2014 USC Aiken Men's Soccer Media Guide

Edmund Eastick

Noel Mais

Manuel Medina

Men’s Soccer 2014 Juergen Williams

Joshua Poissant

Table of Contents 02 USC Aiken Info About USC Aiken About the Conference Meet the Staff

08 The Season Season Preview Team Photo Roster

13 The Coach Ike Ofoje

15 The Players Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen

35 The Archives 2013-14 Review 2013-14 Stats 2013-14 Results Record Book

Quick Facts School Address City, State Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Arena Capacity Affiliation Conference Chancellor Athletic Director Department Phone Ticket Office Phone

USC Aiken 471 University Parkway Aiken, S.C. 29801 1961 3,250 Pacers Cardinal, Navy, White Convocation Center 3,600 NCAA Division II Peach Belt Dr. Sandra Jordan Randy Warrick 803-641-3486 803-641-3486

Credits The 2014 Men’s Soccer media guide is a publication of the USC Aiken Sports Information office. It was written and edited

by Brent C. Hager, Sports Information Director.

Photography was provided by Scott Webster, Milledge Austin and CSI Photography. The guide was designed by Cody Keisler.

A special thanks to head coach Ike Ofoje for his assisstance with the publication.

The Peach Belt Conference The Peach Belt Conference is committed to providing, through its dependent collegiate members, a forum for student participation in athletic, academic and co-curricular events under the auspices of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II. We will exemplify the characteristics of a premier intercollegiate conference that prides itself on the inclusion of students of all demographic groups who wish to participate in a well-rounded sports program. Our institutions, our academic goals, our athletic aspirations reflect a communality of purpose and a commitment to excellence in the classroom and on the playing field.

This is USC Aiken ď„–

The University of South Carolina Aiken was chartered in 1961 after entering into an agreement with the University of South Carolina to establish a two-year center in Aiken.

The Aiken Center opened its doors in September 1961 to 139 students. Temporarily housed in Banksia, a renovated mansion in Aiken, the Center consisted of three full-time faculty members (one of whom served as Director of the Center).

In 1968, the Center underwent an institutional self-study and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a branch of the University of South Carolina and as a junior college. The first associate degrees were awarded in June 1968.

The campus of USC Aiken moved from Banksia to its present site in 1972 and physical changes began to occur

An apartment complex for students, Pacer Downs, was ready for occupancy in the fall of 1984. More construction additions to the campus included completion of the Etherredge Center, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, the Business and Education Building, and the Alan B. Miller Nursing Building. Additional land was acquired increasing the campus to 400 acres.

Academic and organizational changes also occurred rapidly. The faculty formalized its organizational structure and redefined its role in the governance of the institution in 1974-75. Also, the students reorganized their governing body and more precisely defined their role on campus; the administration and staff structures were overhauled and expanded to meet the demands of the growing academic programs.

rapidly. At first, the permanent campus consisted of 100 acres and one multipurpose building which housed all university operations. A library was completed in 1975, and additional land was donated that increased the campus to 144 acres. In October 1977, the Student Activities Center was opened. A classroom building was occupied in 1978, and one year later, an auxiliary services building was added.

When the full-time equivalent student enrollment reached 1,066 in the fall of 1975, the USC Aiken campus was permitted to plan for senior level courses and to create a number of baccalaureate degree programs. In that same year, USCA received approval as a four-year branch campus by the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina, and USCA was designated a Recognized Candidate for Senior College

Accreditation. In September 1976, the Board of Trustees granted academic autonomy to the Aiken Campus. The first bachelor’s degrees were granted in May 1977, and USCA became a fully accredited senior college.

Presently, the college community is comprised of more than 3,200 students, over 100 full-time faculty, approximately 110 staff members, and 28 administrators. USCA awards bachelor’s degrees in more than 20 major areas of study, master’s degrees in two areas, and offers a varied program of continuing education courses for the wider community.

Today USC Aiken offers students a liberal education designed to develop an understanding of human experience which will equip them for life in a free society. To accomplish this, the University provides students with an opportunity to discover learning processes which enable them to grow personally and socially.

It promotes students’ interaction within a community of active scholars and artists, and it encourages students to use the knowledge which they gain to deal with the problems of a rapidly changing world.

Meet the Staff users Dr. Sandra Jordan University Chancellor Sandra J. Jordan, former provost and vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College & State University, was named chancellor of the University of South Carolina Aiken in 2012.

Jordan became the fourth chancellor of USC Aiken, succeeding Thomas L. Hallman who retired after 12 years in the position.

“I am tremendously honored and humbled by this opportunity to serve the campus, community and the University of South Carolina system,” Jordan said. “USC Aiken’s mission, unwavering dedication to student success and vibrant partnerships with the community, make this an exceptional and exciting position. I am thrilled to accept this invitation to join

I am tremendously honored and humbled by this opportunity to serve the campus, community and the University of South Carolina system. the Pacers during this pivotal time in the history of the institution and I look forward to working closely with President Pastides, the USC Aiken faculty, staff

and students as well as our alumni and friends to build upon the successes that defined this university’s first 50 years.”

Jordan’s appointment marks a return to the state where her higher education career began. From 1986-1989, she was an assistant professor of art history at Lander University and director of the Monsanto Gallery of Art. Jordan earned her bachelor’s degree in art from the University of Alabama, and her doctorate in art history from the University of Georgia. She has also attended the Management Development Program at Harvard University’s Institute for Higher Education, the 21st Century Leadership Institute and was a summer fellow at Vanderbilt University’s Institute for Higher Education Management. A student of leadership, she is often asked to mentor new leaders at the state and national level.

Jordan has been married for 30 years to Michael Jordan, an architect and graduate of Clemson University. They have a son, Matthew, who is a doctoral student in electrical engineering at Georgia Tech.

Randy Warick Athletic Director

Randy Warrick is in his 28th year as Director of Athletics at the University of South Carolina Aiken.

He was hired at USCA in 1978 as head baseball coach and intramural director and has served many different duties during his tenure.

scholarship. While at North Carolina he earned Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic honors two straight years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1977 and then his Master of Arts in Teaching in 1978.

While coaching baseball for 11 years, Warrick also served as an assistant basketball coach during the 1978-79 season and acting golf coach in 1989-90.

While earning his master’s degree, he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach. In the same season, the team advanced to the College World Series.

As baseball coach, Warrick compiled a 392-146 record, while earning various coaching awards. In 1986 his team advanced to the College World Series, the highlight of his coaching career.

Warrick is a member of the College Athletic Management’s Editorial Board, PBC Awards Committee, NCAA Division II AD’s Association Board of Directors, Greater Augusta Sports Council Board, and is the most recent past chairman of the NCAA Division II National Golf Committee.

Warrick was born in Rocky Mount, N.C. and attended Rocky Mount High School. He was an AllConference player in football, basketball and baseball.

Upon graduation from high school, Warrick went to Louisburg Junior College where he played baseball for two years.

In 1975, Warrick earned his Associate of Arts degree from Louisburg and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals, but decided to stay in school. Warrick then moved on to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a two-year baseball

Warrick is married to Martha Blankenship Warrick of Augusta, Ga. They have one son, Tripp, who graduated from USC Aiken. The Warrick family resides in North Augusta, S.C.

Tim Hall

Associate Athletic Director

Tim Hall is in his 24th year as a member of the USC Aiken athletic department. Hall first joined the program in 1990 as a graduate assistant. In 1993 he was hired on as the university’s full-time NCAA Compliance Coordinator.

game administration and fundraising.

In August 1997, the Batesburg-Leesville native was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director.

In September 2003, Hall was promoted again, this time to the position of Associate Athletic Director for Administration and External Services.

In his time at USC Aiken, Hall has been on a number of campus committees including the first year academic advisor program and the enrollment management action team in the strategic planning process.

In this role, Hall oversees NCAA compliance and academic support. In addition, he assists with home

Hall is married to the former Jenny Fulmer and they have three sons, Jordan, Ethan and Wyatt.

A 1990 graduate of the University of South Carolina, Hall received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration. In 1992, he earned a Master’s in Student Personnel Services from USC as well.

Angie Osbon

Assistant Athletic Director Angie Osbon is in her 15th year as a member of the USC Aiken athletic department. Osbon became the department’s business manager in 1999.

Through the years she has earned a number of other titles, including Senior Woman Administrator, Student Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor and Cheerleading, Mascot and Dance Team Director.

In 2007, Osbon received the Outstanding Committment to Student Development Award from the Office of Student Life.

In September 2003, the Aiken, S.C., native was promoted to the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Business and Student Services.

Osbon earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USC Aiken in 1992. In 1996, Osbon received her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.

In 2002, Osbon was named student organization advisor of the year and was selected to the Who’s Who Among Cheerleading Coaches. In addition, she has been a member of the first year academic advisor program and a staff facilitator for orientation.

The former Angie Mathis is married to Rick Osbon and they have three children, Reagan, Gemma and Sterling.

Brent Hager

Assistant Athletic Director Brent C. Hager is in his second year as the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications/Sports Information Director at USC Aiken.

Hager comes to USC Aiken after serving as the Associate Commissioner for External Affairs at the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference where he handled the promotion of all 16 sports.

During his time at the WVIAC Hager featured the league’s only two Division II National Champions and a National Player of the Year. In addition, he ran multiple championships and redesigned the WVIAC web site. Prior to the WVIAC, Hager spent two years as the Director of Sports Information and Game Operations at Presbyterian College and was the primary contact for eight sports, including

football, volleyball and men’s basketball. Hager spent two and a half years at Gardner-Webb as the Assistant Sports Information Director and handled 13 sports in his time there. He also spent two years at Virginia Tech as an intern in the sports information office where he handled all media requests for the nationally-ranked men’s soccer program and the school’s only national champion at the time. Hager got his start at UNC-Pembroke in 2002.

The Tallahassee, Fla., native attended Wingate University where he received a bachelors of science degree in business administration and sport management. He earned an MBA at UNC-Pembroke in 2004.

Brandon Aiken

Assistant Athletic Director Brandon Aiken is in his 15th year as head athletic trainer and 16th overall at USC Aiken.

(NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Aiken, a native of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., joined the USC Aiken training staff in 1997 as a graduate assistant. He served in that capacity for three years until stepping into the head position in 2000.

Aiken also served as assistant and head athletic trainer at Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center in Aiken, S.C., for more than three years. At Hitchcock, he worked with high school, college, and professional athletes as well as general outpatient rehabilitation.

He was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine prior to the 2009-10 athletic year.

A 1997 graduate of Saint Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, N.C., Aiken received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine. Aiken is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association

Aiken guided the USC Aiken athletic training staff to back-to-back (2007-08 and 2008-09) Peach Belt Conference Athletic Training Staff of the Year awards.

Aiken, who resides in Graniteville, is married to Malinda and the couple has a son, Liam.

Team Preview  The University of South Carolina Aiken men’s soccer team set the bar high for 2014. Head coach Ike Ofoje and his team wants to step up from last year’s results and make a run to the Peach Belt Conference Championship match for the second time in three seasons.

Coming off a 4-11-2 record, it may look as though the Pacers have a long way to go. However, those that were at the matches know otherwise. USC Aiken lost six one-goal contests in 2013, including one in overtime.

The squad had the No. 1 team nationally, Young Harris, on the ropes with the score tied at 2-2 with less than 20 minutes remaining before falling by a 3-2 count.

Not only could the Pacers have easily been 10-5-2, but the team played exceptionally well with a slew of newcomers and one of the youngest teams in Division II with just three seniors.

Due to injuries, USC Aiken was limited to just one keeper for much of the season and was always just one play away from having to put a field player between the pipes. But, Joshua Poissant played valiantly and Brandon Jarosz did so as well upon returning as both picked up PBC Goalkeeper of the Week accolades during the season.

Student-athletes that accounted for five goals in 2013 have all graduated, but with a solid core that saw plenty of playing time a season ago, Ofoje’s team looks to make a push not only for the PBC Tournament, but as a contender.

“Last year we did not have much depth,” Ofoje said.

“This season, we have a lot of players returning and a very talented group of incoming student-athletes.

It means that when we substitute, there will not be a drop-off in terms of style of play and ability of play by our team.

“We play a very tough schedule,” Ofoje stated. “If a team wants to compete in the Peach Belt Conference, it has to schedule tough non-conference opponents and that’s what we are doing in our program. I love playing tough

teams. It makes for a good experience for our players and helps up prepare for the conference, which is on a different level than other conferences in Division II.” The Pacers take on Division I foe USC Upstate, renewing an age-old rivalry that stemmed through the mid-2000’s when USC Upstate was in the Peach Belt and known as USC Spartanburg. Although it is just a scrimmage, the match will help Ofoje and his staff learn a lot about his team while also giving him the ability to play several newcomers.

“We have a fun bunch of guys on the team this year,” Ofoje said. “It makes the job easier for me because we won’t have to teach the basics. We have experienced players and not just from the returners. If everyone comes back fit and we can stay healthy, it will be a good season for us.”

Goalkeepers USC Aiken has four keepers on paper currently, including two with experience on this team.

“It will be a real battle for playing time,” Ofoje said. “We have three very capable net-minders with collegiate experience in Joshua Poissant, Brandon Jarosz and Miles Maynard.”

Poissant and Jarosz played all but 2:57 in goal for the Pacers in 2013. The duo combined for a .701 save percentage and tallied 68 saves on the season.

Defenders One of the most prominent and experienced positions on the team is on defense. Led by third-year standout Dean Smith, and second-year player Manuel Medina, the back line for USC Aiken should be extremely strong.

Smith started all 17 games while Manuel played in 17 contests, starting 16. The pair has played together and understands what each other will do in certain situations.

In addition to the pair, Rodrigo Goncalves saw time in 17 matches, earning the starting nod five times.

Goncalves’ solid play led directly to a pair of goals last season. Edmund Eastick saw time last year and with his improved play during the spring season, Eastick will push for even more playing time as a senior.

“We have a very talented core returning on defense,” Ofoje said. “The experience the players gained last year was very meaningful and will pay dividends this year.

“We also have some very talented individuals coming in. The commitments stem from players that play center back, which has been our problem in the past. With their help, our defense should be better this year.”

Midfield The Pacers have a good group returning in the midfield for 2014. The position is led by seniors Noel Mais and Juergen Williams along with sophomore Nader Fakih.

Mais was tied for second on the team with six points, coming on two goals and a pair of assists. Williams, despite not being credited with a goal or assist, led the squad to several key scoring chances and goals were scored due to his solid play in the midfield. Fakih played in 16 matches, netting one goal but also giving the team a huge boost off the bench.

“Noel is our most experienced player coming back,” Ofoje said. “We expect a whole lot this year from him and hope he will deliver. Should the newcomers influence his game, Noel could have an outstanding season.”

Two rookies in Jordan Misiri and Andre Simmond could have a valuable impact on the success of this year’s team.

“Jordan and Andre are two outstanding players,” Ofoje stated. “They are skillful, quick and have lots of confidence. We will not push them into action before they are ready, but they can play with anyone and several Division I schools were after them.”

In all, Ofoje has a good problem in the midfield with so many talented individuals. USC Aiken’s group at this position could turn the team into a title contender.

Forward The Pacers have to replace one of the most dynamic student-athletes in the Peach Belt Conference due to graduation as Jason King led the squad in goals, assists and points in 2013.

Even though the position will include several newcomers, USC Aiken has some talented individuals returning to the line-up. Sajih Daychoum tallied one of the game-winning goals in 2013. He finished the year tied for second on the squad with six points as he tied for team-high honors with three goals on just six shots.

Jarrel Smalls and Austin Ahimbisibwe saw plenty of action a season ago. Smalls started all 17 contests, netting three goals, while Ahimbisibwe notched 13 starts and played 15 games.

“In addition to the returners, we will rely heavily on transfer Adria Dalmau,” Ofoje said. “He is a true goal scorer. Adria may need a match or two in order to adjust to the speed of play, but once he does that he will be fine.

“Overall, everyone that played last season understands this year it does not matter who we play,” Ofoje said. “We dominated a lot of teams last year but ran out of gas due to our depth. The team understands how close they were in 2013 and have made the necessary changes to get back to the conference tournament.”

A good season for the Pacers would mean a return trip to the PBC Championship. Should the ball bounce in the right direction this season, Ofoje will lead the young, but talented squad to another successful season.

Roster 

No. 00 0 1 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Name Joshua Poissant Brandon Jarosz Matthew Hinman Miles Maynard Dean Smith Chris Perez Jonathan Granger Adria Dalmau Manuel Medina Jonathan Dishon Gabriel Locher Jordan Misiri Noel Mais Edmund Eastick Andre Simmond Nader Fakih Brett Smith Tareq Hailat Trenton Bourque Mckinley Blezin Raul Gallegos Jan Wester Rodrigo Goncalves Juergen Williams Maurice Walters Sajih Daychoum Daane Mallek Nathan Shanko Donavan Smith Ryan Dwyer Sandre Duncan Thomas Dessoye

Pos. GK GK GK GK MF D MF MF D MF MF MF MF D MF MF MF MF D M F M D MF D F D MF F MF D D

Class Sr. r-Jr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. r-So. So. Jr. Fr. So. Fr.

Height 6-5 6-4 6-1 6-3 5-10 6-2 5-8 6-1 5-11 6-2 6-2 5-8 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-7 6-0 6-1 5-7 5-11 6-0 5-10 6-2 5-11 5-10 6-1 6-1 5-9 5-6 5-11 6-2 5-6

Weight 190 190 207 190 160 180 145 170 155 180 177 145 180 174 150 135 165 172 134 170 162 175 180 155 160 175 175 144 151 160 208 141

Hometown/Previous School Windsor Locks, Conn. / Windsor Locks H.S. Bluffton, S.C. / Bluffton H.S. Myrtle Beach, S.C. / St. James H.S. Suwanee, Ga. / Lambert H.S. Lexington, S.C. / Lexington H.S. Peachtree City, Ga. / McIntosh H.S. Aiken, S.C. / South Aiken H.S. Portbou, Spain / University of Barcelona Trenton, S.C. / Spartanburg Methodist Evans, Ga. / Faulkner University Sao Paulo, Brazil / Educativa Concord, N.H. / Concord H.S. Atlanta, Ga. / Kingston College Dorset, England / Kingston Maurward Manchester N.H. / Brewster Academy Freetown, Sierra Leone / St. Petersburg Lexington, S.C. / Lexington H.S. Aiken, S.C. / South Aiken H.S. N. Charleston, S.C. / Fort Dorchester H.S. Orange, N.J. / Essex County CC Aiken, S.C. / USC Salkehatchie Erkrath, Germany / Gymnasium Hochdahl Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Colegio Santo Trinidad & Tobago / Diego Martin Saint Ann, Jamaica / Barton Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Colegio PH Evans, Ga. / Greenbrier H.S. Orlando, Fla. / University of Central Florida Smyrna, Ga. / Georgia Port Maria, Jamaica / Monroe College Lauderhill, Fla. / Boyd Anderson H.S. Walterbooro, S.C. / Colleton County H.S.

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The Coaches Ike Ofoje Head Coach

Ike Ofoje begins his 19th season at the helm of the USC Aiken

The 2011 Pacer men’s soccer team ended their campaign with

men’s soccer program and the 11th year in which he will solely

a record of 3-10-4. The Pacers owned a record of 1-5-2 in Peach

coach just one team.

Belt Conference action.

Ofoje started the women’s program at USC Aiken in 1997 and

The 2010 USC Aiken men’s soccer team advanced to the Peach

served as its head coach for eight seasons, compiling a record

Belt Conference Tournament before losing to Clayton State in

of 51-77-10. In 2005, however, Sue Vodicka was hired as the

the first round of the championship. USC Aiken concluded the

program’s first full-time women’s soccer coach.

year overall with a 2-11-2 record. Brett Van Pelt was chosen to

With the addition of Vodicka, Ofoje took on the role of Director

the league’s All-Conference first team.

of Soccer Operations. In his 18 seasons at the helm of the

The 2009 USC Aiken men’s soccer team closed out their regular

Pacers, he has an 95-196-31 overall record.

season with three consecutive victories, capped off by a 3-2

Despite having one of the youngest teams in the region, Ofoje’s

upset win over 13th-ranked Anderson at the Pacer Pit. USC

team was one of the most competitive although the record

Aiken outscored their opponents 11-3 during the three-game

may not reflect it. He led the Pacers to a 4-11-2 mark, but the

winning streak.

squad dropped six one-goal games. USC Aiken pushed No. 1

Overall, the Pacers finished the 2009 campaign 7-11-1 (2-6

Young Harris to a 3-2 contest and was tied with the top-rated

PBC), earning a trip to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament.

team late in the second half.

The Pacers concluded their season with a 2-0 loss to league

USC Aiken registered a huge 3-1 win on Senior Day over North

rival Lander in the quarterfinals of the 2009 Peach Belt

Georgia. Ofoje had two student-athletes earn Goalkeeper of

Conference Men’s Soccer Championships.

the Week honors by the PBC.

Ofoje guided the Pacers to a 5-11-1 record in the 2008

The Pacers closed out the 2012 season with a 6-6-6 record due

campaign. One season earlier he led the Pacers to a 7-9-2

to NCAA rules, but two of USC Aiken’s six ties included penalty kick shootout wins over nationally sixth-ranked Lander and Young Harris in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament.

With the wins, USC Aiken would advance to the Peach Belt

record in 2007, including a 4-2 mark in Peach Belt play which left them in a three-way tie for second place. The squad was led by junior Kofi Akyere, who was the first player under Ofoje to win PBC co-Player of the Year honors and be named an

Conference Tournament Championship game. The Pacers fell

Honorable Mention All-American.

to Montevallo in the Tournament Championship match.

Playing at “Pacer Pit” has become a specialty of Ofoje’s teams.

In 2007, USC Aiken went 6-2 on their home field with the

College Hall of Fame.

Pacers at one point running their home unbeaten streak to 14.

After graduation, Ofoje played professionally in the United

In 2006, Ofoje guided the Pacers to their most successful

Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues for the Boston Storm

season in the program’s history. After being picked to finish

for two seasons.

seventh in the Peach Belt Conference, USC Aiken had fewer

Ofoje also played on his native country of Nigeria’s junior and

losses than any other PBC team and fell just one point short of the league title. The Pacers set school records in both overall and conference wins, finishing the season with a 12-6-2 record (4-1-2 in the PBC), including a 2-1 win over Lander on October 4.

The Pacers also achieved their first-ever national ranking and appeared in the PBC Tournament Championship game. The rest of the league’s coaches took notice, naming Ofoje the

senior national teams.

While coaching at St. Joseph’s High School in Huntington, W.Va., Ofoje earned his Master’s degree in Sports Management at Marshall University.

Ofoje, who holds a USSF “A” coaching license, served as assistant women’s soccer coach at Illinois State University before arriving at USC Aiken.

2006 PBC Coach of the Year.

The 2001 campaign, in which the Pacers finished 10-9-0 in Ofoje’s sixth season on the USC Aiken sideline, marked the program’s first winning season since 1994 and only its second

Record Overall

Conference

Year

W

L

T

W%

W

L

T

W%

1996

3

15

1

.184

0

4

1

.000

1997

4

16

1

.214

1

6

0

.143

1998

5

13

3

.310

1

5

1

.143

1999

7

12

1

.375

1

5

1

.143

2000

6

11

0

.353

1

6

0

.143

2001

10

9

0

.526

3

3

0

.500

2002

7

10

1

.417

0

5

1

.000

2003

0

11

0

.000

0

6

0

.000

On the women’s side, after struggling through a 1-14-1

2004

5

11

2

.333

0

6

0

.000

inaugural season in 1997, Ofoje led the Pacers to a 45-39-7

2005

2

13

2

.176

1

5

0

.167

record over the next five seasons.

2006

12

6

2

.650

4

1

2

.571

2007

7

9

2

.368

4

2

0

.667

2008

5

11

1

.324

1

5

0

.167

winning record since joining the NCAA Division II in 1990.

Ofoje’s 2002 team reached another milestone. The Pacers entered that year’s Peach Belt Conference Tournament as the seventh seed, but Andre Joseph’s game winner with four minutes to play lifted USC Aiken to a stunning 2-1 upset over eighth-ranked and second seeded North Florida and gave the program its first-ever PBC Tournament victory.

In 2002, the Pacers scored the program’s first-ever win over a top-10 team, a 2-1 overtime victory over ninth-ranked Francis

2009

7

11

1

.395

2

6

0

.250

Marion University.

2010

2

11

2

.200

1

6

1

.143

Ofoje, a 1991 graduate of New Hampshire College, was a

2011

3

10

4

.294

1

5

2

.125

2012

6

6

6

.500

3

5

1

.333

2013

4

11

2

.294

1

7

1

.167

Total

95

196

31

.295

25

88 11 .202

two-time NCAA Division II All-American and was named Most Valuable Player for his 1989 NCAA National Championship team.

As a player at New Hampshire College, Ofoje led his teams to a 72-15-4 record and four NCAA Tournament appearances.

He totaled 58 goals, 36 assists, and 152 points in 75 career matches.

He owns the school record for most career points, is tied for most career assists and is a member of the New Hampshire

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The Players 00 Joshua Poissant Goalkeeper

Bio 2013: Earned Peach Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Goalkeeper of the Week honor for week of Sept. 30 … Played and started in 16 games … Played 1446:24 in goal on the season …

Compiled a record of 3-11-2 … Made 62 saves against 28 goals … Had goals against average of 1.74 … Recorded three shutouts, with two at home and one away … Made eight saves against Ga. Southwestern while playing all 110:00 … Blocked

Quick Facts

100% of SOG in four games … Recorded two shutouts in his

Class:

Senior

three games on the week of Sept. 23 … Made seven saves in

Height:

6’5”

heavy rain against #24 Young Harris.

Hometown:

Windsor Lock, Conn.

Previous School:

Windsor Locks H.S.

2012: Played in 10 games, starting six … Played 717:01 in goal on the season … Compiled a record of 3-2-2 … Made 29 saves against only eight goals … Goals against average of 1.00 was good for third-best in the Peach Belt Conference … Recorded one shutout against St. Andrews on the road on Sept. 15.

2011: Saw action in nine contests, starting two … Logged 358:32 minutes between the pipes … Made 18 saves in goal.

High School: Played in the state All-Star senior game ... Won the Coaches Award at Windsor Locks H.S. and was named All-Conference ... Made 176 saves between the pipes ... Also played baseball ... Won the Scholar-Athlete Award and the Presidential Award.

Personal: Joshua is the son of Kevin and Amy Poissant ... He is majoring in Secondary Education with a focus in math.

Stats GP

GS

MIN

GA

GAA

SV

SV%

WINS

LOSSES

TIES

SHUTOUTS

2011-12

9

2

358:32

12

3.01

18

.600

0

2

0

0

2012-13

10

6

717:01

8

1.00

29

.784

3

2

2

1

2013-14

16

16

1446:24

28

1.74

62

.689

3

11

2

3

Total

35

24

2521:57

48

1.71

109

.694

6

15

4

4

6 Manuel Medina Defender

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played in all 17 matches for the season, starting 16 …

Class:

Senior

Height:

5’11”

Hometown:

Trenton, S.C.

Pembroke in the 85th minute of action … Helped the defense

Previous School:

Spartanburg Methodist

record four shutouts.

Took 11 shots with four on goal … Posted an assist at UNC

Previous School: Attended and played for Spartanburg Methodist.

High School: Attended Midland Valley H.S. … Netted 25 goals in his career … Three-time all-region honoree … Earned all-state honors as a senior … Captained the North-South all-star team.

Personal: Son of David and Martha Medina … Has two sisters, Patricia and Angelica … Majoring in exercise and sports science.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2013-14

17

16

0

1

1

11

.000

4

.364

2

0

0-0

0

Total

17

16

0

1

1

11

.000

4

.364

2

0

0-0

0

10 Noel Mais Midfielder

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played in 15 matches for the year, starting 14 … Took

Class:

Senior

Height:

6’0”

Hometown:

Atlanta, Ga.

assists for the season … Netted a score against Young Harris

Previous School:

Kingston College

in the 70th minute … Produced a goal at Erskine in the 60th

21 shots with nine on goal … Registered two goals and two

minute … Assisted on a goal against St. Andrews in the 71st minute after getting past two defenders … Assisted on a goal against North Georgia.

2012: Selected to the PBC All-Tournament Team … Led the team in points and goals with 12 and five respectively …

Added two assists … Scored the game-winning goal at North Georgia in the first overtime period … Scored a goal in all three of the Pacers’ games in the PBC Tournament … Took 29 shots, 13 of them on frame during the season … Twotime South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 23 and Nov. 5).

Kingston: Attended the college after spending six years at Vaz Prep.

Personal: Noel is the son of Noel and Allana Mais ... He is majoring in Math and Computer Science.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2011-12

1

-

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0-0

0

2012-13

17

16

5

2

12

29

.172

13

.448

7

1

0-0

1

2013-14

15

14

2

2

6

21

.095

9

.429

2

1

0-0

0

Total

33

30

7

4

18

50

.140

22

.440

9

2

0-0

1

11 Edmund Eastick Defender

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played in 14 matches, starting two … Took five shots

Class:

Senior

Height:

6’0”

Hometown:

Dorset, England

shutouts.

Previous School:

Kingston Maurward

2012: Limited by injuries, saw action in four games during the

with two coming on goal … Helped the team record four

season.

2012: Limited by injuries, saw action in four games during the season.

2011: Saw action in 14 matches … Made nine starts … Tallied three points on one goal and one assist … 11 shots on the year.

High School: Scored only goal of season on free kick in last game at Kingston Maurward.

Personal: Edmund is the son of Maynard Eastick and Elizabeth Simpson ... He is majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2011-12

14

10

1

1

3

11

.091

5

.455

1

0

0-0

0

2012-13

4

-

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0-0

0

2013-14

14

2

0

0

0

5

.000

2

.400

0

0

0-0

0

Total

32

12

1

1

3

16

.062

7

.438

1

0

0-0

0

21 Juergen Williams Midfielder

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played in 16 matches for the year, starting six … Posted

Class:

Senior

Height:

5’11”

Hometown:

Trinidad & Tobago

shots against Pfeiffer … Had a shot in the win at Mount Olive

Previous School:

Diego Martin

… Posted two in the tie with Georgia Southwestern … Tallied a

six shots for the year, including one on goal … Registered two

shot at Erskine.

2012: Played in nine games during the season.

2011: Appeared in three contests for the Pacers.

High School: Played Soccer at Diego Martin Secondary School.

Personal: Juergen is the son of Martin Williams and Georgia Newton Williams ... He is majoring in Psychology ... Cousin of former Pacer Keol Newton.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2011-12

3

-

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0-0

0

2012-13

9

-

0

0

0

1

.000

0

.000

0

0

0-0

0

2013-14

16

6

0

0

0

6

.000

1

.167

1

0

0-0

0

Total

28

6

0

0

0

7

.000

1

.143

1

0

0-0

0

0 Brandon Jarosz Goalkeeper

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Earned Peach Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Goalkeeper

Class:

r-Junior

Height:

6’4”

Hometown:

Bluffton, S.C.

Started in the finale against North Georgia … Played 135:00

Previous School:

Bluffton H.S.

in goal on the season … Was 1-0 on the year … Made five

of the Week honor for week of Nov. 4 … Played two games …

saves against one goal … Had goals against average of 0.67 …

Recorded a save against Francis Marion … Stopped four shots in the win over North Georgia, including one at point-blank range.

2012: Selected to the PBC All-Tournament Team … Started nine games and played in 12 on the season … Recorded a team-high 851:50 in net during the season … Earned a record of 3-2-3 … Posted one clean sheet against PBC foe UNC Pembroke on Oct. 24 at the Pacer Pit … Owned a 1.48 goals against average which was ninth-best in the Peach Belt Conference.

2010: Played in two games and started one while playing 65:00 ... Had two saves on the year.

High School: Jarosz earned All-Region plaudits two years in a row while playing for Bluffton H.S. Personal: Brandon Jarosz is the son of Norbert and Virginia Jarosz … He is majoring in Secondary Education.

Stats GP

GS

MIN

GA

GAA

SV

SV%

WINS

LOSSES

TIES

SHUTOUTS

2013-14

2

1

135:00

1

0.67

5

.833

1

0

0

0

Total

2

1

135:00

1

0.67

5

.833

1

0

0

0

2 Dean Smith Midfielder

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played and started in all 17 matches for the season …

Class:

Junior

Height:

5’10”

Hometown:

Lexington, S.C.

against Pfeiffer, Limestone, Young Harris, UNC Pembroke and

Previous School:

Lexington H.S.

North Georgia.

Took five shots with three of them on goal … Posted shots

2012: Selected as USC Aiken Athletic Department Male Freshman of the Year ... Started 16 games and played in 18 as outside defender … Recorded two assists on the season, which came against Belmont Abbey and Mount Olive … Took 11 shots, five of them on goal.

High School: Member of the varsity soccer team for four years at Lexington H.S. ... Team Captain during senior year ...

Selected as All-State and All-Region performer ... Participated in the North-South All-Star Game ... Member of the Honor Roll ... Member of the frisbee club.

Personal: Dean is the son of Gregory and Debra Smith ... He is majoring in sports and exercise science.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2012-13

18

16

0

2

2

11

.000

5

.455

3

0

0-0

0

2013-14

17

17

0

0

0

5

.000

3

.600

1

0

0-0

0

Total

35

33

0

2

2

16

.000

8

.500

4

0

0-0

0

8 Gabriel Locher Midfielder

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played in all 17 matches, starting nine … Took 18 shots

Class:

Junior

Height:

6’2”

Hometown:

Sao Paulo, Brazil

assist for the season … Posted both goals in the win over St.

Previous School:

Educativa

Andrews … Assisted on a score against Young Harris in the

with six coming on goal … Recorded two goals and one

70th minute.

Previous School: Attended Educativa.

Personal: Son of Paulo Julio Rocha Locher and Debora Maria de Macedo ... Majoring in business finance/accounting.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2013-14

17

9

2

1

5

18

.111

6

.333

0

0

1-1

0

Total

17

9

2

1

5

18

.111

6

.333

0

0

1-1

0

22 Maurice Walters Midfielder

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played in nine matches for the season … Helped the

Class:

Junior

Height:

5’10”

team post shutouts against Pfeiffer and at Mount Olive.

Hometown:

Saint Ann, Jamaica

Previous School: Attended Barton College.

Previous School:

Barton College

Personal: Son of Joe and Paulette Parker … Majoring in sociology.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2013-14

9

-

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

1

0

0-0

0

Total

9

-

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

1

0

0-0

0

23 Sajih Daychoum Forward

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played in all 17 matches, starting five … Took nine shots

Class:

Junior

Height:

6’1”

Hometown:

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

… Scored at Limestone in the 71st minute … Registered the

Previous School:

Colegio PH

game-winning goal against St. Andrews in the 69th minute …

with six coming on goal … Netted three goals for the season

Notched a score against Young Harris in the 55th minute.

2012: Played in nine games on the season … Scored a goal on his only shot of the season … Goal came in PBC opener on the road against Young Harris.

High School: Attended Colegio PH ... Played club soccer for Grajau and CFZ ... Top scorer for Graiau 2003-05 and top scorer and Team MVP for CFZ in 2004 ... Won silver medal with Vasco in 2007.

Personal: Sajih is the son of Merhi and Vanderrleya Daychoum ... He is majoring in Business Administration.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2012-13

9

-

1

0

2

1

1.000

1

1.000

0

0

0-0

0

2013-14

17

5

3

0

6

9

.333

6

.667

0

0

0-0

1

Total

26

5

4

0

8

10

.400

7

.700

0

0

0-0

1

13 Nader Fakih Midfielder

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played in 16 matches, starting three … Recorded six

Class:

Sophomore

Height:

5’7”

Hometown:

Freetown, Sierra Leone

goal of the year in the win over St. Andrews.

Previous School:

St. Petersburg College

Previous School: Attended St. Petersburg College.

shots on the year, with three coming on goal … Netted his lone

High School: Attended Lebanese International School …

Named Best Midfielder for two years.

Personal: Son of Jihad and Sukaina Fakih … Majoring in chemistry.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2013-14

16

3

1

0

2

6

.167

3

.500

3

0

0-0

0

Total

16

3

1

0

2

6

.167

3

.500

3

0

0-0

0

20 Rodrigo Concalves Defender

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played in all 17 matches, starting five … Totaled nine

Class:

Sophomore

Height:

6’2”

Hometown:

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

the year … Assisted on a goal at Limestone in the 71st minute

Previous School:

Colegio Santo

and another in the same contest in the 90th minute.

shots, including four on goal … Credited with two assists on

High School: Attended Colegio Santa Inacio.

Personal: Son of Alberto Lopes Goncalves and Elizabete Alves Goncalves … Majoring in business administration.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2013-14

17

5

0

2

2

9

.000

4

.444

1

0

0-0

0

Total

17

5

0

2

2

9

.000

4

.444

1

0

0-0

0

24 Daane Mallek Defender

Quick Facts

Bio 2013: Played in four matches, starting one … Helped the

Class:

r-Sophomore

Height:

6’1”

defense earn shutouts against St. Andrews and Mount Olive.

Hometown:

Evans, Ga.

2012: Redshirted.

Previous School:

Greebrier H.S.

High School: Two-year member of the varsity soccer team at Greenbrier H.S. ... Scored four goals and added six assists as a junior ... Wolfpack were a State Finalist his senior year.

Personal: Daane is the son of Brent and Kelly Mallek ... Father, Brent, played football for Michigan State ... He is majoiring in Exercise and Sports Science.

Stats GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG

SOG%

YC

RC

PK

GW

2013-14

4

1

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0-0

0

Total

4

1

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0-0

0

01 Miles Maynard Goalkeeper

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Sophomore

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

6’3”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Suwanee, Ga.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Lambert H.S.

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

3 Chris Perez Defender

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Sophomore

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

6’2”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Peachtree City, Ga.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

McIntosh H.S.

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

4 Jonathan Granger Midfielder

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Freshman

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

5’8”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Aiken, S.C.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

South Aiken H.S.

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

5 Adria Dalmau Midfielder

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Sophomore

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

6’1”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Portbou, Spain

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

University of Barcelona

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

7 Jonathan Dishon Midfielder

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Junior

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

6’2”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Evans, Ga.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Faulkner University

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

9 Jordan Misiri Midfielder

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Freshman

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

5’8”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Concord, N.H.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Concord H.S.

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

12 Andre Simmond Midfielder

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Freshman

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

5’11”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Manchester, N.H.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Brewster Academy

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

14 Brett Smith Midfielder

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Freshman

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

6’0”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Lexington, S.C.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Lexington H.S.

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

15 Tareq Hailat Midfielder

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Freshman

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

6’1”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Aiken, S.C.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Aiken H.S.

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

16 Trenton Bourque Defender

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Freshman

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

5’7”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

N. Charleston, S.C.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Fort Dorchester H.S.

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

17 Mckinley Blezin Midfielder

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Junior

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

5’11”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Orange, N.J.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Essex County CC

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

18 Raul Gallegos Forward

Quick Facts Class:

Junior

Height:

6’0”

Hometown:

Aiken, S.C.

Previous School:

USC Salkehatchie

Bio

19 Jan Wester Midfielder

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Freshman

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

5’10”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Erkrath, Germany

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Gymnasium Hochdahl

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

25 Nathan Shanko Midfielder

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Sophomore

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

5’9”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Orlando, Fla.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

University of Central Flordia

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

26 Donavan Smith Forward

Bio 2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Walnut Grove High School … Picked up Region Player of the Year honors … Garnered first-team all-state accolades … Led her school to an undefeated record and state championship as a senior … All-region honoree … Named the team captain …

Quick Facts

Two-year member of 18 Power Team … Scholar-athlete …

Class:

Junior

Holds the school record in the 50 free.

Height:

5’6”

Personal: Daughter of Forrest and Lori Faulkner … Has two

Hometown:

Smyrna, Ga.

older sisters, Ciara and Fornise , and an older brother Forrest

Previous School:

Georgia State

… Intends to major in sports medicine.

27 Ryan Dwyer

Bio

Midfielder

Quick Facts Class:

Freshman

Height:

5’11”

Hometown:

Port Maria, Jamacia

Previous School:

Monroe College

28 Sandre Duncan Defender

Bio Previous School: Attended USC Salkehatchie.

High School: Attended Boyd H. Anderson H.S. Personal: Son of Sandra and Brook Duncan … Has not declared a major.

Quick Facts Class:

Sophomore

Height:

6’2”

Hometown:

Lauderhill, Fla.

Previous School:

Boyd Anderson H.S.

29 Thomas Dessoye Defender

Bio High School: Attended Colleton County H.S. … Earned all-region honors as a senior … Tallied 12 goals and 38 assists during his career.

Personal: Son of Bernard and Patti Dessoye … Has two younger siblings, Alleigh and Dorothy … Majoring in sports and exercise science.

Quick Facts Class:

Freshman

Height:

5’6”

Hometown:

Walterbooro, S.C.

Previous School:

Colleton County H.S.

The Archives  2013-14 Season Review With 18 newcomers to the roster at the start of the 2013 season, University of South Carolina Aiken men’s soccer coach knew his team would be talented, but was unsure if the team would be able to repeat its run to the Peach Belt Conference Championship match from the 2012 campaign.

The team not only had an abundance of newcomers, it was also one of the youngest teams in the league with just three seniors on the roster.

Head coach Ike Ofoje’s squad opened its season with a home match against Pfeiffer. Starting several underclassmen and an abundance of newcomers, the Pacers managed to play to a 0-0 double-overtime draw.

The stingy defense allowed just three shots on frame, which Joshua Poissant easily stuffed in earning the shutout.

After three tough losses, the squad picked up its first win by earning its second shutout of the year in front of the home crowd. On Sept. 17, the Pacers picked up a 1-0 victory over Brevard in a non-conference contest. In the 36th minute of play, Jason King dribbled down the middle of the pitch, turned left and fired a shot past the keeper for the only goal of the match. Poissant’s six stops provided USC Aiken with the shutout.

match after a scramble in the box. Just 80 seconds later, Noel Mais found Nader Fakih for the second goal of the contest. Jarrel Smalls added a score in the 77th minute before Gabriel Locher notched two goals in 1:45 to round out the scoring. Poissant and Jesse Rooker combined for the shutout as Poissant stopped the lone shot on goal the Knights had.

On Sept. 25, the Pacers squared off with Young Harris, which was ranked No. 19 at the time – and the team would eventually climb to No. 1 during the regular season.

USC Aiken fell behind 2-0 in the first frame, but the team would not give up. The Pacers continued applying pressure and finally broke through in the 55th minute.

Jason King took a free kick and found Daychoum, pulling the squad within one at 2-1. In the 70th minute, Locher found Mais off a long pass and he quickly converted it, evening the match at two. The visitors netted the game-winning goal four minutes later, but the match proved that Ofoje’s team could play with the best in the conference and Division II. USC Aiken took the momentum it gained by playing such a close match against a formidable opponent and used it in the road match at Mount Olive the following Saturday.

In the most impressive offensive display of the season, Ofoje’s team earned its second consecutive victory by notching a 5-0 victory over visiting St. Andrews.

For his outstanding effort on the week, Poissant was tabbed the Peach Belt Conference Goalkeeper of the Week.

The teams were scoreless until the 69th minute of play.

Sajih Daychoum broke through with the first tally of the

The Pacers and Trojans were scoreless until late in the second frame. Armin Lange broke through and crossed

it to Austin Ahimbisibwe, who cleanly put a shot past the keeper for the game-winning goal. Poissant would pick up his third shutout of the season after earning two saves.

Returning home and playing in front of a raucous crowd, USC Aiken earned a 1-1 double-overtime draw with Georgia Southwestern thanks in part to the goal by Lange off a pass from King.

USC Aiken would not pick up another positive result until Senior Day. After honoring Andre McFarlane, Jason King and Carson Villa in a pre-match ceremony, Ofoje’s team garnered a 3-1 win over North Georgia.

Smalls put the Pacers on top 1-0 on a first-half pass

by Mais. He netted his second goal of the match early

in the second period for what turned out to be the game-winner.

The visitors cut the lead in half in the 64th minute, but Villa took a pass from King and booted home an opennet goal for the final margin.

Brandon Jarosz picked up Peach Belt Conference Goalkeeper of the Week honors for his effort in the match.

Although young, the Pacers performed higher than many expected. Despite not getting a few more wins, USC Aiken had chances to pick up victories in virtually every match. With such a large group of student-athletes returning next year, the future looks bright for Ofoje and the men’s soccer program.

2013-14 Season Stats Quick Facts

Overall

Conference

Games

17

9

Shots

205

111

Goals scored

19

9

Shot percentage

.093

.081

Shots-per game

12.1

12.3

Shots on goal

84

41

SOG percentage

.410

.369

Assists

12

7

Corner kicks

103

54

Penalty kicks

1-1

0-0

Yellow cards

28

14

Red cards

2

1

Schedule Summary Overall (Pct.)

4-11-2 (.294)

Conference (Pct.)

1-7-1 (.167)

Streak

Won 1

Home

3-4-2

Away

1-7

Neutral

0-0

Games

17

Goals

19

Goals/Game

1.1

Shots/Game

12.1

Shot %

.093

GAA

1.65

Game Log DATE

OPPONENT

SCORE

A

SH

SH%

SV

CK

YC

RC

Sep 5

Pfeiffer

T, 0-0

0

16

.000

3

7

1

0

Sep 7

at Queens (N.C.)

L, 3-0

0

6

.000

2

2

4

0

Sep 11

Lenoir-Rhyne

L, 2-0

0

9

.000

5

10

2

1

Sep 14

at Limestone

L, 3-2

2

10

.200

4

1

0

0

Sep 17

Brevard

W, 1-0

0

11

.091

6

6

4

0

Sep 23

St. Andrews

W, 5-0

2

16

.312

1

8

2

0

Sep 25

Young Harris

L, 3-2

2

16

.125

7

8

2

0

Sep 28

at Mount Olive

W, 1-0

1

12

.083

2

6

0

0

Oct 2

at Lander

L, 3-0

0

8

.000

5

1

1

1

Oct 5

Ga. Southwestern

T, 1-1

1

16

.062

8

8

4

0

Oct 9

Flagler

L, 2-1

0

13

.077

6

8

0

0

Oct 12

at Erskine

L, 4-1

0

14

.071

5

9

1

0

Oct 19

at Montevallo

L, 2-1

1

5

.200

4

8

0

0

Oct 23

at Francis Marion

L, 1-0

0

6

.000

3

2

1

0

Oct 26

Clayton St.

L, 2-0

0

10

.000

2

3

3

0

Oct 30

at UNC Pembroke

L, 2-1

1

22

.045

1

7

2

0

Nov 2

North Georgia

W, 3-1

2

15

.200

4

9

1

0

Nov 2

North Georgia

L, 2-0

0

5

.000

3

5

0

0

Lineup No. Name

Yr

Pos. GP

GS

G

A

PTS

SH

SH%

SOG SOG% YC

RC

PK

GW

6

-

0

1

1

0

-

0

-

0

0

0-0

0

2

-

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0-0

0

1

Hunter Bailey

So

01

Jesse Rooker

Fr

2

Dean Smith

So

17

17

0

0

0

5

.000 3

.600

1

0

0-0

0

3

Carson Villa

Sr

17

2

1

0

2

7

.143 3

.429

0

0

0-0

0

4

Fabian Azofeifa

Jr

3

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

0

0

0-0

0

5

Andre McFarlane

Sr

16

15

1

0

2

4

.250 1

.250

4

1

0-0

0

6

Manuel Medina

Jr

D

17

16

0

1

1

11

.000 4

.364

2

0

0-0

0

7

Jason King

Sr

F

16

15

3

4

10

36

.083 20

.556

3

0

0-0

1

8

Gabriel Locher

So

17

9

2

1

5

18

.111 6

.333

0

0

1-1

0

9

Armin Lang

Jr

16

16

2

1

5

40

.050 10

.250

5

0

0-0

0

10

Noel Mais

Jr

15

14

2

2

6

21

.095 9

.429

2

1

0-0

0

11

Edmund Eastick

Jr

14

2

0

0

0

5

.000 2

.400

0

0

0-0

0

12

Ricardo Vega

Fr

1

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

0

0

0-0

0

13

Nader Fakih

Jr

16

3

1

0

2

6

.167 3

.500

3

0

0-0

0

14

Michael Ragsdale

Jr

-

-

-

-

0

-

-

-

-

-

0-0

-

15

Joseph Smith

Fr

1

-

0

0

0

1

.000 1

1.000 0

0

0-0

0

16

Noah Barend

Fr

3

-

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0-0

0

17

Andrew Mason

Fr

1

-

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0-0

0

18

Batoua Wonlet

Fr

D

-

-

-

-

0

-

-

-

-

-

-

0-0

-

19

Jarrel Smalls

Jr

F

17

17

3

0

6

14

.214 5

.357

2

0

0-0

1

20

Christopher Hesse

So

4

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

0

0

0-0

0

21

Juergen Williams

Jr

16

6

0

0

0

6

.000 1

.167

1

0

0-0

0

22

Maurice Walker

So

D

9

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

1

0

0-0

0

23

Sajih Daychoum

So

F

17

5

3

0

6

9

.333 6

.667

0

0

0-0

1

24

Daane Mallek

So

D

4

1

0

0

0

0

-

-

0

0

0-0

0

25

Austin Ahimbisibwe

Fr

F

15

13

1

0

2

8

.125 5

.625

0

0

0-0

1

26

Wayne Preddie

Jr

D

14

13

0

0

0

1

.000 1

1.000 2

0

0-0

0

27

Noe Guerrier

Jr

11

1

0

0

0

4

.000 0

.000

1

0

0-0

0

28

Rodrigo Goncalves

Fr

17

5

0

2

2

9

.000 4

.444

1

0

0-0

0

Totals

17

17

19

12

50

205

.093 84

.410

28

2

1-1

4

Opponent

17

17

29

19

77

188

.154 97

.516

31

2

3-3

11

GK

F

D F

D

0

0 -

0 0 0

Goalies No. Name

Yr

GP

GS

MIN

GA

GAA

SV

SV%

W

L

T

SO

00

Joshua Poissant

Jr

16

16

1446:24

28

1.74

62

.689

3

11

2

3

0

Brandon Jarosz

Sr

2

1

135:00

1

0.67

5

.833

1

0

0

0

Jesse Rooker

Fr

01

1

0

2:57

0

0.00

0

-

0

0

0

0

Totals

17

17

1584:21

29

1.65

68

.701

-

-

-

3

Opponent

17

17

1584:21

19

1.08

65

.774

-

-

-

5

2013 PBC Final Standings Conference

Overall

Pts

GP

Record

Win %

GP

Record

Win %

Last 10

Streak

Clayton State

27

11

8-0-3

0.864

22

12-4-6

0.682

6-1-3

Lost 1

Columbus State

27

11

9-2

0.818

22

15-6-1

0.705

6-3-1

Tied 1

Armstrong Atlantic State

25

11

8-2-1

0.773

18

11-4-3

0.694

6-3-1

Lost 1

Lander

24

11

8-3

0.727

18

13-5

0.722

5-5

Lost 1

North Georgia

22

11

7-3-1

0.682

18

12-5-1

0.694

5-4-1

Lost 1

Georgia College

17

11

5-4-2

0.545

20

10-7-3

0.575

6-2-2

Tied 1

UNC Pembroke

14

11

4-5-2

0.455

19

7-10-2

0.421

2-6-2

Lost 2

USC Aiken

11

11

3-6-2

0.364

18

8-8-2

0.500

4-4-2

Lost 1

Montevallo

11

11

3-6-2

0.364

16

3-8-5

0.344

3-4-3

Tied 1

Flagler

8

11

2-7-2

0.273

18

6-10-2

0.389

2-6-2

Won 1

Young Harris

3

11

1-10

0.091

17

4-13

0.235

2-8

Lost 4

Ga. Southwestern

1

11

0-10-1

0.045

18

0-17-1

0.028

0-9-1

Lost 9

Record Book All-time Opponents Opponent

Rec.

Stk.

Last

Opponent

Rec.

Stk.

Last

Alabama-Huntsville

0-3-0

L3

1998

Elon

1-0-0

W1

1991

Anderson (S.C.)

5-3-0

L2

2011

Erskine

3-5-2

L1

2013

Augusta State

1-13-2

L1

2000

Flagler

0-6-0

L6

2013

Averett

2-0-0

W2

1993

Florida Atlantic

0-1-0

L1

1992

Barry

0-1-0

L1

1996

Florida Southern

0-1-0

L1

2004

Barton

1-2-0

W1

2006

Florida Tech

0-1-0

L1

1999

Belmont Abbey

4-1-1

W2

2012

Francis Marion

8-13-5

L1

2013

Brescia

0-1-0

L1

2004

Gardner-Webb

0-4-0

L4

1999

Brevard

2-0-1

W1

2013

Georgia Southern

1-1-0

W1

2006

Brewton-Parker

5-0-0

W5

2004

Ga. Southwestern

6-1-1

T1

2013

Carson-Newman

3-2-0

W3

2009

Georgia State

0-1-0

L1

2001

Catawba

1-1-0

L1

2010

King College

1-0-0

W1

1995

Charleston South.

0-4-0

L4

2000

LaGrange

1-0-1

W1

1992

The Citadel

0-1-0

L1

1996

Lander

2-26-1

L1

2013

Clayton State

6-16-2

L6

2013

Lees-McRae

3-3-0

W1

2004

Chowan

2-0-0

W2

2008

Lenoir-Rhyne

2-2-2

L1

2013

Coastal Carolina

0-1-0

L1

1995

Liberty

0-2-0

L2

1993

Coker

4-3-1

L1

2011

Life

0-1-0

L1

1996

Columbus State

1-0-0

W1

1991

Limestone

3-8-0

L8

2013

Cumberland

0-0-1

T1

2004

Lincoln Memorial

0-4-0

L4

2001

Eckerd

0-2-0

L2

2008

Lynn

0-1-0

L1

2009

Opponent

Rec.

Stk.

Last

Opponent

Rec.

Stk.

Last

Mars Hill

2-0-0

W2

2009

Reinhardt

1-2-0

L2

2008

Martin Methodist

1-0-0

W1

1996

Rollins

0-1-0

L1

1994

Milligan

0-2-0

L2

1998

Saint Andrews

8-3-5

W2

2013

Montevallo

0-7-0

L7

2013

Saint Leo

0-3-0

L3

1996

Montreat

0-1-0

L1

2007

St. Thomas Aquinas

1-0-0

W1

2004

Morehouse

3-2-0

W2

2002

SCAD

1-1-0

L1

2005

Mount Olive

10-3-1

W2

2013

Shorter

1-0-1

T1

2007

Newberry

7-4-1

L1

2011

USC Upstate

1-18-1

T1

2006

North Florida

2-10-0

L2

2004

UNC Pembroke

7-15-2

L1

2013

North Georgia

8-6-1

W2

2013

Southern Wesleyan

3-2-0

L1

2002

North Greenville

0-1-0

L1

2010

Thomas University

0-1-0

L1

2004

Northwood (Fla.)

1-0-0

W1

2001

Tusculum

0-1-0

L1

1999

Oglethorpe

0-1-0

L1

1991

William Carey

0-1-0

L1

1992

Palm Beach Atlantic

0-1-0

L1

2011

Wingate

0-7-0

L7

2001

Pfeiffer

3-4-2

T1

2013

Winthrop

0-3-0

L3

1993

Piedmont

0-0-1

T1

1998

Wofford

0-4-0

L4

1994

Presbyterian

0-9-0

L9

2004

Young Harris

0-2-1

L1

2013

Queens (N.C.)

0-3-0

L3

2013

Total

128-252-34

Honors and Awards Peach Belt All-Conference Mark Hanlon, 2012 Brett Van Pelt, 2012 Chinedu Arinze, 2011 Chevy Augustine, 2011 Brett Van Pelt, 2010 John Lesko, 2008, 09 Troy Watson, 2009 Kofi Akyere, 2007, 08 Wacey Benjamin, 2006 Reuben Ojeyinka, 2006 Emmanuel Maduka, 2005 Andre Joseph, 2004 Haroon Saleem, 2002 Haroon Saleem, 2001 Richard Wolf, 2001 Richard Wolf, 2000 Mark Turner, 1999 Brian Wilson, 1998 Zachary Craddock, 1994

Jack Reynolds, First Team 2011 Kofi Trim, First Team 2011 Chijioke Agbasi, First Team 2009 Amr Hailat, First Team 2009 Fernando Gamez-Noriega, First Team 2009 Svetlin Penchev, First Team 2009 James Chidsey, Second Team 2009

Pbc Preseason All-Conference Troy Watson, 2010 John Lesko, 2009 Troy Watson, 2009 Alex Lewis, 2007 Reuben Ojeyinka, 2007

Pbc All-Tournament Brandon Jarosz, 2012 Noel Mais, 2012 Brett Van Pelt, 2012 Troy Watson, 2011 Chevy Augustine, 2010 Alex Lewis, 2009 Tim Costanzo, 2006 Emmanuel Maduka, 2006 Harold Tate, 2006 Dennison Scipio, 2005 Mamadou Ndoye, 2003, 04 A.J. Ikourou, 2002 Haroon Saleem, 2002 Mark Turner, 2001 Haroon Saleem, 2000 Curtis Williamson, 1999 Richard Wolf, 1998 Brad Saenz, 1997 Marlon Glean, 1996 Chad Baldwin, 1995 Brad Reinhardt, 1994 Rod Stephenson, 1993 Peter Smith, 1992

Pbc All-Academic Chinedu Arinze, First Team 2012 Michael Poole, First Team 2012 Chinedu Arinze, First Team 2011 Scott Berry, First Team 2011 Michael Poole, First Team 2011

Pbc Players Of The Week Nov. 4, 2013 - Brandon Jarosz Sept. 30, 2013 - Joshua Poissant Oct. 29, 2012 - Brandon Jarosz Nov. 3, 2009 - Scott Newby Sept. 22, 2009 - Troy Watson

Peach Belt Conference Player Of The Year Kofi Akyere, 2007

Sept. 15, 2009 - Andray Charles Sept. 9, 2009 - Troy Watson Oct. 10, 2006 - Wacey Benjamin Oct. 7, 2008 - Fernando Gamez-Noriega Sept. 27, 1999 - Mark Turner Oct. 12, 1998 - Brian Wilson Oct. 24, 1994 - Brad Bennett Sept. 30, 1991 - Brad Reinhardt Pbc Coach Of The Year Ike Ofoje, 2006 Daktronics All-American Kofi Akyere, Honorable Mention, 2007 Nscaa/Adidas All-Region Brett Van Pelt, Third Team, 2012 Wacey Benjamin, Second Team, 2006 Reuben Ojeyinka, Second Team, 2006 Haroon Saleem, Third Team, 2002 Daktronics All-Region Chinedu Arinze, Second Team, 2011 John Lesko, Second Team, 2009 Kofi Akyere, First Team, 2007 Wacey Benjamin, First Team, 2006 Reuben Ojeyinka, Second Team, 2006 Cosida Academic All-District Chijioke Agbasi, Second Team, 2010 Chijioke Agbasi, Second Team, 2009 Svetlin Penchev, Second Team, 2009 Keol Newton, Second Team, 2006 Plamen Peev, First Team, 2004 Cosida Academic All-American Plamen Peev, Second Team, 2004

School Records Men’s Soccer Career Scoring Leaders Name

GP

G

A

Pts

Richard Wolf

69

32

18

82

Brad Saenz

69

32

15

79

Zach Craddock

70

28

17

73

Eric Mora

62

25

20

70

Mark Turner

55

21

25

67

Mamadou Ndoye

61

19

9

47

John Moore

55

21

3

45

Emmanuel Maduka

51

18

6

42

Todd Ertel

69

11

19

41

Kofi Akyere

33

19

5

41

Haroon Saleem

51

16

8

40

Reno Heine

71

12

15

39

Mike Fromm

32

14

10

38

Brian Wilson

38

8

20

36

Brad Bennett

18

14

7

35

Paul Okumu

67

11

10

32

Troy Watson

35

11

9

31

Scott Sipala

68

11

8

30

Tom Shrimp

35

11

8

30

Tim Costanzo

54

10

10

30

Various Men’s Soccer Records

Most Goals In A Season: 15 by Brad Saenz (1997) Most Assists In A Season: 13 by Brian Wilson (1998) Most Saves In A Season: 144 by David Walker (1998) Most Saves In A Career: 273 by Donnie Rogers (1991-93) Most Shutouts In A Season: 6 by Harold Tate (2006) Most Shutouts In A Career: 7, Two Players;

by Danny King (1993-96); Harold Tate (2004-06)

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