid performance from senior goalkeeper Keith Meehan, who made one save in 67 minutes of play.  Freshman Greg Irons made his Emory debut, playing the final 23 minutes of the shutout victory.

The win improves the Eagles record to 2-0-0 this season, while Husson drops to 0-2-0 with the loss.  Emory will be back in action next Saturday, when they will travel to Raleigh, NC to compete in the ESPRIT Division III Tournament.

"THE PATRICKS" SHINE IN A 2-0 EMORY WIN OVER MISSISSIPPI


(Aug. 31) Emory University's Patrick Carver and Patrick McFarland each recorded a goal, and goalkeeper Keith Meehan converted six saves en route to a 2-0 Emory victory over Mississippi College in the team's season-opening match.

"It was a great win for the team, because Mississippi College is a quality team," said Emory Head Coach Sonny Travis.

Carver opened his junior season with the Eagles by scoring an unassisted goal on a rebounded ball off the crossbar just 17 minutes into the Eagles season.  Carver, who has led the Eagles in goals each of the past two seasons, took four shots during the game, two of which were on goal.

The goal was all that senior goalkeeper Keith Meehan needed, as he recorded a shutout in the season opener for the second-consecutive year.  The shutout was the 11th of Meehan's career, moving him into a tie for fifth place with former Eagle Rohit Agarwal, for career shutouts as an Eagle.   

McFarland gave the Eagles some breathing room in the second half, scoring in the 67th minute off of a corner kick from Joey Howie, and a header from Marc Del Marmol. 

"I think the Patricks are going to score a lot of goals this year," said Travis of his two junior forwards.

Emory improved to 1-0-0 this season, and 17-7-1 in season-opening games.  The Eagles win comes in the middle of their Emory University Tournament, at the Woodruff P.E. Center.  Play in the tournament will continue tomorrow, as the Eagles will face Husson College at 7:30 PM. 

EMORY UNIVERSITY MEN'S SOCCER TO KICK OFF THE 2007 SEASON

(Aug. 29) The Emory University Men's Soccer Team will begin its 2007 season this weekend, as they will play host for the Emory University Tournament.  The Eagles will face off against the Mississippi College Choctaws at 7:30 PM on Friday, and Husson College (Maine) Eagles at 7:30 PM on Saturday.  In addition, Emory will host two neutral games, as the Oglethorpe University (Ga.) Stormy Petrels will face Husson at 5:00 PM Friday, and Mississippi at 5:00 PM Saturday.  Each of the teams will be playing its first regular-season games of 2007.

THE RECORDS
Emory will enter the season following an 11-6-0 record in 2006, including a 2-0 record at the Emory University Tournament.  The Eagles were 8-2-0 in matches at the Woodruff P.E. Center last season.    

Husson finished the 2006 campaign with a 12-4-3 record, including a 7-1-1 start to the season.  The Eagles went 6-2-1 in road games last season.  This will be the first meeting in the history of the two schools.

Mississippi will begin the 2007 season after recording a 14-5-3 campaign during the 2006 season, including a 5-4-2 record on the road and a 1-0-1 on neutral sites.  In the only previous meeting between the two programs in 1998, Emory came away with the victory.

Oglethorpe finished its 2006 season with a 13-6-0 record, including a 1-1-0 mark on neutral sites.  

THE COACHES
Emory is coached by Sonny Travis, who is beginning his first season at the Eagles' helm.  Travis comes to the Eagles after an 18-year stint at Virginia Wesleyan College, where he 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Travis holds a career record of 294-92-37, and is ranked 14th among Division III's all-time winningest coaches.  He is assisted by Jacques Edeline.

Husson is led by first-year head coach Seth Brown.  Previously, Brown worked with the Atlanta Silverbacks, a local professional soccer organization.  He is assisted by Mike Noblet.

Mississippi is coached by Kevin Johns, who is entering his fourth season as the team's head coach.  He holds a 30-22-4 record in his previous three seasons with the team.  Johns is assisted by James Gledhill.

Oglethorpe is coached by Jon Akin.  He is assisted by Keylor Reyes and goalkeeper coach Ron Apollon.

EMORY NOTES
Emory will be returning its two top scorers from the 2006 season, junior forwards Patrick Carver (six goals and nine assists for 21 points) and Patrick McFarland (five goals and five assists for 15 points)... The Eagles will also be returning senior goalkeeper Keith Meehan, who recorded a 0.93 goals against average last season, while starting all 17 Emory games during the year... Also returning from the 2006 starting lineup are midfielders Marc Del Marmol and Joey Howie, and defender Jordan Edelman... Emory outscored its opponents 30-16 in 2006, and outshot opposing teams 266-152...  The Eagles finished the 2007 preseason with a 1-1 record, including a 1-0 win over Division I opponent Mercer University (Ga.)...  McFarland and Carver each had a goal during the preseason, while Del Marmol, Howie and Andrew Zalk recorded assists.

EMORY SPORTS TO UTILIZE LIVE ONLINE STATS BEGINNING IN 2007

(Aug. 24) Starting with the Fall 2007 season, Emory University fans will be able to follow games live online for free, through Emory's new live statistics feature.

Live statistics online will be available for all men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, softball, and baseball home games.  This service will be provided in addition to the Teamline audio broadcasts of all Emory home games.

To access the live stats for a game, go to your selected sports' homepage the day of the event, and click on the ‘Live Stats' logo and link.  The page will refresh itself every 30 seconds, keeping you updated with the most current plays.  

To look at an example of the live stats screen, please click on the sport of your choice below:

Baseball & Softball
Men's & Women's Basketball
Volleyball
Men's & Women's Soccer

EMORY DEFEATS MERCER IN PRESEASON MATCH

(Aug. 22) In the team's first game of the 2007 preseason, Emory University defeated a Division I opponent, Mercer University (Ga.), 1-0 at the Woodruff P.E. Center.  The win, although unofficial, comes in Sonny Travis', the new Emory Head Coach, first match on the Emory sidelines.  

Patrick Carver, the Eagles' leading goal-scorer in each of the past two seasons, scored the game's lone goal, striking in the 18th minute of the match.  He received an assist on the play was Marc Del Marmol.

Goalkeeper Keith Meehan recorded the shutout, playing the entire game in goal and converting three saves.  Meehan, a senior, played all but five minutes in goal for the Eagles in 2006.

The Eagles will be in action again on Saturday, when the Eagles will travel to Mount Berry, GA to take on Berry College in another exhibition match.  Emory will open up its 2007 regular season on Friday, August 31st against Mississippi College at the Woodruff P.E. Center.

EMORY MEN'S SOCCER TO HOST MERCER FOR AN EXHIBITION MATCH

(Aug. 20) The Emory University Men's Soccer Team will host an exhibition match against Division I Mercer University (Ga.) this Wednesday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM.  The match, taking place at the Woodruff Physical Education Center on the Emory University campus, will be the Eagles' first home event of the 2007 season.  Admission to the match is free to the public. 

The two teams met for an exhibition match prior to the start of the 2006 season as well, with the game in Macon, GA ending in a scoreless tie. 

Emory will begin its regular season by hosting the Emory University Tournament.  The Eagles' first game will be on Friday, August 31st at 7:30 PM against Mississippi College.

NEW BEGINNINGS AND FAMILIAR FACES FOR EMORY MEN'S SOCCER IN 2007

(Aug. 20) The Emory University Men's Soccer Team had high hopes for the 2006 season after opening the year with a 9-0 record.  However, a 2-5 record in UAA play to end the season prevented the Eagles from advancing to the NCAA tournament.  Now, after the departure of 19-year head coach Mike Rubesch (who left to pursue a career with the AJAX Team of the South African Premier Soccer League), the Eagles will turn to the experience of new Head Coach Sonny Travis, who comes to Emory after 18-years at Virginia Wesleyan College. 

"Emory stands for excellence.  I think the UAA is a great conference, and there is a lot of history of success in soccer at Emory, and the school is a great institution," said Travis.

Travis begins the season with 294 victories over his coaching career, just six shy of becoming the 28th Division III head soccer coach to join the 300-win club.  However, his goals for Emory this season are well-beyond personal milestones.    

"I'm going to expect the same thing from this team that I have expected from every team I have ever coached - to win the conference and to go to the National Tournament."     

The Eagles will be returning a strong core of players on the offensive side of the ball, including leading scorers Patrick Carver and Patrick McFarland.  After being named the UAA Rookie of the Year and setting Emory freshman records in goals scored (15) and points (34), Carver saw a slight drop in his points in his sophomore season (six goals and nine assists for 21 points), as he moved from forward to midfield.  McFarland, also a junior, finished second on the team in 2006 with five goals and five assists for 15 points.

"The two Patrick's are going to be a powerful duo on the offensive attack," said Assistant Coach Jacques Edeline.     

On the defensive side, goalkeeper Keith Meehan will return for his senior season, following a solid 2006 season in the net.  Meehan played all but five minutes in goal for the Eagles last season, compiling a 0.93 goals against average and six shutouts.

In the backfield, the Eagles will look to recover from the loss of three key graduating seniors from last year's team, including two-time All-South Region defender Matthew Kaufman.  The lone returning defensive starter will be junior Jordan Edelman, who started each of Emory's 17 games last year.  Also figuring to be a factor in the Eagles' backfield is sophomore Andre Jakubowski, who played in 14 games during his inaugural season with Emory last year.

"We graduated some great defensive players, but there are definitely some players with experience who will be returning, particularly Jordan and Andre," said Edeline.

Emory will open its 2007 regular season with the annual Emory University Tournament at the Woodruff Physical Education Center on August 31st and September 1st.  Later in the season, the Eagles will be facing three teams ranked in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America/ Adidas preseason poll, each in the UAA.  New York University, which will travel to Emory on October 28th, will open the season ranked fourth in the Nation, the 13th-ranked Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) will host the Eagles on October 12th, and Washington University (Mo.), ranked 23rd, will be in Atlanta to face Emory on October 7th.

EMORY MEN'S SOCCER NAMES JACQUES EDELINE ASSISTANT COACH

(Aug. 15) Emory University men's soccer coach Sonny Travis has announced the appointment of Jacques Edeline as assistant coach.

Edeline is a familiar face to the Emory program, having played for the Eagles during the 2002-2005 seasons.  During his career, he appeared in 73 games, 60 as a starter, and totaled 15 goals and 14 assists for 44 points.  He served as captain of the 2005 squad and was a member of two teams that made appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  Edeline distinguished himself in the classroom as well, earning All-University Athletic Association academic honors all four years of his collegiate career.

Edeline has seven years of coaching and instructional experience working at the camp and club levels and has served as community coach for the boy's varsity team at Decatur High School.  He recently obtained his USSF "C" License.

"I feel fortunate to have Jacques as an assistant coach," Travis said.  "I have had the opportunity to work with him as various camps and was impressed with him.  In addition, the fact that he was a former captain at Emory shows his leadership potential."

Edeline, a native of Avondale Estates, attended St. Pius High School where he was a member of state championships teams in 1999 and 2001.  He earned his bachelor's degree from Emory in history.

The Emory men's soccer team will host Mercer in an exhibition contest on Wednesday, Aug. 22, starting at 7:00 p.m. 

EMORY NAMES SONNY TRAVIS INTERIM MEN'S SOCCER COACH

(July 31) Sonny Travis, the head men's soccer coach at Virginia Wesleyan since 1989 and school's athletic director since 1999, has been named interim head coach of the Emory men's soccer program for the 2007 season. The announcement was made by Emory Interim Athletic Director Myra Sims.

Travis comes to the Eagles' program after an extremely successful 18-year stint with the Virginia Wesleyan program. During his tenure, he has established himself as the school's all-time winningest coach with a record of 270-74-31. He directed Virginia Wesleyan to 13 NCAA appearances, including four this decade (2000, 2003, 2005, 2006), and eight Old Dominion Athletic Conference championships. He had three of his squads advance to the NCAA Tournament's Final 16. He has been honored as the "Coach of the Year" on 15 occasions including five ODAC Conference selections.   In 21 years of coaching at the Division III level, which includes a three-year stay at Centre College (1986-89), Travis a career ledger of 294-92-37.  He is ranked 14th among Division III's all-time winningest coaches.

"Emory is a prestigious University and the University Athletic Association is one of the top conferences in the nation," Travis said.  "I'm looking forward to working with true student-athletes who strive to be successful both on and off the field.  I am passionate about the sport of soccer and aware of the great tradition that it has had at Emory.  I am looking forward to the upcoming season."

Travis holds a Class "A" license with the United States Soccer Federation as well as an NSCAA Premier Diploma.  He serves as a state or district Olympic Development Program coach in three states and is presently on the Virginia Coaching Education Staff for licensing coaches at the USSF "D" and National "C" courses conducted in Virginia.

Travis played collegiately at Slippery Rock University where he earned his bachelor's degree in physical education and health in 1977.  He obtained his master's degree in physical education/sports administration concentration from the University of North Carolina in 1980.

Travis takes over for Mike Rubesch who resigned as head coach in June to take a position with a professional team in South Africa.

The Eagles open their regular season on Friday, August, 31 with a home match against Mississippi College at 7:30 p.m.

EMORY MEN'S SOCCER COACH MIKE RUBESCH RESIGNS - WILL TAKE POST WITH SOUTH AFRICAN PROFESSIONAL TEAM

(June 23) Mike Rubesch, who has been affiliated with the Emory University men's soccer program for 23 years, the last 19 as head coach, has announced his resignation.  Rubesch will take a position with the AJAX (pronounced I-AX) Team of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) located in Capetown, South Africa.

During his distinguished tenure at Emory, Rubesch compiled an overall record of 236-99-22, good for a 69.1 winning percentage.  Rubesch posted 15 campaigns of 10 or more wins including an 11-6 ledger during the 2006 campaign.  He guided the Eagles to eight NCAA Tournament appearances and five first-place finishes in the University Athletic Association (UAA). 

Rubesch joined the Emory soccer program in 1984 and served as an assistant under Tom Johnson through 1987 before assuming the head coaching duties for the 1988 season.  He also directed Emory women's soccer program in its first two years of existence (1986-87). Prior to his arrival at Emory, he coached boys and girls soccer at Atlanta's St. Pius High School from 1981-84. 

"I have had an incredible 23 years at Emory and truly appreciative of the opportunities that have come my way over that time," Rubesch said.  "I feel lucky to have experienced working for the best school and athletic department in the country.  I have always firmly believed that Emory soccer is all about the players and family and I am blessed to have been a part of so many wonderful young men's lives here. 

"I'm indebted to Tom Johnson for providing me the opportunity to come to Emory years ago," Rubesch continued.  "A joy for me was to coach Tom's son, David, who served as a captain while he was here.  The memories of having played in the most prestigious and competitive Division III conference, and the friendships that developed with those coaches will stay with me forever. Along those lines, I will always value and treasure the relationships with the coaches, staff and administrators who I had the pleasure of working with at Emory."

Rubesch was honored by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America as the regional "Coach of the Year" in 1988, 1989 and 1991. In addition, he and his assistants were recognized by the UAA as its "Coaching Staff of the Year" in 1988, 1989, 1996, 1998 and 2003.  He coached nine players who earned All-America acclaim and five who were chosen as UAA Player of the Year. 

Rubesch has coached in the Georgia Olympic Development Program since 1987. He has coached the Georgia ‘84 and ‘87 teams that advanced to the final four of the 2002 and 2005 national championships.  In addition, he is currently the '91 Regional Team that competed in Spain in 2006 and Argentina in 2007.

Emory Interim Athletic Director Myra Sims has announced that an interim head coach will be named for the 2007 season.