2009 West Virginia University Men's Soccer Guide by Joe Swan

TABLE OF CONTENTS/CREDITS 2...........Quick Facts/Schedule

65 Mountaineer Soccer

66.........Professional Mountaineers 68.........Community Service 70.........Strength and Conditioning 72.........Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium 74......... Caperton Indoor Practice Facility 76.........Student-Athlete Services 79.........Academic Performance Center

Coaching Staff

4...........Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc 6...........oneWVU 9...........One-on-One with LeBlanc 11..........Assistant Coach Bryan Green 12.........Assistant Coach Mark Carr 13.........Support Staff

15 2009 Preview 16.........Season Outlook 18.........Opponent Information

21 Mountaineer Profiles

41 2008 Review 42.........Season Recap 43.........Season Results 43.........Individual Statistics 44.........BIG EAST Award Winners 45.........Box Scores

47 History 48.........Record Book 51.........Dick Dlesk Records 52.........Individual Honors 54.........All-Americans 57.........Year-by-Year Results 58.........Series Records 59.........All-Time Scores

82.........BIG EAST Conference 83.........BIG EAST Men’s Soccer

85 West Virginia University 86.........West Virginia University 90.........President James Clements 91.........Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong 92 ........Mountaineer Excellence 94.........Athletics Year In Review 95.........Media Information

Credits Managing Editor: Joe Swan Editor: Tim Goodenow Writer: Ira Green Page Layout: Tim Goodenow Layout Design: Grant Dovey, Tim Goodenow Cover Design: Blaine Turner Advertising Photographers: All-Pro Photography by Dale Sparks, Bob Beverly, John Bright, M.G. Ellis, Pete Emerson, Dan Friend, Jeff Geissler, David Green, Mike Hardy, Julia Lucas, Jim Montgomery, Dan Nagy, Brian Persinger, Chuck Scheer, Steve Smith, Martin Valent, WVU Athletic Archives, WVU Photographic Services, David Zicherman. Contributors: Lisa Ammons, Phil Caskey, Grant Dovey, Ira Green, Michael Fragale, Allison Hoehn, Cheryl Maust, Shannon McNamara, Bryan Messerly, Mike Montoro, Amy Prunty, Steve Stone, Kelly Tuckwiller. Printer: Champion Industries/Chapman Printing © 2009 West Virginia Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

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22.........Rosters 24.........Photo/TV Roster 26.........Jason Bristol 28.........Ryan Gillespie 30.........Gift Maworere 32.........Chase Dewese/Dan Hagey 33.........Zach Johnson/Kyle West 34.........Nick Claudio/Declan Coll 35.........Kurt Freemyer/Raymon Gaddis 36.........Ruben Garrido/Adam Mills 37.........Michael Pitrolo/Alex Silva 38.........Connor Gorman/Yale Tiley/ Nathan Adams/Tuan Doan 39.........Peabo Doue/Uwem Etuk/ Paul Killian/Travis Pittman 40.........Eric Schoenle/Shadow Sebele/ Matt Strauss/Malcolm Manswell

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University Information Location: ............................................................ Morgantown, W.Va. Nickname: .................................................................. Mountaineers Founded: .................................................................................. 1867 Enrollment: ............................................................................ 28,840 Colors: ............................ Old Gold (PMS 124) and Blue (PMS 295) Conference: ......................................................................BIG EAST President: .....................................................Dr. James P. Clements Director of Athletics: ..................................................... Ed Pastilong

Soccer Information

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Home Field/Capacity: ..................Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium/1,650 Head Coach: ........................................................... Marlon LeBlanc Alma Mater: ......................................................... Penn State (2000) Record at West Virginia: . ..............................34-18-10 (4th season) Career Coaching Record: . ............................38-21-10 (4th season) Assistant Coaches: . ...............................Bryan Green (7th season) Mark Carr (3rd season) Soccer Phone Number: ............................................(304) 293-9899 Soccer Fax Number: ................................................(304) 293-2825

2009 Schedule Sun.

Aug. 23

Michigan (Exhibition)

1:00 p.m.

Sat.

Aug. 29

at Virginia (Exhibition)

7:00 p.m.

West Virginia University/NIKE Classic

Team Information

presented by Jerseys Sub - Morgantown, W.Va. Fri.

Sept. 4

UC-Santa Barbara

8:00 p.m.

2008 Overall Record: ...............................................................5-9-5 2008 Conference Record/Finish: . ............... 3-4-4/5th, Blue Division 2008 BIG EAST Tournament: .........................................First Round Lost to Louisville 2-0 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ................................................... 13/7 Starters Returning/Lost: .............................................................. 9/2 All-Time School Record: . ......................... 381-317-72 (48 seasons)

Sun.

Sept. 6

Buffalo (WVPBS)

4:00 p.m.

UNC Wilmington Tournament - Wilmington, N.C. Fri.

Sept. 11

at UNC Wilmington

7:30 p.m.

Sun.

Sept. 13

vs. Appalachian State

1:00 p.m.

Fri.

Sept. 18

at Louisville

7:00 p.m.

Sports Information

Sun.

Sept. 20

at Cincinnati

1:00 p.m.

Assistant Athletic Director/Communications: ...........Michael Fragale Director of New Media:..................................................John Antonik Sports Information Director: .................................... Bryan Messerly Sports Publications Director: ............................................ Joe Swan Associate Sports Information Director: .......................... Phil Caskey Assistant Sports Publications Director: .................... Tim Goodenow Men’s Soccer SID: . ........................................................... Ira Green Phone Number: ........................................................(304) 293-2821 Fax Number: . ...........................................................(304) 293-4105 Press Box Phone Number: .......................................(304) 293-6480 Green’s Email Address: ............................ Ira.Green@mail.wvu.edu Mailing Address: ...............................Sports Communications Office West Virginia University P.O. Box 0877 Morgantown, WV 26507-0877 Athletic Web site: . ............................................MSNsportsNET.com Conference Men’s Soccer SID: .............................. Rachel Margolis Email Address: ............................................RMargolis@bigeast.org Conference Web site: ..................................................BIGEAST.org

Fri.

Sept. 25

USF

8:00 p.m.

Sun.

Sept. 27

DePaul

4:00 p.m.

Sat.

Oct. 3

at Marquette

8:05 p.m.

Tue.

Oct. 6

at Pitt

7:00 p.m.

Fri.

Oct. 9

Connecticut (Fox Soccer)

8:00 p.m.

Wed.

Oct. 14

Elon

7:00 p.m.

Sat.

Oct. 17

at Notre Dame

Wed.

Oct. 21

at Ohio State

Sat.

Oct. 24

Georgetown

7:30 p.m.

Wed.

Oct. 28

Providence

7:00 p.m.

Sat.

Oct. 31

at Seton Hall

7:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

BIG EAST Championship - Morgantown, W.Va. (First and second rounds at host site) Wed.

Nov. 4

BIG EAST first round

TBD

Sat.

Nov. 7

BIG EAST second round

TBD

Fri.

Nov. 13

BIG EAST semifinals

TBD

Sun.

Nov. 15

BIG EAST finals

TBD

HEAD COACH MARLON LEBLANC

MARLON LeBLANC

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HEAD COACH · 4TH SEASON PENN STATE (2000)

In just three seasons, coach Marlon LeBlanc, the 2006 Soccer America and FieldTurf-Tarket National Coach of the Year, has built the West Virginia University men’s soccer program into a LeBlanc At A Glance national contender, guiding the Mountaineers to the NCAA tournament in his first two seasons with first-round byes, advancing to the Sweet 16 in 2007 and winning the BIG EAST regular- COACHING EXPERIENCE WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, 2006-PRESENT season championship in 2006. The proof of LeBlanc’s success is in the numbers. The Mountaineers have compiled a 34- • Head Coach 18-10 (.629) record the past three seasons, including an impressive 19-7-6 (.719) BIG EAST • One NCAA “Sweet 16” mark. WVU is 21-6-6 at home during that span. Three players have been named All-Americans • Soccer America National Coach of the Year, 2006 – Jarrod Smith (2006), Nick Noble (2006) and Andy Wright (2007). Eight players have been • FieldTurf-Tarket National Coach of the Year, 2006 named all-BIG EAST, with three earning major conference awards (Noble, Smith, Wright, Dan • NSCAA/adidas Northeast Regional Coach of the Year, 2006 Stratford, Andrew Halsell, Gift Maworere (twice) and Zach Johnson). Three players are now • BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year, 2006 playing professionally: Jyler Noviello (Wilmington Hammerheads), Smith (Seattle Sounders FC) and Wright (Scunthorpe United), including one in the MLS. Four players have been invited to PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, 2001-2005 the MLS combine during LeBlanc’s tenure. WVU had been ranked in the nation’s Top 25 since • Assistant Coach the first week of the 2006 season until the start of the 2008 campaign. In the last three seasons • AFLAC Assistant Coach of the Year, 2002 against the nation’s Top 25, West Virginia has won 10 matches. With the team’s success, LeBlanc has been able to lure the spotlight to the men’s soccer EDUCATION program since arriving in Morgantown. Under his watch, the number of televised matches has PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, 2000 continuously flourished. The Mountaineers had the most televised games in program history in 2008, appearing fives times on the tube; WVU’s win at Connecticut was televised live on Fox • Bachelor’s in Economics Soccer Channel. The 2007 Mountaineers were on television four times, while the 2006 squad PLAYER DEVELOPMENT had two contests televised. Currently, WVU is 6-4-1 when the cameras surround the pitch. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, 2006-PRESENT Accolades have not been limited to the field, either. This past season, WVU earned its first • Three All-Americans (Five overall selections) NSCAA Team Academic Award in program history for attaining a 3.24 team GPA, surpassing the required 3.0 minimum GPA. Individually, Jason Bristol garnered 2008 NSCAA/adidas Scholar • Four all-Region Players all-East Region honorable mention accolades for earning at least a 3.30 cumulative grade-point • Seven all-BIG EAST Players average. In 2007-08, Carroll garnered ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America third • One M.A.C. Hermann Trophy Semifinalist team honors, and the squad boasted a 3.17 team GPA. Collectively, the team has achieved • Three MLS Draft Picks above a 3.0 GPA in the fall of 2007 (3.14), spring of 2008 (3.31), fall of 2008 (3.34) and spring of • Four Professional Players 2009 (3.38). Last season, LeBlanc guided an up-and-coming WVU squad, which consisted of 16 newcomers, to a 5-9-5 overall mark. The season, however, could not be told purely on paper. The Mountaineers recorded upset victories over No. 4-ranked Connecticut (1-0) on the road and No. 22-ranked Ohio State (1-0) at home. WVU also became known as one of the stingiest defensive units in the nation, allowing only 13 goals on the season – a mark tied for best in the BIG EAST. The Mountaineers also held opponents scoreless for 554:41, a span of nearly six games. The squad boasted a 0.64 goals-against average, which was good enough for fifth nationally. At the conclusion of the season, Johnson was named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year and selected to the all-BIG EAST first team. Maworere was named league honorable mention for the second-straight year. In 2007, WVU was ranked for the length of season, posted a 14-6-2 record and reached the Sweet 16 for the second time in school history as the NCAA tournament’s No. 15 seed. WVU pulled off three wins against the nation’s top 10: at No. 6 Maryland (1-0), at No. 5 Duke (1-0), and at home against No. 1 Connecticut (1-0), in front of 1,773 fans at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. The win over the Huskies marked the highest-ranked team WVU had defeated in school history. The Mountaineers also set numerous school records in 2007: 14 shutouts, allowed just 11 goals, posted six consecutive shutouts and Stratford set the career assist mark at 27. LeBlanc took over at West Virginia on the opening day of preseason camp in 2006 and helped the program reach new heights immediately. The Mountaineers posted a 15-3-3 record in 2006, with a 9-0-1 record in BIG EAST play, marking the first time a team in the conference had gone undefeated playing at least a 10-game schedule. The 15 wins in 2006 were also the most in school history. For his efforts, LeBlanc and his assistants were named the 2006 BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year and LeBlanc was named the NSCAA/adidas Northeast Region Coach of the Year. Under his tutelage, WVU spent eight weeks ranked in the top 10 in 2006 and five in the top five, ranking as high as No. 3. LeBlanc came to WVU from Penn State, where he played beginning in 1994, before serving as an assistant from 2001-05. His duties included serving as the recruiting coordinator, assistant director and coordinator for Penn State soccer camps, video analysis and coordination of game-day operations and community outreach. While coaching at Penn State, he helped the Nittany Lions earn NCAA tournament bids in four out of five seasons, including Sweet 16 appearances in 2001 and 2005 and an “Elite Eight” appearance in 2002. LeBlanc also guided PSU to Big Ten championships in 2002 and 2005. Penn State ended the 2002 season ranked No. 8 and finished the 2005 season ranked No. 10 by the NSCAA. In all, LeBlanc helped lead Penn State to a 62-34-12 record. That includes seven games in 2002 in which he filled in for coach Barry Gorman, posting a 4-3 overall record, 2-2 in the Big Ten, in the midst of a league championship run. During his time in the Big Ten, LeBlanc was considered to be among the nation’s top collegiate assistants and best recruiters, earning a nomination for the 2002 AFLAC Assistant Coach of the Year. In 2005, with all players part of LeBlanc’s recruiting classes, Penn State won the Big Ten regular-season championship with a 6-0 league record. The Nittany Lions also went on to win the Big Ten Tournament title that year.

HEAD COACH MARLON LEBLANC In 2004, LeBlanc recruited the 2004 Big Ten Freshman of the Year. That season, two of LeBlanc’s recruits were named to the Soccer America Freshman All-America Team. As recruiting coordinator at Penn State, LeBlanc’s classes were ranked No. 9 and No. 8 in the nation in 2001 and 2002, respectively, by CollegeSoccerNews. The 2002 class was ranked No. 6 nationally by Soccer America. In 2002, LeBlanc took over as the head coach for a seven-game stretch as Gorman had to step away for medical reasons. During that stretch, PSU defeated Ohio State and Northwestern. The team advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight before falling to eventual national champion, UCLA. The East Windsor, N.J., native holds national, advanced national and premier coaching diplomas with a “Distinguished Pass” from the NSCAA. In 2005, LeBlanc served as a clinician at the NSCAA national convention. He is a member of the Black Soccer Coaches Association (BSCA) and serves on the Leadership Council for the Black Soccer Coaches Committee. In addition, LeBlanc holds a position as the BIG EAST representative on the NSCAA/adidas Division I Men’s National Ranking Committee. He also is a member of the Black Coaches Association (BCA), the NSCAA/adidas Northeast Ranking Committee and the NCAA Regional Advisory Committee. LeBlanc was instrumental in the creation of the One WVU initiative, which promotes diversity among all races of students, faculty and staff through fellowship on WVU’s campuses. A Hightstown High four-year starter, LeBlanc received all-state, all-area and all-county honors during his scholastic career. In addition to starring for his high school program, LeBlanc was a Region I Olympic Development Program (ODP) standout and a New Jersey ODP team captain. His club team, Jersey Shore Boca (N.J.), captured the U-17 New Jersey State Club championship. LeBlanc has traveled to England, Brazil, Portugal, and most recently, to the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, to further his coaching education. LeBlanc became a member of the West Virginia ODP staff and was named to The Dominion Post’s 100 Most Influential people in 2007. He also serves as a leading mentor in the WVU Leadership Studies Program and is an adjunct member of WVU’s Fieldcrest Hall Advisory Board. LeBlanc graduated from Penn State in 2000 with a bachelor of arts degree in economics. He and wife, Jennifer, reside in Morgantown with their daughter, Alexandra, and son, Kellan.

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LeBlanc Year-by-Year at WVU OVERALL BIG EAST TOURNAMENT NCAA TOURNAMENT Year Overall Rec. (Pct) BIG EAST Rec. (Pct) Tourn. Rec. (Pct) Tourn. Rec. (Pct) 2006 ..................... 15-3-3 (.785) ................................. 9-0-1 (.950) . ................................1-1-1 (.500) .................................... 0-1 (.000) 2007 ..................... 14-6-2 (.681) ................................. 7-3-1 (.750) . ................................1-0-1 (.750) .................................... 1-1 (.500) 2008 ....................... 5-9-5 (.394) ................................. 3-4-4 (.454) . ................................0-1-0 (.000) .............................................. n/a Career .............. 34-18-10 (.629) ............................... 19-7-6 (.687) . ................................2-2-2 (.500) .................................... 1-2 (.333)

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When Marlon LeBlanc arrived at WVU in August 2006 as WVU’s men’s soccer coach — and the University’s first African American head coach — the New Jersey native and former Penn State assistant coach admits to bringing some biases with him. During a trip to WVU’s Human Resources department to fill out his employee paperwork, he noticed that a man in the waiting area was staring at him. That stare brought his concerns and preconceived notions bubbling to the surface. “I was thinking, ‘Here we go,’” LeBlanc admitted. Then, the staring man smiled, welcomed him to WVU and wished him luck in his new role. “It was a defining moment,” LeBlanc said. “Any hesitation I felt about coming to Morgantown evaporated. I realized that this is a community that embraces people, and since then I’ve felt very welcome.” LeBlanc, with his newfound love for West Virginia and WVU, went on to lead the Mountaineers to their first undefeated season in the BIG EAST, and to earn the Soccer America National Coach of the Year

award. But despite his team’s success and WVU’s welcoming environment, he learned that his players weren’t immune from the biases of others. One of his soccer players, a black student-athlete, told him that two men in a passing car had called him a derogatory name — a racial slur. The incident troubled LeBlanc, but it also suggested a plan. LeBlanc decided that the WVU community’s love for its sports teams could be a powerful force for breaking down prejudices. “The thought process was those guys were probably fans of WVU football or basketball or baseball or soccer,” said LeBlanc. “They’re probably the same people who are out in the stands cheering every time there’s a touchdown, or a goal scored. So I wanted to use athletics as our vehicle to make a difference.” He looked for a common denominator, a way to take WVU’s strong sense of community and weave it into the fabric of inclusion and tolerance. LeBlanc realized that “The common thread is that we are one WVU,” said LeBlanc. “Gold and blue, those are the colors that define us,” Stand Up Speak Up, a European anti-racism campaign sponsored by Nike and featuring several prominent soccer players, helped to inspire LeBlanc. The multinational campaign inspired people around the world to unite around the power and promise of athletics. LeBlanc wanted to transfer that message to WVU. He met with Jennifer McIntosh, WVU executive officer for social justice, and Mike Parsons, deputy director of athletics, to discuss the idea, and then worked with Mountaineer Sports Network and University Advancement and Marketing to produce a 30-second public service announcement to air on the scoreboard during Mountaineer sporting events. Called oneWVU, the video featured WVU students from various backgrounds proclaiming their Mountaineer unity. The University has also raised awareness of the campaign in several ways, including airing the video on state television stations, placing ads in newspapers and magazines, producing a Web site feature and sending post cards across the country. Future plans for oneWVU include integrating it into the curriculum for University 101 orientation courses and incorporating it into New Student Orientation, student mentoring programs, residence hall programming and faculty and staff training. Collaborations are being planned with the School of Physical Education, Center for Black Culture, WVU Extension Service and the Office of Student Affairs. Finding a home at WVU

LeBlanc may be particularly sensitive to diversity issues because his team members come from such widely varied backgrounds. Entering his fourth season as head coach, LeBlanc has had athletes on his rosters from Australia, Brazil, England, Finland, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe, as well as students from 14 American states. Like LeBlanc, some of his team members had to discover the true West Virginia in the heart of the Morgantown community. “Prior to coming to WVU, I had never been to West Virginia before,” said former defender Reed Cooper. “Being from Wisconsin, I knew very little about the state: no more than some stereotypes. What I found was that the people and community are nothing but kind to everyone who comes here. West Virginians are welcoming people who love their state.” Coming from Trinidad, Donald LaGuerre, a former midfielder majoring in exercise physiology, left his home and culture behind for a place he knew little about. “I had no idea what to expect at WVU or from WVU. But I have no regrets about coming to Morgantown. I enjoy the education system, the social life, the different teams (especially soccer), and the people I have met here. It is a place where I fit.” During the recruiting process, LeBlanc tries to get recruits from across the country and around the world to visit. He knows if they meet the people, they will find a home. “Getting them here to see the community for themselves is the biggest challenge,” he claimed. “Once they see WVU and Morgantown, they fall in love with the community very quickly.”

oneWVU Once they become Mountaineers, the next challenge his players must overcome is homesickness, which is especially acute for international students who can’t return to their own homes for holidays and breaks. LaGuerre agreed that being away from home and family can be difficult. “My only concerns here were the winters since I came from the warm Caribbean climate, and the fact that I don’t get to see my mother very often,” he said. LeBlanc believes that coaches have the responsibility to make their student athletes feel at home, and he and his wife Jennifer work to foster a family feeling by inviting students to Thanksgiving dinner and other events at their home. Players from around the world also quickly bond with each other through their shared love of soccer. Teammates and friends support each other through homesickness. Soon, they embrace WVU as tightly as it embraces them. LaGuerre knew it had happened for him when he started to call his Morgantown apartment “home.” “I love my country, Trinidad and Tobago,” he said. “I am what we refer to back home as a ‘Trini to d Bone,’ meaning that I am happy with my home and proud of it. At first it was difficult to say to my teammates and friends that I was “going home” in reference to my apartment in downtown Morgantown. But this quickly changed, and going to my apartment was going home. WVU is my second home.” Like LeBlanc, LaGuerre and Cooper found a good fit in what began as an unfamiliar place. “Most of the people here were intrigued by my culture and country,” LaGuerre said. “I found the WVU community very welcoming coming in my freshman year, and that support only seemed to grow as the years went on,” Cooper agreed. “Once you are in the WVU community, it’s like you’re part of a new larger family.”

oneWVU His goals for the project are ambitious. “I hope we can build the sense of inclusion and true community in everyone,” LeBlanc added. “If people are willing to look beyond their biases, their preconceived notions, and say, ‘Ok. These guys are a part of me, and this girl plays for WVU’ then maybe that would eliminate racism, even underlying racism that people don’t know they have. We all need to look at what it is that binds us rather than what it makes us different.” According to LeBlanc, what binds Mountaineers is a pride in the University’s life-changing work, a lifelong devotion to the friends made here, and a sense that the WVU community will always welcome its Mountaineers home—whereever they come from and whereever they go. “If pride in our teams, and pride in this place can be harnessed to build unity, we will do everything we can to promote that pride,” said LeBlanc. His players are the first to agree. “I think my teammates from around the world, and those from across the US, will feel they have found a home here at WVU, and that this is a place we all will consider our second homes for our entire lives,” Cooper said. “Once you’re a part of the WVU community family, you’re always a part of it.” We are all oneWVU.

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HEAD COACH MARLON LEBLANC

Coach LeBlanc with Houston Dynamo President/GM Oliver Luck

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Marlon LeBlanc was named the 2006 Soccer America National Coach of the Year

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You can argue that last year’s defense was one of the strongest in program history. What has to happen to repeat that success? I think first and foremost we have to stay healthy. The defense was probably the only position that stayed healthy all of last season. Being able to keep the same group out on the field probably contributed to why we were so good defensively. We have got all the pieces back in Zach Johnson, Jason Bristol, Ray Gaddis, Ruben Garrido’s in there and we have added Eric Schoenle, who is going to help us in the back. We have got everybody who we had last year that made us such a strong team defensively as a unit and certainly many of the components in terms of midfield and forward who contributed to the defense as well. Zach Johnson’s freshman and sophomore seasons were absolutely remarkable as he set numerous records. As he continues to mature, what do you expect from him this season?

After playing an extremely difficult schedule in 2008, how much more prepared will the team be with this year’s challenging slate? Last year’s group was 13 freshmen. It is not going to be that big of a culture shock for them. For us, it is going to be getting some of those key pieces that we lost to injury, which we have had all spring. I think this group will be more mentally prepared and a little bit more prepared in terms of what to expect – what a BIG EAST road game is like and what playing Ohio State is like. Certainly we will not be depending as much on freshmen for our success this year. All those guys are going to be a little bit older and I think our team has more experience, which will help us in the long run. This program has grown tremendously. Five seasons ago, the program averaged 469 fans per game. Last year, it was 26th-best nationally at nearly 1,000 per match. What does that speak about the program as a whole? It has shown that soccer has caught on in the Morgantown community. For our guys to come into Dick Dlesk Stadium and play in front of near sell-outs every game is a great experience for our guys and certainly a big advantage for our players on the field. The program has grown by leaps and bounds in my three years here. Seeing the growth of the program has been fantastic as well, but we have some of the best fan support in America. Our kids get to play in front of large, boisterous student sections and that makes for great TV when we are on national television. It makes for a great atmosphere when we have recruits in town and certainly it makes for a winning program.

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The expectation for Zach is certainly to repeat as BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year. It is also for him to establish himself as the top goalkeeper in the country. We believe he has the potential to be a next level player. We think he is one of the top goalkeepers in America and this should be the year he firmly establishes that. We think he is a big player and he is an important player for us. He has to stay healthy and mentally strong. The results will speak for themselves if he achieves all of those things.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH COACH LEBLANC The recruiting class consists of mostly midfields and forwards, with athletes full of potential. What are you hoping to get from them in their first collegiate season? For us, this recruiting class was done with the direct focus of adding attacking-oriented players. We have achieved that with a number of these guys. We lacked a little bit of goal-scoring punch last year and this class certainly brings a little bit of flare, character, goal-scoring and savviness that is going to make us a much more dangerous side. It also allows us to balance out our group a little bit. Getting Gift Maworere back into the midfield where he belongs is going to help us from an attacking standpoint. We were so decimated by injuries a year ago that we had to maneuver a lot of players into different positions in order to sustain 90 minutes every single game and sometimes more since we had five ties. This group allows us to be a little more dynamic and commit a few more numbers forward into the attack. Do you plan on changing the style of play to accommodate the incoming talent? We will be able to do more offensively as long as everybody stays healthy. Getting Connor Gorman back will give us some more depth in the back so we are not going to have to move other people around. Kyle West also will give us some more depth in the back as well as Eric Schoenle. We are going to be better balanced in terms of having more players and more key guys to be able to replace some players who were injured. Two years ago, we lost seven starting seniors. That was really the main reason we had such a large recruiting class. I think with this year’s group, we are going to be able to attack more. We are going to change our formation around. I think we are going to be able to change our formation multiple times during games to give different looks with the personnel that we are going to have. We have some explosive individual talent. We have some great chemistry with certain groups and I think we are going to have the ability to be very flexible in terms of attacking out of a 4-4-2, a diamond midfield, a 4-3-3 or a 3-4-3 formation. We have the numbers and quality that we can change things up numerous times during a game. There are three seniors on the team this season, but who will you be looking for to lead the way? Gift is an important player for us. He did an admirable job filling in at the center back role last year when we lost two of our starters to injury. He did it with great character and he acted the way a captain should act. He did what was asked of him. Our success really revolves around our seniors and how well they want to lead this group. We have talked a lot about character and a lot about leadership in the spring and those guys are key and crucial components to our success. Jason Bristol and Ryan Gillespie are just as important. If the three of them can manage to be on the field all season long, I think it is going to spell success for this group.

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How has the spring helped prepare the team for the fall?

We had a great spring. We were still depleted in numbers because so many guys were not cleared for competition. However, I think we had the more numbers in practice this spring than we had all of last season. Having Chase back from post-operation was positive. He is still trying to find his feet, but being able to have him in games this spring was important for his confidence level. Having Tuan transfer in and add an instant ignition to our offense in terms of what we can do was valuable. He’s a fantastic young talent. He is very quick and scored a great goal in one of the spring games. He adds more dynamic to the attack. Once we get some of the other guys back who we have been missing all year long into this offense, this spring will have proven to be beneficial for us in terms of settling into a formation, settling into a system and then it should be easy enough as adding players into that system to help us be successful. With the recent achievements of this program, it’s difficult to shoot for anything but success. What are the top three goals for this team in 2009? For us, it is first and foremost going to be to get our way into the BIG EAST Tournament and play for a BIG EAST Championship here in Morgantown. I think that is our number one priority heading into this fall. We play in arguably the number one conference in America and if we take care of business in the BIG EAST, there is no doubt we will be achieving our second goal, which is to be back in the NCAA Tournament. When you play in the BIG EAST, it is a six or seven team NCAA group that is going to make it. We feel that if we are competing for a BIG EAST Championship, it is a no-brainer that we will be competing for an NCAA Championship. Our third goal for this group is to be in the Final Four. We want to be in the Final Four and competing for a national title. That goal will never change for this program. When I got here, I said that is what we want to compete for and that is what we are going to compete for every single year. I think those are the three main goals and they all revolve around winning championships. That is what the state of this program is about – winning championships.

BRYAN GREEN

ASSISTANT COACH BRYAN GREEN

ASSISTANT COACH · 7TH SEASON ELIZABETHTOWN (1997) Green At A Glance COACHING EXPERIENCE WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, 2002-PRESENT • Assistant Coach • Six MLS players • Seven all-BIG EAST players • One preseason all-conference player • Three academic all-region players • One ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American KEYSTONE COLLEGE, 2000-2002 • Head Coach • 2002 record - 14-3-1 • 2002 No. 3 NJCAA Division III national ranking EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY, 1999-2000 • Assistant Coach ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE, 1997-1999 • Assistant Coach EDUCATION EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY, 2000 • Master’s degree (sport management) ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE, 1997 • 1996 All-American • Three Middle Atlantic Conference championships • Four NCAA tournament appearances • 76-13-4 record

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Bryan Green enters his seventh season as an assistant at WVU. He has been an integral part of West Virginia’s BIG EAST and NCAA Tournament success since he arrived in Morgantown. In his six years at West Virginia, Green has assisted in all facets of the soccer program, including training, recruiting, budgeting, academic advising, scouting, scheduling and fundraising. The Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, native played a crucial role in developing WVU’s six MLS players: Aaron Pitchkolan (FC Dallas), Devon McTavish (D.C. United), Nick Noble (Chicago Fire), Jarrod Smith (Seattle Sounders FC), Dan Stratford (formerly of D.C. United) and Pat Carroll (formerly of D.C. United). He also has helped develop seven all-BIG EAST players, one preseason all-conference player, three academic all-region players and one ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American. Last season, Green helped develop a young team into a dangerous force on the field. WVU became one of the toughest defensive units in the nation as the squad posted eight shutouts and held opponents to less than 11 shots per contest. With Green’s guidance, the Mountaineers won their first NSCAA Team Academic Award for posting a 3.24 team GPA. Green also helped Jason Bristol earn NSCAA/adidas Scholar all-East Region honorable mention accolades for his academic success. In 2007, Green was a key factor in WVU’s berth into the NCAA tournament’s “Sweet 16.” Along the way, West Virginia knocked off three Top 10 teams, including No. 1 Connecticut. WVU also set school records for shutouts in a season (14), fewest goals allowed in a season (11), a six-game shutout streak and Stratford broke the school’s all-time assists mark (27). In Green’s fourth season as an assistant at WVU, he played a significant role in helping WVU to a 9-0-1 league record and the 2006 BIG EAST regular-season championship. The Mountaineers won a school-record 15 games and hosted an NCAA tournament game in Morgantown for the second-consecutive season. That year, two Mountaineers (Noble and Smith) earned All-America honors. WVU also received its highest-ever ranking in the national polls, climbing as high as No. 3. Green was a key part of the 2005 coaching staff, which helped guide the Mountaineers to their first NCAA tournament since 1992 and only their second-ever win in the tournament. WVU ended 2005 with a 13-8-2 record and 12 shutouts, setting then program records for wins and clean sheets. In 2004, Green assisted a West Virginia team that just missed a bid to the NCAA tournament with a 12-7-1 record. The Mountaineers knocked off two ranked opponents during that season (Notre Dame and St. John’s), earned their first-ever national ranking (No. 17 by Soccer America) and won their first BIG EAST tournament match in school history to advance to the conference semifinals. In his first year as a Mountaineer assistant, Green helped rebuild the program to respectability. Despite the team’s 5-10-3 record, WVU posted six shutouts and lost seven of its matches by just one goal. In 1997, Green received his bachelor’s degree in business administration at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College. While there, he excelled in soccer, earning All-America honors in 1996. He helped lead the Blue Jays to a 76-13-4 record, including three Middle Atlantic Conference championships and four NCAA tournament appearances. Upon completing his undergraduate degree, Green headed to East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University. There, he earned a master’s degree in health and physical education with a concentration in sport management in 2000. Green has coached at both of his alma maters, Elizabethtown from 1997-99, and East Stroudsburg from 1999-2000. Prior to WVU, he served as Keystone College’s head coach from 2000-02. Green coached the squad to a 14-3-1 record in 2002, good enough to earn the team a No. 3 NJCAA Division III national ranking. Green is a member of the NSCAA and holds national and advanced national diplomas. He also holds a USSF ‘B’ coaching license. Green and his wife, Ehren, reside in Morgantown.

HEAD COACH MARLON LEBLANC

MARK CARR

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ASSISTANT COACH · 3RD SEASON VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE (2003)

Mark Carr enters his second full-time season with the Mountaineers and third overall after serving as a graduate assistant in 2007. Carr is responsible for training the goalkeepers and assisting in the day-to-day operations of the program, and is heavily involved in recruiting. Last year, Carr helped guide goalkeeper Zach Johnson to a nationally acclaimed season and one of the best in program history. Under Carr’s tutelage, Johnson earned BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year honors – becoming only the second Mountaineer to achieve the feat. Johnson finished the season with a 0.862 save percentage (fifth best in the nation) and a 0.64 goals-against average clip (19th-best nationally). Carr also played a major role in the team’s second-straight Top 30 recruiting class, according to CollegeSoccerNews. The 16-member group, ranked No. 26, was highlighted by Raymon Gaddis, Declan Coll and Alex Silva. In 2007, Carr played a key factor in WVU’s berth into the NCAA tournament’s “Sweet 16.” West Virginia knocked off three top 10 teams, including No. 1 Connecticut at home, and wins at No. 5 Duke and No. 6 Maryland on the road. WVU also set school records for shutouts in a season (14), fewest goals allowed in a season (11), a six-game shutout streak and Dan Stratford broke the school’s all-time assists mark (27). The Bloomington, Minn., native came to West Virginia from Elmira College in New York, where he was the head coach for three seasons. Elmira had five players named Empire 8 all-Conference and featured the 2006 Empire 8 Rookie of the Year on its squad under Carr. Four of his players were named NSCAA East Regional Academic All-Americans, excelling in the classroom as well as on the field. In addition to developing players, Carr was involved in scheduling, fundraising, equipment and score reporting to the media. Carr served as the Director of Intramurals at the school for three years and was the Director of the Fitness Center in 2006. He also obtained a master’s of science in education from Elmira in 2006. Carr is a 2003 graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, where he earned a bachelor of arts in history. While at VMI, he was a four-year starter for the Keydets, a team captain and a member of the Southern Conference All-Academic Team. Carr is a member of the NSCAA and holds NSCAA National and Advanced National Diplomas. He resides in Morgantown.

Carr At A Glance COACHING EXPERIENCE WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, 2007-PRESENT • Assistant Coach • One NCAA “Sweet 16” • 2007 - Knocked off three top 10 teams • School record for shutouts in 2007 • School record for fewest goals allowed in 2007 • Dan Stratford broke all-time assists record ELMIRA COLLEGE, 2004-2007 • Head Coach • Five players named Empire 8 All-Conference • 2006 Empire 8 Rooke of the Year • Four players named NSCAA East Regional Academic All-Americans EDUCATION WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, 2009 • Master’s degree (sport psychology) ELMIRA COLLEGE, 2006 • Master’s degree (science in education) VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, 2003 • Bachelor’s degree (history) • Four year starter • Team captain • Member of Southern Conference All-Academic Team

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Kevin Kotsko

Luke Sage

Athletic Training Ninth Season

Strength & Conditioning First Season

Kevin Kotsko is in his ninth season as an athletic trainer at West Virginia. He is in charge of the Shell Building athletic training room and oversees three sports, as well as teaching several classes in West Virginia’s undergraduate athletic training program. His primary sports are men’s soccer, wrestling and men’s and women’s swimming and diving. Prior to his tenure at WVU, Kotsko spent one season as the head athletic trainer at Pitt-Bradford and three years as the head athletic trainer at Seton LaSalle High in Pittsburgh. A 1995 graduate of Slippery Rock, Kotsko received his master’s degree in 1996 from Virginia. He resides in Morgantown.

Luke Sage enters his first full-time season, sixth overall, as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at West Virginia University. He spent the previous two years as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach (2007-09) and the prior three as an intern strength and conditioning coach (2003-06). Sage will be in charge of the Mountaineer men’s soccer and wrestling programs, while assisting with football. From 2006-07, he worked at Velocity Sports Performance in Allentown, Pa., as an assistant sports performance director. Before his stint there, he was an infantryman in the United States Army from July 1998-July 2001. He earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic coaching education at WVU in 2007. He recently received his master’s degree in educational leadership from West Virginia in the spring of 2009. Sage is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also is CPR and First Aid certified. He resides in Morgantown.

Steve Bierer

Athletic Equipment 28th Season

Athletic Equipment Third Season

Veteran staff member Robert “Bubba” Schmidt is in his 28th season as equipment manager at West Virginia. He is responsible for all the athletic garb and gear worn by each of WVU’s varsity athletic teams, with the exception of football. He is responsible for the ordering of new equipment for 16 sports. One of his primary duties includes keeping an up-to-date inventory of all equipment items and storage, a task he handles efficiently for hundreds of Mountaineer athletes practicing out of the Coliseum and Shell Building. The 1976 graduate of WVU has a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He has worked in the equipment room since 1978 and was elevated to equipment manager at the start of the 1980 season. The Wheeling native is married to the former Betsey Pedone. They have three daughters, Kay-lee, Iliana and Anne Peyton.

Steve Bierer enters his third season as an assistant equipment manager at WVU. A Morgantown native, Bierer is responsible for acting as the equipment room’s liaison with Nike, facilitating all orders and returns, is the top assistant to veteran equipment manager Bubba Schmidt and works daily with all varsity men’s sports at West Virginia, with the exception of football. Bierer came to WVU after serving a three-year stint as head equipment manager for Olympic sports at Virginia from 2005-08. He spent 2000-05 at East Carolina as an assistant equipment manager, his last season serving as head equipment manager. From 1998-99, Bierer served as an assistant equipment manager at Virginia Tech and spent five seasons (1993-98) as a WVU student football manager under Hall of Fame Coach Don Nehlen. He resides in Morgantown.

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Bubba Schmidt

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Ehren Green

Ira Green

Academic Services Third Season

Sports Communications Second Season

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Ehren Green is in her third year as the WVU men’s soccer educational counselor. A Crestview Hills, Ky., native, Green, is responsible for the team’s day-to-day academic monitoring, assisting the student-athletes in scheduling, monitoring of study hall and mentoring. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Ball State in 2003 in exercise science and wellness and garnered her master’s degree in sport management from West Virginia in 2004. She finished her second master’s degree from WVU in 2006 in higher education administration. A four-year women’s soccer starter and letterwinner at Ball State, Green resides in Morgantown and is married to WVU men’s soccer assistant coach Bryan Green.

Brandon Daniels Volunteer Assistant

Billy Noojin Student Assistant 14

Ira Green enters his second season as a graduate assistant in the WVU Sports Communications Office. A West Palm Beach, Fla., resident, he is the primary media relations contact for the Mountaineer men’s soccer and wrestling teams. Green came to Morgantown from Orlando, Fla., where he served as a student assistant for three years in the UCF Athletics Communications Department. He served as the men’s tennis contact, while assisting with the publications process of the football and men’s basketball media guides. He also helped in the overall operation of UCF football, men’s basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball. In the summer and winter breaks of 2006-07, Green was a programming and promotions intern at ESPN Radio 760 AM in West Palm Beach, Fla. He assisted in the marketing and setup of live broadcasts and researched facts and statistics for live shows. Green earned his bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism at UCF, with a minor in coaching. He is working toward a master’s degree in sport management, which he will complete in the spring of 2010.

Dr. Matt Lively Medical Director

Kona Dennis Student Assistant

Jimmy Dorneman Athletic Training Graduate Assistant

Dr. Ben Moorehead Team Physician

Sue Davis Administrative Assistant

SEASON PREVIEW

the 2009 season Soccer America Top 15 Classes 1. Akron

9. Notre Dame

2. Maryland

10. Saint Louis

3. UCLA

11. UC Santa Barbara

4. Stanford

12. West Virginia

5. California

13. Santa Clara

6. North Carolina

14. Georgetown

7. Michigan

15. Indiana

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8. Virginia

When you dump the contents of a puzzle out of its box and the pieces lay scattered all over the floor, it is tough to gauge how difficult it will be to put them together and how nice the final product will turn out. That was coach Marlon LeBlanc’s job last year with numerous new faces and a crowd of freshmen. A season later, the overall picture has started to come together and the puzzle is beginning to take shape. The Mountaineers welcome eight freshmen to the team and while it might take some time to figure out the strengths of each newcomer, the credentials they bring to Morgantown only make WVU a deeper squad. In terms of offense, this class is expected to be one of the best in program history. It is also the component that the Mountaineers believe can carry them to the next level. And that next level is outlined by the three goals LeBlanc has set out for this team – all feats he believes are within reach and can be attained. The first goal, which must happen to reach the next two, is to return to the BIG EAST Tournament. The Mountaineers have qualified for postseason play each season under LeBlanc’s watch and dating back to 2004. The next mission for WVU is to earn one of the 48 spots in the NCAA Tournament – something WVU has accomplished in two of LeBlanc’s three seasons. The team’s final objective is to reach the Final Four of the College Cup. Despite the high expectations, the Mountaineers believe they have the upper-hand. Permitting a strong showing in the early stages of the conference tournament, WVU will have the opportunity to compete for the BIG EAST Tournament title on its home field as the semifinal and final matches will take place at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. With a strong coaching staff and several key parts of last year’s squad still intact, the Mountaineers hope the incoming class is the final piece of the puzzle that can help them achieve success.

Goalkeepers

While it is always tough to be comfortable heading into a season not knowing what obstacles and challenges lie ahead, having a goalkeeper like Zach Johnson can surely settle one’s nerves. The BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year and all-BIG EAST first team selection put together one of the best single-season performances in program history in 2008. “I think when you have one of the best goalkeepers in college and arguably the best goalkeeper in the BIG EAST, there is a sense of reassurance in your backfield that you are going to be in every single game, no matter if you are struggling to find the back of the net,” LeBlanc said. “Zach gives us the ability to be in a game when we’re not at our best.” Last year, Johnson started all 19 contests and remained in between the posts for every minute of action (1,814). Besides tallying eight shutouts, the Lumberton, N.J., resident ranked fifth in the nation in save percentage (0.862) and 19th in goals-against average (0.64). On top of setting numerous school records, Johnson also matured into a seasoned veteran in only his second collegiate season in goal. While Johnson, a redshirt junior, showed he has enough endurance to go an entire season, he will have two talented and reliable netminders backing him up in Yale Tiley and Paul Killian. Tiley, who received a redshirt last season, saw some time in goal during the spring and knows he can be called upon at any moment. A newcomer, Killian brings a wealth of goalkeeping experience. The Maryland native was a three-year starter at Marriotts Ridge High and recorded 11 shutouts in 20 contests as a senior. “We’re almost like Goalkeeper U. with Nick Noble, now Zach Johnson and hopefully Yale Tiley and Paul Killian,” LeBlanc added. “Mark Carr does a great job with our goalkeepers. Having depth at the goalkeeper position and every position has been a goal of ours.”

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Midfielders

In terms of numbers and athleticism, the midfield is arguably WVU’s deepest position. Maworere, who spent the majority of 2008 bolstering the defense, will return to his natural position as a midfielder in 2009. An extremely gifted and athletic individual, the two-time all-BIG EAST honorable mention recipient has an incredible ability to spread the field and is vital to setting up an attack. Garrido also spent time on the back line, but is returning to the midfield. Another major returnee to the midfield is Chase Dewese, who missed 2008 with an injury. An experienced and crafty player, Dewese adds another dynamic to the midfield. Despite not being back at full strength, he was able to rack up minutes in the spring season and displayed his game-changing abilities when he is on the field. Declan Coll and Alex Silva, who comes off a brilliant freshman campaign, are two more bright spots for the Mountaineers. A sophomore, Silva proved to be clutch as a freshman when he scored game-winning goals against No. 4 Connecticut and No. 22 Ohio State. On top of that, he began to develop into a dangerous offensive threat with his phenomenal dribbling skills and amazing accuracy on shots outside of the 18-yard box. The Mountaineers also added to their arsenal with newcomers Nate Adams, Tuan Doan, who scored two goals in the spring season, and Travis Pittman, giving WVU eight different options at the midfield. “I think that’s the biggest challenge for a coach, but also

the greatest joy for a coach,” LeBlanc said of having numerous choices to plug in at midfield. “When you have so much talent and so much potential, how do you get them all on the field? You can’t, but that competition makes the guys better every single day. Any coach will tell you that players get better when they have competition for their spots. That added depth at midfield and talent influx with a great group of freshmen coming in – we think it is only going to make us a better team.”

Forwards

While other positions on the Mountaineer roster reload for the fall, the offense only returns two true forwards in sophomores Adam Mills and Michael Pitrolo. Unfortunately, neither played a full season in 2008 as Mills missed multiple contests because of injuries and Pitrolo only played in nine matches. Pitrolo, however, did earn substantial playing time in the spring and showed signs of improvement. After adding nearly 10 pounds to his frame and becoming more aggressive on the offensive side, the Parkersburg, W.Va., native could fly under the radar this season. “I think Mills and Pitrolo need to be big this season,” LeBlanc acknowledged. “It’s going to be a little bit easier this year because we have more pieces in place. When I say easier, I say it with a grain of salt. I don’t think the game is going to be easier, but it’s going to be harder for teams to just focus on those guys to shut them down. They have to worry about (Abel) Shadow Sebele, Travis Pittman and Gift Maworere now coming through the midfield as well. We have a few more weapons that should take the pressure off of them.” The rest of the offense is expected to come through newcomers Moeryhan Doue, Uwem Etuk, Sebele and Matt Strauss. All have proven throughout their high school careers that they possess the ability to find the back of the net on a consistent basis, but one player whose credentials stand out are Sebele. Not only does he possess blazing speed, evident by his successful high school track career, but he tallied 70 goals in 71 matches and tacked on 50 assists. “In Sebele, we have a proven goal scorer,” LeBlanc exclaimed. “A natural goal scorer is something we have not had since Jarrod Smith. We have created goals, manufactured goals, been great on set pieces and free kicks and getting leads and putting teams away, but now we have kids who are pure goal scorers. Shadow Sebele will score goals and he will create goals for himself.” And one thing that makes LeBlanc more confident about this year’s offensive group is their dedication and ability to work hard to improve. “Our guys will fight tooth and nail and leave it out on the field,” LeBlanc said. “We’re going to be playing a very attractive brand of soccer. We’re going to attack with numbers. We’re going to play with a system that’s going to complement the attacking players that we have. We’re going to take risks and we’re going to take chances. We’re going to go forward en masse and with great numbers. This year, we’ll be better suited to be a more offensive-branded team.”

Zach Johnson

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Senior Gift Maworere and sophomore Ruben Garrido, who were stellar on defense last season, return to their normal positions at midfield, but the Mountaineers will not miss a beat as Jason Bristol, Ryan Gillespie and Raymon Gaddis return to the back line. “We saw a good mesh early on with two freshmen in Gaddis and Garrido and Jason Bristol, who is now a senior,” LeBlanc stated. “That chemistry was cultivated a lot in the spring and they’re all better, stronger, tactically more aware and technically better players. We think that is going to continually be a strong point for this team and certainly they are a big part of why we were in every game last year.” While the defensive unit was the strongest and most consistent on the field for WVU in 2008, the potential is there for it to become even more difficult to solve in 2009. Last year, the back line held opponents to less than 11 shots per contest and a lowly .063 shot percentage. Bristol, the leader of the back line, has transformed into a tenacious defender who is difficult to get by because of his 6-foot-5-inch frame and ability to constantly win headers. Gaddis, who was a highly touted athlete coming out of high school, blossomed into a staple for years to come. Despite his lanky frame, the then-freshman became known for his aggressive play, strong right foot and knack for starting counter attacks. Gillespie, now a senior, rounded out the trio on the left side and also was known for being a major factor in the counter attacks. The left-footed defender stretched the field and used his power to send accurate crosses into the box. This year, however, he could be expected to challenge for his starting role with the return of Connor Gorman, who missed all of last season with an injury. Kyle West, who missed nearly all of last season with an injury, and sophomore Nick Claudio and incoming freshman Eric Schoenle are also expected to vie for time on the pitch.

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Game 1

UC-Santa Barbara September 4 MORGANTOWN 8 p.m.

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Location:............ Santa Barbara, Calif.

SID Contact:....................... Matt Hurst

Enrollment:...............................20,000

SID Phone:................. (805) 893-8603

Nickname:............................ Gauchos

E-Mail: Matt.Hurst@athletics.ucsb.edu

Conference:.......................... Big West

Website:......... www.ucsbgauchos.com

Team Information Head Coach:............... Tim Von Steeg (UC Santa Barbara, ’89) Record at UCSB:................ 140-56-20 (11 seasons) Overall Record:......................... Same 2008 Record:............................ 10-7-5 Conf. Record/Finish:............ 5-2-3/2nd

Game 2

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Team Information Head Coach:.................John Astudillo

Buffalo September 6 MORGANTOWN 4 p.m.

Location:.......................... Buffalo, N.Y.

SID Contact:................... Will Nowadly

Enrollment:...............................28,054

SID Phone:................. (716) 645-5523

Nickname:...................................Bulls

E-Mail:....................wtn2@buffalo.edu

Conference:...................Mid-American

Website:............ www.buffalobulls.com

(Buffalo State, ’68) Record at UB:................... 176-154-33 (20 seasons) Overall Record:......................... Same 2008 Record:............................ 12-4-4 Conf. Record/Finish:............. 3-1-2/3rd

Game 3

Quick Facts Location:...................Wilmington, N.C.

UNC Wilmington September 11 Wilmington, N.C. 7:30 p.m.

Enrollment:...............................12,000 Nickname:.......................... Seahawks Conference:............... Colonial Athletic Association

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Team Information Head Coach:................ Aidan Heaney

SID Contact:................... Tom Riordan SID Phone:................. (910) 962-4099 E-Mail:..................riordant@uncw.edu Website:......... www.UNCWsports.com

(UNC Charlotte, ’92) Record at UNCW:..................69-74-11 (Eight seasons) Overall Record:.....................90-91-11 (10 seasons) 2008 Record:............................ 10-9-1 Conf. Record/Finish:..............7-4-0/1st

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Game 4

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Location:.......................... Boone, N.C.

SID Contact:................ Eric Bohannon

Enrollment:...............................16,600

SID Phone:................. (828) 262-7166

Record at ASU:...10-8-0 (One season)

Nickname:.....................Mountaineers

E-Mail:.... bohannonec@appstate.edu

Career Record:................... 330-61-13

Conference:.......................... Southern

Website:.................. www.GoASU.com

Head Coach:........... Shaun Pendleton

Appalachian State September 13 Wilmington, N.C. 1 p.m.

(Akron, ’85)

(20 seasons) 2008 Record:............................ 10-8-0 Conf. Record/Finish:......... 4-3-0/T-2nd

Game 5

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Team Information Head Coach:..... Ken Lolla (Duke, ’83)

Louisville September 18 Louisville, Ky. 7 p.m.

Location:........................ Louisville, Ky. Enrollment:...............................22,000 Nickname:............................Cardinals

SID Contact:...............Kim Pemberton SID Phone:................. (502) 852-7711 E-Mail:........kapemb01@louisville.edu Website:...............www.uoflsports.com

Record at UofL:...................... 27-25-9 (Three seasons) Career Record:..................236-110-36 (19 seasons) 2008 Record:.............................11-8-2 Conf. Record/Place:............. 5-5-1/4th Red Division

Game 6

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Team Information Head Coach:................. Hylton Dayes

Cincinnati September 20 Cincinnati, Ohio 1 p.m.

Location:.................... Cincinnati, Ohio Enrollment:...............................36,518 Nickname:.............................Bearcats

SID Contact:.................Jeremy Martin Phone:........................ (513) 556-5191 E-Mail:............Jeremy.Martin@uc.edu Internet:...... www.GoBEARCATS.com

(Wright State, ’88) Record at UC:....................... 72-63-21 (Eight seasons) Career Record:................. 168-148-40 (19 seasons) 2008 Record:............................ 7-10-2 Conference Record/Place: 4-6-1/T-6th Red Division

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Game 7

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Team Information Head Coach:................ George Kiefer

USF September 25 MORGANTOWN 8 p.m.

Location:...........................Tampa, Fla. Enrollment:...............................45,244 Nickname:...................................Bulls

SID Contact:.....................Mike Hogan SID Phone:................. (813) 974-4092 E-Mail:......... mhogan@admin.usf.edu Website:.............. www.gousfbulls.com

(South Connecticut State, ’94) Record at USF:..................... 79-43-16 (Seven seasons) Career Record:.......................... Same 2008 Record:............................ 15-5-3 Conf. Record/Place:............ 7-3-1/2nd Red Division

Game 8

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Team Information Head Coach:...................Craig Blazer

DePaul September 27 MORGANTOWN 4 p.m.

Location:...........................Chicago, Ill. Enrollment:...............................23,148 Nickname:..................... Blue Demons

SID Contact:.................................TBA Phone:........................ (773) 325-7525 E-Mail:..........................................TBA Website: www.depaulbluedemons.com

(Xavier, ’91) Record at DePaul:................ 52-84-15 (Eight seasons) Career Record:.......................... Same 2008 Record:.............................. 9-7-4 Conf. Record/Place:............. 5-4-2/3rd Red Division

Game 9

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Team Information Head Coach:.................Louis Bennett (Crewe & Alsagar, ’82)

Marquette October 3 Milwaukee, Wis. 8:05 p.m.

Location:....................Milwaukee, Wis. Enrollment:............................... 11,516 Nickname:................... Golden Eagles

SID Contact:................. Luke LeNoble SID Phone:................. (414) 288-6980 E-Mail: lucas.lenoble@marquette.edu Website:.......... www.gomarquette.com

Record at MU:.......................... 6-37-9 (Three seasons) Career Record:................. 142-100-26 (13 seasons) 2008 Record:............................ 3-10-4 Conf. Record/Place:............. 1-8-2/8th Blue Division

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Location:...................... Pittsburgh, Pa. Enrollment:...............................33,898 Nickname:............................ Panthers

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Media Information SID Contact:................... Paul Pancoe SID Phone:................. (412) 648-8240 E-Mail:..... ppancoe@athletics.pitt.edu Website: www.pittsburghpanthers.com

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Team Information Head Coach:............... Joe Luxbacher (Pittsburgh, ’74) Record at Pitt:................... 193-194-50 (25 seasons) Career Record:................. 217-206-54 (28 seasons) 2008 Record:.............................. 7-8-3 Conf. Record/Place:............. 3-6-2/6th Blue Division

Team Information Head Coach:........................Ray Reid (Southern Connecticut, ’82)

Connecticut October 9 MORGANTOWN 8 p.m.

Location:.........................Storrs, Conn. Enrollment:...............................28,481 Nickname:..............................Huskies

SID Contact:...................Kristen Altieri Phone:........................ (860) 486-4707 E-Mail:........ kristen.altieri@uconn.edu Website:........ www.uconnhuskies.com

Record at UConn:............... 177-64-24 (12 seasons) Career Record:................... 323-81-39 (20 seasons) 2008 Record:.............................11-5-6

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Pitt October 6 Pittsburgh, Pa. 7 p.m.

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Conf. Record/Place:............ 6-3-2/2nd Blue Division

Game 12

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Team Information Head Coach:................ Darren Powell

Elon October 14 MORGANTOWN 7 p.m.

Location:............................. Elon, N.C.

SID Contact:...............Erica Roberson

Enrollment:.................................5,628

SID Phone:................. (336) 278-6711

Nickname:..............................Phoenix

E-Mail:..........................................TBA

Conference:.......................... Southern

Website:...........www.elonphoenix.com

(UNC Greensboro, ’95) Record at EU:......................... 37-33-9 (Four seasons) Overall Record:.................... 87-45-12 (Seven seasons) 2008 Record:............................ 10-9-1 Conf. Record/Finish:..............7-0-0/1st

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Game 13

Notre Dame October 17 Notre Dame, Ind. 11:30 a.m.

Game 14

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Location:.................. Notre Dame, Ind. Enrollment:............................... 11,603 Nickname:...................... Fighting Irish

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Media Information SID Contact:....................Sean Carroll SID Phone:................. (574) 631-2664 E-Mail:..................... scarrol3@nd.edu Website:........................ www.und.com

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Team Information Head Coach:................... Bobby Clark (Jordanhill College, ’67) Record at UND:.................. 106-45-22 (Eight seasons) Career Record:................. 259-108-47 (22 seasons) 2008 Record:............................ 12-7-2 Conf. Record/Place:..............7-2-2/1st Blue Division

Team Information Head Coach:....................John Bluem

Ohio State October 21 Columbus, Ohio 7:00 p.m.

Location:....................Columbus, Ohio

SID Contact:............Alissa Clendenen

Enrollment:...............................53,715

SID Phone:................. (614) 292-0134

Nickname:........................... Buckeyes

E-Mail:.............clendenen.5@osu.edu

Conference:.............................Big Ten

Website: www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com

(Hartwick, ’75) Record at OSU:.................. 127-90-31 (12 seasons) Career Record:..................213-117-43 (17 seasons) 2008 Record:.............................. 9-9-3 Conf. Record/Finish:.......... 2-4-0/T-5th

Game 15

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Team Information Head Coach:................... Brian Wiese

Georgetown October 24 MORGANTOWN 7:30 p.m.

Location:..................Washington, D.C. Enrollment:...............................15,318 Nickname:.................................Hoyas

SID Contact:................ Barbara Jonas SID Phone:................. (202) 687-7155 E-Mail:............ bj57@georgetown.edu Website:.................www.guhoyas.com

(Dartmouth, ’95) Record at GU:........................ 24-27-4 (Three seasons) Career Record:.......................... Same 2008 Record:.............................11-5-3 Conf. Record/Place:............. 5-3-3/3rd Blue Division

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Game 16

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Team Information Head Coach:.................. Chaka Daley

Providence October 28 MORGANTOWN 7 p.m.

Location:.................... Providence, R.I. Enrollment:.................................3,966 Nickname:..................................Friars

SID Contact:................... Jorge Rocha SID Phone:................. (401) 865-2201 E-Mail:...........jrocha@providence.edu Website:...................... www.friars.com

(Providence, ’96) Record at PC:....................... 56-90-20 (Nine seasons) Career Record:.......................... Same 2008 Record:.............................. 9-7-3 Conf. Record/Place:............. 5-5-1/4th Blue Division

Game 17

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Team Information Head Coach:... Manfred Schellscheidt

Seton Hall October 31 South Orange, N.J. 7 p.m.

Location:...............South Orange, N.J. Enrollment:.................................9,700 Nickname:................................Pirates

SID Contact:............... Daniel Kuberka SID Phone:................. (973) 761-9493 E-Mail:.........daniel.kuberka@shu.edu Website:..............www.shupirates.com

(Univ. of Sports, Cologne, Germany, ’67)

Record at SHU:................ 221-145-42 (21 seasons) Career Record:.......................... Same 2008 Record:.............................. 6-8-4 Conf. Record/Place:............. 2-5-4/7th Blue Division

Game 18

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Tournament Information Nov. 4................ BIG EAST 1st round

BIG EAST Conference 222 Richmond Street, Suite 110

2009 BIG EAST Championship November 4-15

Providence, RI 02903

SID Contact:..............Rachel Margolis Phone:........................ (401) 453-0660 E-Mail:........... RMargolis@bigeast.org Internet:....................www.BigEast.org

(campus sites) Nov. 7................ BIG EAST 2nd round (campus sites) Nov. 13..............BIG EAST Semifinals (Morgantown, W.Va.) Nov. 15.....................BIG EAST Finals (Morgantown, W.Va.)

2009 MOUNTAINEERS NUMERICAL No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 30

Name Paul Killian Zach Johnson Jason Bristol Dan Hagey Connor Gorman Eric Schoenle Travis Pittman Gift Maworere Adam Mills Abel Sebele Ruben Garrido Declan Coll Uwem Etuk Raymon Gaddis Tuan Doan Moeryhan Doue Alex Silva Kyle West Nathan Adams Kurt Freemyer Chase Dewese Michael Pitrolo Matthew Strauss Nick Claudio Malcolm Manswell Ryan Gillespie Yale Tiley

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

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

Ht. 6-0 6-5 6-5 6-1 6-0 6-4 6-1 5-8 5-8 6-0 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-8 5-6 5-10 5-10 5-11 5-9 5-8 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-1 5-9 6-4

Wt. 160 200 198 171 178 160 160 170 170 160 173 179 150 155 152 170 178 184 160 146 165 170 155 168 160 155 191

Hometown Ellicott City, Md. Lumberton, N.J. Franklin, Tenn. Ephrata, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Neshaminy, Pa. Manassas, Va. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Indianapolis, Ind. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Elkhart, Ind. Derry, Northern Ireland Herndon, Va. Indianapolis, Ind. Dallas, Texas Germantown, Md. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Omaha, Neb. Frederick, Md. Arlington, Va. Beckley, W.Va. Parkersburg, W.Va. Wilmette, Ill. Charleston, W.Va. Clarksville, Md. Virginia Beach, Va. Charleston, W.Va.

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

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

Ht. 5-9 6-5 5-11 5-11 6-1 5-6 5-10 5-10 5-8 5-8 5-10 5-9 6-0 6-1 6-5 6-0 5-8 6-1 5-8 6-0 6-1 6-4 6-0 5-10 5-10 6-4 5-11

Wt. 160 198 168 179 165 152 170 150 146 155 173 155 178 171 200 160 170 160 170 170 160 160 160 178 155 191 184

Hometown Frederick, Md. Franklin, Tenn. Charleston, W.Va. Derry, Northern Ireland Beckley, W.Va. Dallas, Texas Germantown, Md. Herndon, Va. Arlington, Va. Indianapolis, Ind. Elkhart, Ind. Virginia Beach, Va. Philadelphia, Pa. Ephrata, Pa. Lumberton, N.J. Ellicott City, Md. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Clarksville, Md. Indianapolis, Ind. Parkersburg, W.Va. Manassas, Va. Neshaminy, Pa. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Wilmette, Ill. Charleston, W.Va. Omaha, Neb.

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ALPHABETICAL No. 19 2 24 11 21 14 15 12 20 13 10 27 4 3 1 0 7 25 8 22 6 5 9 16 23 30 17

Name Nathan Adams Jason Bristol Nick Claudio Declan Coll Chase Dewese Tuan Doan Moeryhan Doue Uwem Etuk Kurt Freemyer Raymon Gaddis Ruben Garrido Ryan Gillespie Connor Gorman Dan Hagey Zach Johnson Paul Killian Gift Maworere Malcolm Manswell Adam Mills Michael Pitrolo Travis Pittman Eric Schoenle Abel Sebele Alex Silva Matthew Strauss Yale Tiley Kyle West

COACHES

Head Coach: Assistant Coach: Assistant Coach:

Marlon LeBlanc Bryan Green Mark Carr

PRONOUNCIATION GUIDE First Names Declan DECK-lun Moeryhan morr-EE-IN Raymon RAY-moan Tuan twan Uwem ooh-UM

Last Names Bristol Dewese Coll Doue Etuk

BRIS-tul DUH-wees Cole doo-AY eee-TUCK

Garrido Hagey Maworere Pitrolo Schoenle Sebele

guh-REE-doe HAY-gee MUH-wore-EE Pih-TRO-loh SHANE-lee suh-BELL-ay

2009 MOUNTAINEERS BY CLASS

Senior 3 Junior 4 Sophomore 8 Freshman 12

BY POSITION

Moeryhan Doue Uwem Etuk Kurt Freemyer Adam Mills Michael Pitrolo Abel Sebele Matt Strauss Nathan Adams Declan Coll Chase Dewese Tuan Doan Ruben Garrido Gift Maworere Malcolm Manswell Travis Pittman Alex Silva Jason Bristol Nick Claudio Raymon Gaddis Ryan Gillespie Connor Gorman Dan Hagey Eric Schoenle Kyle West Zach Johnson Paul Killian Yale Tiley

BY STATE/COUNTRY

Maryland 4 Virginia 4 West Virginia 4 Indiana 3 Pennsylvania 3 Zimbabwe 2 Brazil 1 Illinois 1 Nebraska 1 New Jersey 1 Northern Ireland 1 Tennessee 1 Texas 1

Nathan Adams Moeryhan Doue Paull Killian Malcolm Manswell Uwem Etuk Kurt Freemyer Ryan Gillespie Travis Pittman Nick Claudio Chase Dewese Michael Pitrolo Yale Tiley Raymon Gaddis Ruben Garrido Adam Mills Connor Gorman Dan Hagey Eric Schoenle Gift Maworere Abel Sebele Alex Silva Matt Strauss Kyle West Zach Johnson Declan Coll Jason Bristol Tuan Doan

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Forward 7 Midfielder 9 Defender 8 Goalkeeper 3

Jason Bristol Ryan Gillespie Gift Maworere Chase Dewese (redshirt) Dan Hagey Zach Johnson (redshirt) Kyle West (redshirt) Nick Claudio Declan Coll Kurt Freemyer Raymon Gaddis Ruben Garrido Adam Mills Michael Pitrolo Alex Silva Nathan Adams Tuan Doan Moeryhan Doue Uwem Etuk Connor Gorman (redshirt) Paul Killian Malcolm Manswell Travis Pittman Eric Schoenle Abel Sebele Matt Strauss Yale Tiley (redshirt)

PHOTO/TV ROSTER (does not include freshmen)

Nick Claudio 5-11, 168, D, So. Charleston, W.Va.

Declan Coll 5-11, 179, M, So. Derry, Northern Ireland

Chase Dewese 6-1, 165, M, r-Jr. Beckley, W.Va.

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13 Kurt Freemyer 5-8, 146, F, So. Arlington, Va.

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Jason Bristol 6-5, 198, D, Sr. Franklin, Tenn.

10 Raymon Gaddis 5-5, 155, D, So. Indianapolis, Ind.

27 Ruben Garrido 5-10, 173, M, So. Elkhart, Ind.

Ryan Gillespie 5-9, 155, D, Sr. Virginia Beach, Va.

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4 Connor Gorman 6-0, 178, D, r-Fr. Philadelphia, Pa.

1 Dan Hagey 6-1, 171, D, Jr. Ephrata, Pa.

7 Zach Johnson 6-5, 200, GK, r-Jr. Lumberton, N.J.

Gift Maworere 5-8, 170, M, Sr. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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PHOTO/TV ROSTER (does not include incoming freshmen)

8 Adam Mills 5-8, 170, F, So. Indianapolis, Ind.

16 Michael Pitrolo 6-0, 170, F, So. Parkersburg, W.Va.

30 Alex Silva 5-10, 178, M, So. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Yale Tiley 6-4, 191, GK, r-Fr. Charleston, W.Va.

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17 Kyle West 5-11, 184, D, r-Jr. Omaha, Neb.

Marlon LeBlanc Head Coach Fourth Season

Bryan Green Assistant Coach Seventh Season

Mark Carr Assistant Coach Third Season

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2009 MEN’S SOCCER

JASON BRISTOL

DEFENDER | SENIOR | 6-5 | 198 FRANKLIN, Tenn. | BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY

Jason Bristol Tall, aggressive defender who anchored the defense last season … superb on defense against set pieces … looks to lead one of the nation’s strongest back lines for the third-straight season. At West Virginia in 2008 Garnered NSCAA/adidas Scholar all-East Region honorable mention accolades … started 18 of the team’s 19 games … played 1,722 of the 1,724 possible minutes … took six shots, three of which were on-goal … anchored a defense that allowed only 13 goals … had a strong defensive presence in upset shutout victories over No. 22 Ohio State (W, 1-0 on 10/15) and No. 7 Connecticut (W, 1-0 on 10/3) … named to the league honor roll on Oct. 6 … helped hold three of the top attackers in the BIG EAST – the Huskies’ O’Brian White, Akeem Priestley and Toni Stahl – to only two shots combined … named to the WVU Classic All-Tournament Team on Aug. 31. At West Virginia in 2007 Appeared in 10 games, started nine, and made a late season run in the starting lineup … had three goals, including two game-winners, and one assist on the season … tallied the game-winning score at home to knock off No. 1 Connecticut … netted the game-winner in the first round of the BIG EAST tournament against Villanova … had seven points on the season, fourth most on the team … named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 22 and Nov. 4 … named to the Soccer America National Team of the Week on Oct. 22 for his efforts in win over Connecticut.

Prep Team captain at Battle Ground Academy … two-time all-state selection … played club soccer for Tennessee Futbol Club 88 … state club champions in 2001 and 2003-05 … Region III Premier League champions in 2004 and 2005 … club team ranked as high as sixth in the nation … state ODP selection. Personal Son of Dawn Carter-Bristol and Patrick Bristol … birthday is Dec. 21 … has five siblings … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … pursuing a degree in business administration with a major in management.

Bristol’s Career Highs Shots 2, two times Shots on Goal 1, six times Goals 1, three times Assists 1, two times

Bristol’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G GWG 2006 10 0 0 0 0 2007 10 9 4 3 2 2008 18 18 6 0 0 Career 38 27 10 3 2

A 1 1 0 2

PTS 1 7 0 8

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

At West Virginia in 2006 Walked on and earned substantial playing time … played in 10 matches … tallied first career assist against DePaul … part of defense that recorded 11 shutouts and allowed just 15 goals.

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

RYAN GILLESPIE

DEFENDER | SENIOR | 5-9 | 155 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. | LANDSTOWN HIGH

Ryan Gillespie Excellent left-footed specialist who can score goals … can extend the field with the long ball … serves a dangerously accurate pass into the box. At West Virginia in 2008 Started 15 of the 16 games he played … constantly extended the field from the left side … totaled four points and eight shots on the season … took two shots against Louisville in the first round of the BIG EAST Tournament … tallied two assists in WVU’s win at Marquette … named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll on Sept. 15 … scored an overtime game-winning goal at home against Saint Francis (Pa.). At West Virginia in 2007 Saw action in 12 games, starting three … recorded seven shots on the season, five of which were on-goal … saw action in the Sweet 16 contest against second-seeded Wake Forest … tallied two shots against Navy and USF. At West Virginia in 2006 Played in 18 matches, starting one … found ways to contribute to WVU’s potent offensive attack … tallied four shots in three BIG EAST tournament matches … totaled 12 shots, including four on-goal … first career goal in team’s BIG EAST opener against Cincinnati … netted game-winning goal in 5-3 win over Seton Hall.

Personal Son of Delbert and Sandy Gillespie … birthday is May 27 … has one brother … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … majoring in criminology and investigations.

Gillespie’s Career Highs Shots 3, 11/5/06 Shots on Goal 1, 10 times Goals 1, three times Assists 2, 10/29/08

Gillespie’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G GWG 2006 18 1 12 2 0 2007 12 3 7 0 0 2008 16 15 8 1 1 Career 46 19 27 3 1

A 0 0 2 2

PTS 4 0 4 8

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Prep Four-year starting midfielder for Landstown High … all-region and all-state freshman year … 2002 freshman impact player of the year … second team all-district as a freshman, sophomore and junior … member of district, Virginia State and regional ODP teams … team made trips to Germany and Spain, making the round of 16 at the Spanish Mediterranean Cup … earned spot on the 2003 Region I ODP team … made trip to England in 2003 with Super Clubs National Team.

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

GIFT MAWORERE

MIDFIELDER | SENIOR | 5-8 | 170 BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE | EPISCOPAL HIGH

Gift Maworere Playmaking defensive midfielder … one of the top athletes in the BIG EAST … strong player on the ground and in the air … shows a great understanding of the game … leads by example. At West Virginia in 2008 Named all-BIG EAST honorable mention for the second-straight season … played in 18 of the team’s 19 games, earning the starting nod in each one … began the season as a midfielder and was converted to defense, where he excelled … recorded a shot against No. 19-ranked Notre Dame and Rutgers … played a major factor in the team’s strong defense throughout the season … part of a back line that allowed only 13 goals … selected to the league weekly honor roll on Sept. 22 … helped WVU earn an upset 1-0 shutout victory over No. 22ranked Ohio State. At West Virginia in 2007 Earned all-BIG EAST honorable mention accolades … started 21 games … a vital player in the midfield … launched 16 shots on the season … had two shots against Marquette, Connecticut and Maryland … played all 90 minutes in team’s second-round win over Virginia. At West Virginia in 2006 Started all 20 matches as a true freshman … recorded seven shots … forced to sit out second match versus Buffalo due to a red card in Fairfield game … scored first career goal from long range against Marquette in a 4-0 win.

Personal Son of Janet and William Maworere… birthday is Jan. 25 … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … pursuing a business administration degree with a major in management.

Maworere’s Career Highs Shots 2, five times Shots on Goal 1, five times Goals 1, 10/7/06 Assists 0

Maworere’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G GWG 2006 20 20 7 1 0 2007 21 21 16 0 0 2008 18 18 2 0 0 Career 59 59 25 1 0

A 0 0 0 0

PTS 2 0 0 2

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Prep Standout for Episcopal High … voted school’s most valuable athlete in 2006 … 2004 and 2005 all-state selection … 2003 honorable mention all-state … 2003, 2004 and 2005 first-team all-conference … 2004 and 2005 Washington Post all-Met honorable mention … team MVP … Menno Soccer Classic MVP … played club soccer for the Alexandria Rangers … played for Highlanders Football Club (U-17) in Zimbabwe … invited to Zimbabwe U-15 national team camp … player of the year for the Zimbabwe Saints … also a standout in track, winning three conference championships (triple jump, long jump and 4x100 relay) … named to the Washington Post all-Met honorable mention team for track and 2005 first team all-conference track teams.

DEWESE/HAGEY

Chase Dewese

MIDFIELDER | R-JUNIOR | 6-1 | 165 BECKLEY, W.Va. | WOODROW WILSON Battling back from a significant injury last fall … had a strong spring season … expected to bolster the midfield. At West Virginia in 2008: Tore ACL in left knee prior to the season … received a medical redshirt. At West Virginia in 2007: Played in 10 games, starting one match against USF … recorded seven shots on the season, including three shots on-goal ... registered two shots against DePaul and Georgetown. At West Virginia in 2006: Saw action in 11 games, starting two … recorded five shots ... developed more than any other player on the team … excelled in the spring and added 15 pounds … flourished under LeBlanc’s coaching system. Prep: Named the 2004 state midfielder of the year and 2005 state player of the year at Woodrow Wilson High … was also a four-year basketball letterman and 2006 AAA all-state selection.

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Personal: Son of Steve and Robbin Dewese … birthday is June 29 … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … pursuing a business administration degree with a major in management and finance.

Dewese’s Career Highs Shots 2, four times Shots on Goal 1, five times Goals 0 Assists 0

Dan Hagey

FORWARD | JUNIOR | 6-1 | 171 EPHRATA, Pa. | EPHRATA Possesses all the tools to be a lethal player … shows great speed with the ball … versatile player who excels on both halves of the field. At West Virginia in 2008: Totaled 12 shots in 13 games played … started 12 contests … tallied one of the team’s two goals against Marquette, the first score of his career … took two shots against Maryland … recorded an assist against Pitt … also had two shots against the Panthers … missed multiple games with injury and illness … matched a career high with three shots against Duquesne. At West Virginia in 2007: Saw action in 21 games, starting six … made first career start against Seton Hall … had a season-high three shots against the Pirates … started three postseason matches … recorded 15 shots on the season. Prep: Three-year starter and four-year participant at Ephrata High … as a senior, led league with 27 goals … team-high 10 assists in senior season … finished his career ranked third in school history with 146 points (59 goals, 28 assists) … named a NSCAA Regional All-American and to the Pennsylvania State Coaches All-State Team … played club soccer for the PA Classics Elite 88. Personal: Son of Janet and James Hagey … birthday is Oct. 2 … has a sibling … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … pursuing a degree in journalism with a major in advertising.

Dewese’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G GWG A PTS 2006 11 2 5 0 0 0 0 2007 10 1 7 0 0 0 0 2008 Injured Career 21 3 12 0 0 0 0

Hagey’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G 2007 21 6 15 0 2008 13 12 12 1 Career 34 18 27 1

GWG 0 1 1

Hagey’s Career Highs Shots 3, two times Shots on Goal 1, 10 times Goals 1, 10/29/08 Assists 1, 10/8/08

A PTS 0 0 1 3 1 3

johnson/west

Zach Johnson

GOALKEEPER | R-JUNIOR | 6-5 | 200 LUMBERTON, N.J. | Rancocas Valley Regional Arguably one of the best netminders in the nation … coming off an incredible season, setting numerous program records … smart keeper with great instincts between the posts … shows tremendous leadership on set pieces and possesses extremely sound fundamentals.

Johnson’s Career Numbers Year 2006 2007 2008 Career

M MS Min GA Avg Sv Rec SO Redshirt 22 22 2050:57 11 0.48 77 14-6-2 13 19 19 1814:05 13 0.64 81 5-9-5 8 41 41 3865:02 24 0.56 158 19-15-7 21

At West Virginia in 2008: Tabbed as BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year … named to the allBIG EAST first team … developed into one of the nation’s premier netminders … started all 19 contests and did not miss a minute of action … his 1,814 minutes between the posts are sixthJohnson’s Career Highs most in a single-season for WVU … registered a 0.64 goals-against average, second-best Goals Against 0, 21 times in program history … mark was also good enough for 19th nationally … owned a 0.862 save Shots Faced 24, 10/19/08 percentage, fifth-best nationally … stopped 81 shots, an average of 4.26 per game … mark Saves 15, 10/6/07 ranked 63rd in the nation … was one of three goalkeepers to break the BIG EAST individual single-season saves record (originally set at 77 in 1997) … notched eight shutouts, 10th-best single-season mark in program annals … made five saves against No. 6-ranked and eventual NCAA champion Maryland … tallied a season-high 11 saves against Seton Hall, 10th-best single-game performance in school history … made eight stops against Pitt … stopped all five shots at No. 7 Connecticut for the shutout victory … named to the league weekly honor roll on Sept. 29 … had six saves at USF … tallied four-consecutive shutouts from Sept. 13-26 … named to the WVU Classic All-Tournament Team. At West Virginia in 2007: Starting goalkeeper in first season of action … four-straight shutouts, tying the season record set by Nick Noble in 2006 … recorded 13 shutouts on the season, surpassing All-American Noble’s record of 12 set in 2005 … started every match of the season … played all but eight minutes … allowed just 11 goals on the season, setting a single-season goals-allowed average of 0.48 … had a conference and seasonhigh 15 saves against Notre Dame, tying him for third in the WVU and BIG EAST record books for single-match saves … second behind Noble in single-season goalkeeper minutes with 2,050 … named BIG EAST Rookie of the Week on Sept. 10 and Oct. 15 … named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week on Sept. 17 … named to the Soccer America National Team of the Week on Sept. 18 … named to the CollegeSoccerNews National Team of the Week on Nov. 4 … named ECAC Player of the Week on Sept. 18. At West Virginia in 2006: Received a redshirt. Prep: Two-year captain for Rancocas Valley Regional High … first team all-state as a junior and senior … first team all-South Jersey as a junior and senior … 2006 regional All-American … 2006 scholar-athlete … three-time team MVP … played club soccer for Match Fit … New Jersey state ODP champion … baseball team MVP as a junior … member of Carpenter Cup all-star.

Kyle West

DEFENDER | R-JUNIOR | 5-11 | 184 omaha, Neb. | milliard south Will bolster an already tremendous back line … a good passer looking to break into the lineup. At West Virginia in 2008: Received a medical redshirt after playing in three games, starting two … made first career start at WVU at No. 5-ranked Akron … played 68 minutes against the Zips … logged a WVU careerhigh 93 minutes at home against Duquesne. At Ohio State in 2007: Appeared in four contests.

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Personal: Son of Stephanie Fox and Eric Johnson … birthday is May 4 … has two sisters … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … majoring in industrial engineering.

At Ohio State in 2006: Saw action in 10 matches, averaging 15.5 minutes per game … tallied three shots … season-high 33 minutes against Hartwick. Prep: Earned Nebraska All-State honors at Millard South High … three-year starter … scored 19 goals and tallied 14 assists in prep career … Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World Herald first team all-state … led the Patriots to district titles in 2002 and 2004 … Nebraska Olympic Development Program selection and was a Region II team member … played club soccer for UFC Real … helped lead team to state championships from 2003-05 … member of the National Honor Society and student council. Personal: Son of Jim and Lauri West … has one brother and one sister … birthday is June 26 … majoring in exercise physiology.

West’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G 2008 3 2 0 0

GWG 0

West’s Career Highs Shots 0 Shots on Goal 0 Goals 0 Assists 0

A PTS 0 0

CLAUDIO/COLL

Nick Claudio

DEFENDER | SOPHOMORE | 5-11 | 168 CHARLESTON, W.Va. | GEORGE WASHINGTON In-state product looking to earn more time on the field … will contribute any way possible … talented prospect who gives program a bright future. At West Virginia in 2008: Played in 10 contests as a freshman, starting three … recorded two shots on the season … had a shot on-goal against Rutgers … registered 62 minutes against Wisconsin-Green Bay in the Akron Classic … earned first career starting nod versus Lafayette … played 85 minutes against the Leopards. Prep: Earned West Virginia all-state honors at George Washington, where he played for coach Tom Hopper … helped lead GW to the 2007 state title … was the Kanawha/Putnam County Player of the Year … first team all-Kanawha/Putnam County … first team all-Mountain State Athletic Conference … team captain … second on the team in scoring as a senior … finished high school career with 37 goals and 38 assists … played club soccer for the WVSC Elite … West Virginia ODP team selection. Personal: Son of David and Robin Claudio … birthday is Jan. 26 … majoring in exercise physiology.

Claudio’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G 2008 10 3 2 0

GWG 0

Claudio’s Career Highs Shots 1, two times Shots on Goal 1, 9/21/08 Goals 0 Assists 0

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Declan Coll

MIDFIELDER | SOPHOMORE | 5-11 | 179 DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND | DERRY CITY ACADEMY Crafty midfielder who welcomes one-on-one situations on the attack … excellent from the top of an attack … specialist on corner kicks and extremely accurate passer. At West Virginia in 2008: Started 16 of the 18 games he played … was on the pitch for 997 minutes … tallied fourthmost shots on the roster (17) … six shots on-goal … had five multi-shot games … served a valuable role on corner kicks … recorded two shots, one on-goal, at home versus No. 19-ranked Notre Dame … registered his first career point with an assist at DePaul … took two shots in home games against Villanova and Saint Francis (Pa.) … took three corner kicks against No. 5-ranked Akron … opened his career with a pair of shots, one on-goal, against Lafayette. At St. Columb’s College: Served as a starting forward for six seasons … participated in the Northern Ireland Schools Cup at every age group … captained the team and scored 22 career goals. Derry City Academy: Selected as one of 17 players to join the club … tallied six goals in his first season … selected to play for Derry County in the 2007 Foyle Cup, which included teams such as Manchester United and Nottingham Forest … scored one goal against FC Goteborf of Sweden in a three-match campaign … served as a striker for three seasons with Don Bosco’s Boys Club team … scored 39 goals, including a debut hat trick … led his team to the Liverpool Cup held in England in 2005 … received the Top Goal Scorer award after registering 14 goals in 19 games.

A PTS 0 0

Personal: Son of Damien and Bernadette Coll … birthday is Aug. 17 … has three brothers, one who is an assistant women’s soccer coach at Penn State, and two sisters … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … enrolled in general studies.

Coll’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G 2008 18 16 17 0 Coll’s Career Highs Shots Shots on Goal Goals Assists

GWG 0

2, five times 1, six times 0 1, 9/26/08

A PTS 1 1

FREEMYER/GADDIS

Kurt Freemyer

FORWARD | SOPHOMORE | 5-8 | 146 ARLINGTON, Va. | YORKTOWN Served as a valuable spark off the bench … pressured defenders on the attack and has blazing speed to blow past back line. At West Virginia in 2008: Saw action in 13 contests … served as a spark off the bench, playing 35 minutes in win at DePaul … played 32 minutes against Villanova … registered a career-high 47 minutes against Wisconsin-Green Bay … logged 41 minutes at No. 5-ranked Akron. Prep: Leading scorer in 2006 and 2007 at Yorktown High … earned numerous honors including all-Met, all-region and all-district … team MVP in 2007 … Virginia High School Academic Excellence ... member of the McLean FC club team, where he guided the squad to a 2004 regional championship … also ran track for four seasons … all-district in the 55 meters and all-region in the 4x200 and 300 meters. Personal: Son of Dennis and Doris Freemyer … birthday is Nov. 14 … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … enrolled in pre-engineering.

Freemyer’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G 2008 13 0 0 0

GWG 0

A PTS 0 0

Freemyer’s Career Highs Shots 0 Shots on Goal 0 Goals 0 Assists 0

Raymon Gaddis

A brilliantly talented defender who will have an effect for years to come … aggressive athlete who is unafraid to challenge an attacker … tremendous ability to bring the ball up field and help create an attack. At West Virginia in 2008: Started all 19 contests as a freshman and was the only position player to see action in all 1,814 minutes of play … registered five 110-minute performances … tallied 10 shots … served as a valuable asset to a stingy back line that allowed only 13 goals … took a career-high two shots against No. 19-ranked Notre Dame … had a shot on-goal at Georgetown … strong defensive presence against No. 6 ranked and eventual NCAA champion Maryland … recorded a shot in upset victory over No. 22 ranked-Ohio State … battled on the back line in WVU’s upset victory over No. 7-ranked Connecticut … recorded a shot at DePaul … named to the all-tournament team at the Akron Classic … had first career shot on-goal against Duquesne.

Gaddis’ Career Numbers Year M MS S G 2008 19 19 10 0

GWG A PTS Prep: NSCAA High School All-American at North Central High … ranked among the top 135 play0 0 0 ers nationally in 2006-07 by ESP/adidas … 2007 ESP All-Star and top defender camp participant … two-time ESP/adidas selection … 2006 first team all-state … 2005-06 all-district, all-county, Gaddis’ Career Highs 2, 11/1/08 Super Team, all-MIC team … 2004-06 Great Midwest Classic All-Star … 2005 high school state Shots 1, three times champion … 2004-05 all-state second team … 2004 honorable mention all-county, Super Team Shots on Goal 0 and Star North Team … 2004-07 90’s ODP national team pool … 2003-07 90’s Region II and Goals 0 state ODP team … 2005-07 Region II ODP Paris, France, International Tour … 2006 Region II Assists ODP Buenos Aires Tournament champions … 2005 Region II Barcelona, Spain International Tour … played club soccer with the Indy Burn for coach Isang Jacob … seven-time IYSA Indiana State Cup Club champions, 2002-08 … 2008 MRL Champions … 2007 Lake Como Cup runner-up in Rome, Italy … 2007 North Carolina Shootout Champion … 2006 Bethesda, Md., Thanksgiving Champion … 2006 Ohio adidas Warriors Cup and Ohio Nike Cup Champion ... 2005 Disney Predator Cup Champion … 2004 Director’s Cup Champion … four-time honor roll recipient … 2006 high school leadership award … 2006 Avid Outstanding Student Award.

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

DEFENDER | SOPHOMORE | 5-8 | 155 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. | NORTH CENTRAL

Personal: Son of Ricky and Katrina Gaddis … birthday is Jan. 13 … has a sister … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … enrolled in general studies.

GARRIDO/MILLS

Ruben Garrido

MIDFIELDER | SOPHOMORE | 5-10 | 173 ELKHART, Ind. | ELKHART CENTRAL Well-conditioned player who can cover all spots on the field … an intelligent player who is a major factor on the team … possesses a great attitude. At West Virginia in 2008: Started all 19 contests and logged 1,777 minutes … registered 11 shots, four on-goal … played all 90 minutes in BIG EAST firstround contest at Louisville … registered 110 minutes versus Seton Hall … had a shot and played all 90 minutes in team’s upset victory over No. 7-ranked Connecticut … had a shot on-goal at No. 19 USF … also recorded a shot on-net against Rutgers … notched a career-high four shots against Saint Francis (Pa.) … made first career start against Lafayette, playing all 90 minutes … had a career-high two shots on-goal against the Leopards. Prep: Started every game during four-year career at Elkhart Central … helped lead team to a runner-up finish … Northern Indiana Player of the Year … two-time Top 60 player as a junior and senior … all-area Soccer Star … all-district … 2007 team MVP … played club soccer for Isang Jacob at the Indy Burn … three-time Indiana State Cup Champion (2005-07) … six-time Indiana State ODP Team selection … 2005-06 team captain … recipient of the Scholar-Athlete Award … four-year member of the Principal’s Honor Roll … National Honor Society member … student council and class president … graduated 10th in his class.

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Personal: Son of Ruben Garrido-Castro and Denese Ann Garrido … birthday is Aug. 30 … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … enrolled in pre-business administration.

GWG 0

A PTS 0 0

Garrido’s Career Highs Shots 4, 9/13/08 Shots on Goal 2, 8/29/08 Goals 0 Assists 0

Adam Mills

FORWARD | SOPHOMORE | 5-8 | 170 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. | BREBEUF JESUIT COLLEGE PREP Aggressive midfielder who is capable of becoming a goalscoring threat … talented underclassman who makes an impact when on the pitch … has the ability to break down a defender in 1v1 situations. At West Virginia in 2008: Played in 15 games, earning the starting nod in 10 … missed multiple games with injuries … recorded 12 shots and four points in freshman campaign … scored second goal of the season against Seton Hall … took two shots against Pitt … played all 90 minutes in team’s upset victory at No. 7-ranked Connecticut … scored first career goal in 2-0 win over DePaul … registered two shots against Saint Francis (Pa.) … earned first career start against No. 5-ranked Akron … played 86 minutes against the Zips … blasted two shots against Duquesne. Prep: Four-year starter for Brebeuf Jesuit College Prep High … two-time offensive MVP … named to the Indiana all-State Team and Super Team … seven-time selection to the Indiana State ODP team … four-time selection to the Region II ODP team … member of the Black Student Union … played club soccer for Isang Jacob at the Indy Burn … was a seven-time Indiana State Cup Champion from 2002-08. Personal: Son of Alan and Sally Mills … birthday is May 8 … has one sister … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … enrolled in pre-political science.

Garrido’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G 2008 19 19 11 0

Mills’ Career Numbers Year M MS S G 2008 15 10 12 2 Mills’ Career Highs Shots Shots on Goal Goals Assists

GWG 0

2, three times 1, three times 1, two times 0

A PTS 0 4

PITROLO/SILVA

Michael Pitrolo

FORWARD | SOPHOMORE | 6-0 | 170 PARKERSBURG, W.Va. | PARKERSBURG Big, strong forward expected to see more time on the pitch … added weight in the offseason … had a strong showing in the spring. At West Virginia in 2008: Saw action in nine contests … logged 12 minutes in WVU’s win over Marquette … played 14 minutes at Georgetown … recorded a career-high 27 minutes against Villanova … played in first career game against No. 5-ranked Akron. Prep: Led Parkersburg High to the 2005 and 2006 state championship, playing for coach Don Fosselman … earned all-state honors … was named the Mountain State Athletic Conference Male Academic Athlete of the Year … was a member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society and was a Presidential Scholar … played club soccer for the WVSC Elite … team captain of two-time West Virginia state champions squad. Personal: Son of Bob and Joyce Pitrolo … birthday is Nov. 1 … has two sisters … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … majoring in engineering.

Pitrolo’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G 2008 9 0 0 0

GWG 0

A PTS 0 0

Pitrolo’s Career Highs Shots 0 Shots on Goal 0 Goals 0 Assists 0

MIDFIELDER | SOPHOMORE | 5-10 | 178 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL | FLAMENGO YOUTH ACADEMY Burst onto the scene as a freshman … has game-changing ability and can be relied upon in clutch situations … smooth player on the ball … can pinpoint his shots on-net. At West Virginia in 2008: Started 18 games, third-most among freshmen on the roster … finished second on team with six points … finished season with third-most shots (24) … recorded a shot on-goal against No. 19-ranked Notre Dame … tallied second assist of career in home victory against Marquette … took two shots, one on-goal, against Seton Hall … scored lone goal of contest in 1-0 upset victory over No. 22-ranked Ohio State … blasted four shots versus Pitt … selected to the Soccer America Team of the Week on Oct. 7 … named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 6 for efforts against Connecticut … recorded first career goal on a blast from the top of the 18-yard box in 1-0 upset victory over league foe and No. 7-ranked Connecticut … earned first career point with an assist at DePaul … registered three shots against Villanova … selected to the Akron Classic All-Tournament Team … took a career-high five shots in team’s win over Saint Francis (Pa.) … also career high in shots on-goal (2). Prep: Played with Flamengo Youth Academy in 2003 … went to Carioca Championship again in 2003 … also played in Macaé Championship that same year … stint with Fluminense Youth Academy from 1999-01 … participated in 2000 Carioca Championship. Personal: Son of Frederico Silva and Terezinha Aquino Silva … birthday is April 13 … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … enrolled in pre-athletic coaching education.

Silva’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G 2008 18 18 24 2

GWG 2

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Alex Silva

A PTS 2 6

Silva’s Career Highs Shots 5, 9/13/08 Shots on Goal 2, 9/13/08 Goals 1, two times Assists 1, two times

GORMAN/TILEY/newcomers

Connor Gorman DEFENDER | R-FRESHMAN | 6-0 | 178 PHILADELPHIA, PA. | WILLIAM PENN CHARTER

Missed all of last season with an injury … big, strong left-footed defender who can use his size to an advantage … expected to immediately challenge for a starting role on defense. At West Virginia in 2008: Received a medical redshirt … missed the season after tearing his left knee’s anterior cruciate ligament. Prep: Earned Pennsylvania all-state honors at William Penn Charter … 2007 team captain … three-year all-league selection … 2007 league MVP … played club soccer for the Montgomery United and helped team to the 2006 Eastern Pennsylvania state championship. Personal: Son of Charles and Maria Gorman … birthday is July 23 … enrolled in pre-business administration.

Yale Tiley Goalkeeper | R-freshman | 6-4 | 191 charleston, W.VA. | george washington

A hard-working in-state product from Charleston … has the athleticism to play multiple positions … adds depth to the roster. At West Virginia in 2008: Received a redshirt. Prep: Played basketball and soccer at George Washington High … senior captain of 2007 West Virginia Champion soccer team … named all-Mountain State Athletic Conference second team midfielder in 2007 … tabbed as all-MSAC honorable mention defender in 2006 … named captain of the basketball team his senior year … basketball team finished runner-up in the 2006 West Virginia state finals … recipient of the Morris Harvey Award … earned the Glen Green Award, an honor specifically for distinguished student-athletes … was a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Personal: Son of Edward Tiley and Gina Busch … born on Oct. 2 … student in the WVU Honors College … majoring in biochemistry.

Nathan Adams MIDFIELDER | FRESHMAN | 5-9 | 160 FREDERICK, MD. | BROADFORDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Tuan Doan MIDFIELDER | FRESHMAN | 5-6 | 152 IRVING, TEXAS | NORTH HILLS

Tremendous goal-scoring capability … extremely creative on the ball … has quick feet to pose even more of a threat … brings international experience.

Speedy, aggressive midfielder who is crafty on the ball … scored a goal in the spring season against VMI … expected to add another attacking option at the midfield position.

Prep: Graduated from Broadfording Christian Academy in 2006 … following graduation, traveled to Brazil and trained for seven months … joined the Aegean Hawks in the fall of 2007 and has continued to play with the club team … played lone year of high school soccer at Shalom Christian Academy in 2004 … tallied 55 goals that year, setting the school record for most goals in a single season … the mark was the most in the county in 2004 … named to the all-county team … played for the Northern Virginia Royals and Casa Mia Bays during high school … captain of the Maryland ’88 ODP team … helped guide squad to finish second at regionals … team took trips to Argentina and Brazil.

Prep: Graduated from North Hills High in 2006 … a three-time team MVP … earned MVP honors as a freshman at The Highlands School … selected to the adidas ESP in 2006 … represented Texas as a member of its state ODP team and as a Region III ODP player … helped squad win the 2008 Maguire Cup (U.S. Youth Soccer U-19 National Championship) as a starting midfielder for Solar Soccer Club … also guided team to titles at the Dallas Cup (2006), Disney Showcase (2002-03), Premier League (2004-06) and the Coca-Cola League (2000-06) … helped squad win numerous Texas state championships (2001, 2003-05) … Region III champions multiple times (2004-06 and 2008).

Personal: Son of David and Linda Adams … birthday is April 5 … has a brother and a sister … enrolled in pre-journalism.

Personal: Son of Hung Phi and Kim Danh Doan … birthday is Sept. 26 … has two sisters and one brother … enrolled in pre-business administration.

newcomers

Moeryhan Doue forward | FRESHMAN | 5-10 | 170 GERMANTOWN, MD. | CLARKSBURG

Lightning-fast pace with the ability to change games … has a knack for scoring goals … extremely athletic player who is expected to become a scoring threat. Prep: A three-year varsity starter at Clarksburg High for coach Jeremy Spoales … finished career with 44 goals and 29 assists … captain of squad junior and senior seasons – led team in scoring both seasons … two-time Clarksburg High Soccer MVP … led squad to regional finals twice … also helped squad become division champions … raked in numerous accomplishments as a senior … named to all-Met Montgomery County first team, all-county first team and all-Met second team … also named a 2008 Maryland Soccer Coaches’ all-state first team Forward and to the all-Gazette first team after leading school to 2A West Region Finals … had 17 goals and nine assists that season … was a county player of the year finalist in 2008 … named to all-county second team as a junior … Freshman Golden Ball Winner and MVP at Damascus High … plays for D.C. United U-18 Academy team … was a 2008 MLS U-17 Cup Finalist with D.C. United … member of Maryland ODP for three seasons … in 2007, was an ODP Rider Cup Finalist … was a state cup champion and regional semifinalist with Bethesda Roadrunners that same year … 2005 and 2006 Disney Showcase champion with Roadrunners.

Uwem Etuk MIDFIELDER | FRESHMAN | 5-10 | 150 HERNDON, VA. | HERNDON

Gifted left-footed player … can score from a distance … always looking to penetrate the defense with passes and runs. Prep: Four-year varsity starter (2006-09) at Herndon High for coach Sean Lanigan … helped team capture Concorde District championship in 2008 … named to all-Concorde District second team as a sophomore in 2007 … selected to play for the D.C. United U-18 Academy Team … member of the SYC Jr. Royals from 2006-08 … played midfield and forward positions … led team to U-17 Virginia State championship in 2008 … member of the USL Super Y League ODP 1991 team … named to the 2007 National Select Team … invited to the 2007 National Camp as a midfielder … part of the USYSA ODP 1991 squad … named to the U-15 National 2006 team … also selected to the U-14 National 2005 team … competed for the 1990 Region I 2003 squad … played for the 1991 Region I Team from 2004-07 … member of the Virginia State ODP Team from 2003-07. Personal: Son of Imo and Rosemary Etuk … birthday is May 24 … has two older brothers … enrolled in pre-sport and exercise psychology.

Personal: Son of Marcel and Helene Doue Thornton … nickname is “Peabo” … birthday is Dec. 28 … has two sisters and one brother … enrolled in pre-sport and exercise psychology.

GOALKEEPER | FRESHMAN | 6-0 | 160 ELLICOTT CITY, MD. | MARRIOTTS RIDGE

Instantly adds depth at the goalkeeper position … an agile athlete with great instincts … had a successful high school career. Prep: Three-year starter at Marriotts Ridge High for coach Kevin Flynn … tabbed as a co-captain senior season … recorded 11 shutouts in 20 games … compiled a 16-1-0 record as the starting keeper in 2008 … made 70 saves and allowed only 10 goals that year … led team to win the Howard County (Md.) Championship and then captured the Southern Region Championship … named to the 2008 all-Howard County first team … selected to the 2008 Maryland Soccer Coaches’ all-state second team and garnered Washington Post all-Met honorable mention accolades … squad was No. 2-ranked team in the Baltimore-Metro Area … school was ranked fifth in the Washington, D.C.-Metro Area … as a junior, named to the 2007 all-Howard County first team … starting goalkeeper for the Soccer Association of Columbia (Md.) United Premier 1990-91 Team … helped squad win three Maryland State championships. Personal: Son of Walter and Debbie Killian … birthday is Dec. 24 … has an older sister … majoring in journalism.

Travis Pittman MIDFIELDER | FRESHMAN | 6-1 | 160 MANASSAS, VA. | OSBOURN

Confident player who has extensive experience with national teams … has quick feet and is technically sound on the ball … expected to make an immediate impact. Prep: Three-year varsity starter at Osbourn High for coach Dave Larson … garnered numerous accolades as a junior … named to Virginia AAA all-state first team, all-Met first team and first team all-Northern Virginia … also selected to all-Northwest Region and all-Cedar Run District teams … as a sophomore, earned all-Met honorable mention … played for D.C. United U-18 Academy … selected to U-18 US National Team Pool in 2009 … member of the SYC Jr. Royals in 2008 … helped team capture state championship … selected to adidas ESP 2007 … worked his way to become an adidas ESP All-Star … also selected to the U-16 National Team in 2007 … member of the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) Virginia state ODP team from 2005-07 … also played for Region I Team during that time … in 2005, competed for the U-14 US National Team.

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Paul Killian

Personal: Son of Dave and Cathy Pittman … birthday is March 22 … has two older brothers … enrolled in pre-sport management.

newcomers

Eric Schoenle DEFENDER | FRESHMAN | 6-4 | 160 NESHAMINY, PA. | PENNSBURY

Has excellent field vision … uses height advantage to win countless headers … extremely committed player. Prep: Team captain junior and senior seasons at Pennsbury High … coached by Peter Hughes … three-year varsity starter … in senior season, was named first team all-conference and most valuable midfielder … earned second team all-conference as a junior … named to Suburban One League (SOL) National Conference second team … helped squad win the championship in fall of 2006 … played club soccer for YMS Xplosion under Coach John Greaves … led team to United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) national championship in 2008 … member of the Eastern Pennsylvania (EPYSA) state team in 2005 … team was a state finalist four other times (2003-04, 2006, 2008) … Region I Premier League champions in 2006. Personal: Son of Neal and Sarah Schoenle … birthday is Sept. 29 … has an older sister … enrolled in general studies.

Abel Sebele FORWARD | FRESHMAN | 6-0 | 160 BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE | EPISCOPAL

Possesses incredible skill on the ball … dangerous in one-on-one situations … has blazing speed and game-changing abilities. Prep: Four-year varsity starter at Episcopal High for coach Rick Wilcox … capped off career as school’s all-time leading scorer with 70 goals in 71 games … also registered 50 assists during tenure … led school to four state playoff berths, making three semifinal appearances … co-captain as a senior and assistant captain as a junior … guided team to an undefeated conference mark and the state championship as a senior … squad finished ranked No. 13 nationally, according to the NSCAA/adidas national rankings … led Episcopal to a No. 15 ranking by ESPN Rise … in 2008, named Menno Classic Tournament MVP … earned all-state second team honors following season … scored game-winning goal in shootout to advance team to state championship … led squad to 8-0 mark to begin senior season … scored 18 goals and tallied nine assists in that span, before injuring wrist … recorded a four goal, one assist performance twice … as a junior, shattered school’s scoring record, which he set as a sophomore, netting 31 goals … 10 goals came in the form of game-winners … also set a new school assist record (23) … named Virginia Independent School Co-State Player of the Year as team went 16-6 … also named to all-conference team again and selected to Washington Post all-Met second team … ended sophomore campaign with 17 goals (school record at the time) and 12 assists … named to all-conference team and garnered all-state second team honors … outstanding track runner … 4x400 team broke a winter school record with a 3:27.39 time … recorded a 50.1 split time.

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Personal: Son of Ezekiel and Simo Mayo Sebele … nickname is “Shadow” … birthday is Dec. 31 … has two brothers and two sisters … enrolled in pre-business administration.

Matt Strauss FORWARD | FRESHMAN | 5-10 | 155 WILMETTE, ILL. | NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP

Malcolm Manswell MIDFIELDER | FRESHMAN | 6-1 | 160 CLARKSVILLE, MD. | RIVER HILL

Brings an unmatched work ethic to the table … gifted athlete with tremendous upside … has a knack for scoring goals.

Talented midfielder who creates goal-scoring opportunities ... strong national team experience ... expected to add depth to midfield.

Prep: Played for New Trier Township High under Craig Fairbairn … guided team to a state championship in 2008 … led squad to finish the season ranked No. 3 in the country by NSCAA/adidas and was No. 4 in the ESPN Rise poll … registered 14 goals and 10 assists as a senior … scored game-winning goal in semifinals to reach title game … starter for the Illinois Olympic Development Program (ODP) state team in 2006-07 … played for FC United Premier, which reached semifinals in 2008 … team reached the No. 21 ranking that year … honor roll student.

Prep: Current member of the U-17 Trinidad & Tobago National Team … only player on 28-man roster who does not reside in country … played for the Casa Mia Bays Team … helped team win a national championship in 2006 and 2007 … earned an invitation to the Elite 300 Academy on back-to-back occasions (2007-08) … was a two year varsity letterwinner in soccer at River Hill High under coach Matt Shagogue … earned a spot on the 2008 ESPN Rise Magazine All-America Team … selected as the ESPN Rise Magazine National Player of the Week (10/8/08) … named the ESPN Rise Magazine Region Athlete of the Week four days earlier … helped team win county, regional and state championships in 2007 … played with the Maryland ODP team from 2004-05 … also trained and played with Celtic FC, Rangers FC and Livingston FC youth professional teams in Glasgow, Scotland … excellent student … 2008-09 Gifted & Talented Independent Research Program inductee … 2007 regional Future Business Leaders of America champion in banking and financial systems … earned fourth place in state competition … 2007 National Blue Ribbon Student for scores on the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Personal: Son of Jay and Debra Strauss … birthday is Dec. 19 … has two brothers and one sister … enrolled in pre-psychology.

Personal: Son of Anthony and Allison Manswell … birthday is Feb. 20 … has two siblings … enrolled in pre-sport management.

2008 SEASON REVIEW

the 2008 season 2008 Individual & Team Awards

In his sophomore season, goalkeeper Zach Johnson solidified himself as one of the top goalkeepers nationally. 2008 INDIVIDUAL HONORS BIG EAST GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR Zach Johnson ALL-BIG EAST FIRST TEAM Zach Johnson ALL-BIG EAST HONORABLE MENTION Gift Maworere ADIDAS/NSCAA SCHOLAR ALL-EAST REGION HONORABLE MENTION Jason Bristol BIG EAST INSTITUTIONAL MALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE Donald La Guerre 2008 TEAM HONORS

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

NSCAA team academic award

Entering the 2008 season, the West Virginia University men’s soccer team found itself having to replace six starters, including phenoms such as Dan Stratford, Andy Wright, Andrew Halsell and Paul Cunningham. Nevertheless, the program was still held to high expectations – evident by the squad’s No. 15 preseason ranking by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). With the construction of Coach Marlon LeBlanc and his staff’s 16-person incoming class, which included highly-touted individuals like Raymon Gaddis, Alex Silva and Declan Coll, the outlook is certainly promising. The incoming class received national attention as CollegeSoccerNews.com ranked it the 26th-best recruiting class in the nation – the second-straight time LeBlanc has put together a Top 30 recruiting class. Not too much later in the preseason, CollegeSoccerNews.com named Gaddis, who they noted as an impact player, to the “100 Freshmen From Coast To Coast To Keep An Eye On In 2008.” The young squad registered a 5-9-5 overall mark, including a 3-4-4 record in the BIG EAST – one of the nation’s premier leagues. The team also kept its league tournament streak alive, qualifying for post-season play each year since 2004. Goalkeeper Zach Johnson highlighted the season with his terrific play between the posts from season opening to close and was named the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year – only the second time a Mountaineer goalkeeper has accomplished the task; Johnson was also named an All-BIG EAST First Team selection. Co-captain Gift Maworere, who converted from midfield to defense halfway through the season to bolster the backline, earned BIG EAST Honorable Mention for the second-straight season. A Lumberton, N.J., native, Johnson was one of only three goalkeepers in 2008 to break the BIG EAST individual single-season saves record, originally set at 77 in 1997, with 81 stops. He also

continued to climb the program records, as he now ranks in the top 10 in numerous WVU career categories: first in goals-against average (0.56), second in goalkeeper minutes (3,865), third in shutouts (21) and eighth in saves (158). Although the team struggled to play consistently up to its potential offensively, the Mountaineers showed many flashes of brilliance throughout the year. WVU made a name for itself as one of the toughest defensive units in the nation and earned national recognition with upset victories over No. 4-ranked Connecticut on the road and No. 22-ranked Ohio State at home. A large portion of the Mountaineers’ problems began in the preseason when the team was dealt two devastating blows. Expected starting midfielder Chase Dewese and incoming freshman defender Connor Gorman, who also was expected to challenge for a starting role, each were lost to season-ending knee injuries less than a week before the season began. The injuries persisted throughout the season forcing a fluctuating lineup where 17 players made at least one start. However, that did not hamper the team’s performance nor did the support regress from the Mountaineer faithful. A program-record 10,957 fans packed the stands of Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, including six matches where at least 1,000 fans flooded the gates. The total home attendance ranked 19th-best in the nation, while the average home attendance was 26th-best nationally. For the fans not in attendance, they still had the opportunity to watch Mountaineers as WVU played five games on television, one of which was nationally televised. Following its 2-1 loss to Wisconsin-Green Bay in the University of Akron Tournament, the solid backline, which included Jason Bristol, Maworere and Gaddis, clamped down and held opponents scoreless for the next 554:41, a span of nearly six games. That feat has been achieved only three other times since 2000 by the Mountaineers (10/19-11/7/07, a span of six games; 9/12-9/15/07, a span of four games; and, 9/5-9/14/06, a span of four games).

2008 SEASON REVIEW After a pair of home league matches, the Mountaineers hit the road for a string of tough contests. WVU pulled out a big 2-0 win at DePaul with goals from Paul Paradise and Adam Mills’ first career score. The team then traveled to No. 19-ranked USF and lost a heartbreaker when the Bulls tallied the game-winning goal with less than two minutes remaining. Despite the loss, the Mountaineers knew they had to regroup for the next game against nationally ranked Connecticut. In a hostile Storrs, Conn., environment, in front of 4,407 screaming fans, WVU’s task seemed daunting. Nevertheless, the team knocked off the fourth-ranked Huskies for the third-straight time under LeBlanc. Behind Silva’s first goal as a Mountaineer and a stellar defensive performance, WVU notched the 1-0 victory on national television. Silva’s first goal also brought him national exposure as he earned his first national and league awards. He was named to the Soccer America Team of the Week and the BIG EAST honored him as the league’s offensive player of the week.

2008 Results

OVERALL RECORD: 5-9-5

BIG EAST RECORD: 3-4-4

2008 Individual Statistics Name Paul Paradise Alex Silva Adam Mills Alex Yost Ryan Gillespie Dan Hagey Declan Coll Mo Travis Sean Brooks Ruben Garrido Raymon Gaddis Jason Bristol Donald La Guerre Nick Claudio Tony Lindroos Gift Maworere Gary Clark Milo Sanda Michael Pitrolo Kurt Freemyer Kyle West Total Opponents

GP-GS 19-17 18-18 15-10 12-7 16-15 13-12 18-16 18-6 18-7 19-19 19-19 18-18 10-0 10-3 6-2 18-18 2-1 5-0 9-0 13-0 3-2 19 19

G 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 13

A 3 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 7

PTS SH 7 41 6 24 4 12 4 11 4 8 3 12 1 17 0 27 0 14 0 11 0 10 0 6 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 203 33 207

SHOT% .049 .089 .167 .182 .125 .083 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .049 .063

GWG 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 9

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

DATE OPPONENT SITE W/L/T SCORE Aug. 29 Lafayette Morgantown L 0-1 Aug. 31 Duquesne Morgantown T (2OT) 0-0 Sept. 5 at #5 Akron Akron, Ohio L 0-1 Sept. 7 vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay Akron, Ohio L 1-2 Sept. 13 Saint Francis, Pa. Morgantown W (OT) 1-0 Sept. 19 Villanova Morgantown T (2OT) 0-0 Sept. 21 Rutgers Morgantown T (2OT) 0-0 Sept. 26 at DePaul Chicago, Ill. W 2-0 Sept. 28 at #19 USF Tampa, Fla. L 0-1 Oct. 3 at #7 Connecticut Storrs, Conn. W 1-0 Oct. 8 Pitt Morgantown T (2OT) 1-1 Oct. 12 at Providence Providence, R.I. L 0-1 Oct. 15 #22 Ohio State Morgantown W 1-0 Oct. 18 Seton Hall Morgantown T (2OT) 1-1 Oct. 21 #6 Maryland Morgantown L 0-1 Oct. 25 at Georgetown Washington, D.C. L 0-1 Oct. 29 Marquette Morgantown W 2-0 Nov. 1 #19 Notre Dame Morgantown L 0-1 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT Nov. 5 at Louisville Louisville, Ky. L 0-2

WVU was back in the spotlight less than two weeks later with its home game versus 22nd-ranked Ohio State. Behind a strong defense and Silva’s second career goal, the Mountaineers again knocked off a Top 25 squad, defeating the Buckeyes, 1-0. WVU also put a scare in eventual 2008-09 national champion, No. 6-ranked Maryland, two contests later. The Mountaineers came out aggressive with multiple opportunities to pull ahead, but could not capitalize. Even after the Terrapins’ lone goal of the game, WVU continued to push Maryland to the limit. Less than two minutes later on a corner kick, Silva found Bristol, who out-jumped everyone and sent a header to the far post, but Maryland’s goalkeeper made a brilliant save as the Terps escaped Morgantown with a win. Statistically speaking on the defensive side of the ball, WVU was superb. The team held opponents to a 0.68 goals scored per game and a lowly .063 shooting percentage. On top of that, the most an opponent scored in a game was two goals and that feat was only accomplished twice. WVU finished the year tied for first in the league with only 13 goals allowed and fourth in goals-against average (0.64); the team GAA mark was good enough for fifth nationally. At the conclusion of the season, the Mountaineers earned their first NSCAA Team Academic Award in program history for achieving a 3.24 team cumulative grade-point average. Graduating senior Donald La Guerre was honored for his individual academic accomplishments as he was named the 2008-09 BIG EAST Institutional Male ScholarAthlete and was awarded $2,000 toward his graduate studies. Adding to the academic awards list was Bristol, who earned adidas/NSCAA Scholar All-East Honorable Mention status. Although the Mountaineers lose five seniors to graduation and forward Paradise, the team still looks to be a dangerous force on the field. With a solid nine returning starters and the guidance of an innovative LeBlanc, WVU seems destined for success.

2008 Goalkeeping Statistics Gift Maworere

Name Zach Johnson

GP-GS MINS GA AVG SAVES PCT W/L/T SHO 19-19 1814 13 0.64 81 .862 5/9/5 8

2008 BIG EAST REVIEW 2008 Final BIG EAST Standings BLUE DIVISION TEAM Notre Dame Connecticut Georgetown Providence West Virginia Pitt Seton Hall Marquette

BIG EAST 7-2-2 6-3-2 5-3-3 5-5-1 3-4-4 3-6-2 2-5-4 1-8-2

PTS. 23 20 18 16 13 11 10 5

HOME 5-0-1 4-1-0 3-1-2 4-1-1 1-1-4 2-2-1 1-3-1 0-4-1

AWAY 2-2-1 2-2-2 2-2-1 1-4-0 2-3-0 1-4-1 1-2-3 1-4-1

STREAK W2 W1 W2 W2 L1 L1 L2 L4

OVERALL 12-7-2 11-5-6 11-5-3 9-7-3 5-9-5 7-8-3 6-8-4 3-10-4

PCT. .619 .636 .658 .553 .395 .472 .444 .294

HOME 10-2-1 8-2-3 7-1-2 8-1-1 3-3-5 6-3-1 4-5-1 1-6-3

AWAY 2-4-1 3-3-3 4-4-1 1-6-2 2-5-0 1-5-2 2-3-3 2-4-1

NEUTRAL STREAK 0-1-0 L2 0-0-0 L1 0-0-0 L1 0-0-0 L1 0-1-0 L2 0-0-0 L2 0-0-0 L2 0-0-0 L3

RED DIVISION TEAM St. John’s USF DePaul Louisville Villanova Syracuse Cincinnati Rutgers

BIG EAST 8-1-2 7-3-1 5-4-2 5-5-1 4-5-2 4-6-1 4-6-1 3-6-2

PTS. 26 22 17 16 14 13 13 11

HOME 6-0-0 4-0-1 4-1-1 3-1-1 2-3-1 3-2-0 3-3-0 2-2-1

AWAY 2-1-2 3-3-0 1-3-1 2-4-0 2-2-1 1-4-1 1-3-1 1-4-1

STREAK W2 W1 W1 L1 L1 W1 L1 L2

OVERALL 19-3-3 15-5-3 9-7-4 11-8-2 7-10-2 8-6-3 7-10-2 6-9-3

PCT. .820 .717 .550 .571 .421 .559 .421 .417

HOME 13-1-1 8-0-3 7-3-2 8-2-1 3-5-1 7-2-2 5-4-1 5-3-2

AWAY 5-1-2 5-5-0 2-3-2 3-6-1 4-5-1 1-4-1 2-6-1 1-6-1

NEUTRAL STREAK 1-1-0 L1 2-0-0 L1 0-1-0 L1 0-0-0 L2 0-0-0 L2 0-0-0 W1 0-0-0 L2 0-0-0 L2

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

2008 BIG EAST Awards ALL-BIG EAST FIRST TEAM NAME CLASS POS. SCHOOL Nelson Becerra Jr. M St. John’s Matt Besler Sr. D Notre Dame Aaron Clapham Sr. M Louisville Bright Dike Sr. F Notre Dame Joel Gustafsson Jr. D St. John’s Zach Johnson r-So. G West Virginia Yohance Marshall Sr. D USF Brayan Martinez So. M Seton Hall Kevon Neaves Sr. M USF Tony Stahl Jr. M Connecticut O’Brian White Sr. F Connecticut

ALL-BIG EAST THIRD TEAM NAME CLASS POS. SCHOOL Zak Boggs Jr. F USF Jeb Brovsky So. F Notre Dame Oscar Castillo Sr. D Connecticut Tafadzwa Chiduku So. F St. John’s Len Coleman Jr. D Georgetown Neal Kitson r-Sr. G St. John’s Tom Ritter Jr. F Providence Jordan Seabrook Sr. F USF Michael Seamon Jr. F Villanova Brad Simpson r-Sr. D Cincinnati Ryan Soroko Jr. M St. John’s 2008 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT RESULTS FIRST ROUND #6 B Pittsburgh 1, #3 R DePaul 3 #5 R Villanova 1, #4 B Providence 2 #5 B West Virginia 0, #4 R Louisville 2 #6 R Cincinnati 1, #3 B Georgetown 3 QUARTERFINALS #4 B Providence 0, #1 R St. John’s 1 (OT) #3 R DePaul 1, #2 B Connecticut 0 #4 R Louisville 0, #1 B Notre Dame 1 #3 B Georgetown 1, #2 R USF 2 SEMIFINALS #3 R DePaul 0, #1 R St. John’s 2 #2 R USF 2, #1 B Notre Dame 1 FINALS #2 R USF 1, #1 R St. John’s 0 (OT)

ALL-BIG EAST SECOND TEAM NAME CLASS POS. Austin Berry So. D Dilly Duka So. M Kyle Hall Sr. F Ryan Maduro Sr. M Akeem Priestley Sr. M Jerry Saintil So. M Michael Thomas Jr. M Jack Traynor Sr. D Brian Visser Sr. G Steffen Vroom Jr. F Hansen Woodruff Jr. M

SCHOOL Louisville Rutgers Syracuse Providence Connecticut Seton Hall Notre Dame Notre Dame DePaul DePaul Syracuse

ALL-BIG EAST HONORABLE MENTION NAME CLASS POS. SCHOOL Jeff Attinella So. G USF Peter Grasso Sr. F Georgetown Gift Maworere Jr. D West Virginia Michael Pezza Jr. M Connecticut Tadeu Terra r-So. M St. John’s Karol Wasielewski Sr. D Syracuse BIG EAST OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR O’Brian White Sr. F Connecticut BIG EAST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Joel Gustafsson Jr. D St. John’s BIG EAST MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR Nelson Becerra Jr. M St. John’s BIG EAST GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR Zach Johnson r-So. G West Virginia BIG EAST ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Colin Rolfe Fr. F

Louisville

BIG EAST COACHING STAFF OF THE YEAR St. John’s - head coach Dave Masur; associate head coach Marc Reeves; assistant coach Jeff Matteo

2008 BOX SCORES 8/29 vs. Lafayette

#15

Morgantown, W.Va.

L 0-1

8/31 vs. Duquesne

F 0 1

Goals by Period 1 2 West Virginia 0 0 St. Francis (Pa.) 0 0 SCORING SUMMARY 1 94:05 WVU Ryan Gillespie Shots: STF 2, WVU 22 Saves: WVU 1, STF 3

9/19 vs. Villanova

F 1 0

Morgantown, W.Va.

2 0 0

9/5 vs. Akron

O1 O2 0 0 0 0

F 0 0

Akron, Ohio

10/3 vs. Connecticut

9/7 vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay

9/21 vs. Rutgers

W 1-0 O1 O2 0 0 0 0

F 0 0

Morgantown, W.Va.

F 0 1

L 1-2 F 1 2

Goals by Period 1 West Virginia 0 Rutgers 0 Shots: RU 10, WVU 10 Saves: WVU 4, RU 3

9/26 vs. DePaul

W 2-0

Goals by Period 1 2 West Virginia 0 1 Connecticut 0 0 SCORING SUMMARY 1 29:05 WVU Alex Silva (Paradise) Shots: UConn 16, WVU 4 Saves: WVU 5, UConn 2 10/8 vs. Pittsburgh

F 1 0

Morgantown, W.Va.

T 1-1 2OT

2OT

Akron, Ohio

Goals by Period 1 2 West Virginia 0 1 Wisconsin-Green Bay 2 0 SCORING SUMMARY 1 19:51 UWGB J.C. Banks (Prochazka) 2 28:15 UWGB J.C. Banks (Prochazka) Shots: UWGB 13, WVU 7 Saves: WVU 5, UWGB 2

2 0 0

T 0-0

Goals by Period 1 2 West Virginia 0 0 Akron 1 0 SCORING SUMMARY 1 26:11 UA Steve Zakuani Shots: UA 8, WVU 3 Saves: WVU 2, UA 2

1 0 0

Storrs, Conn.

2 0 0

O1 O2 0 0 0 0

F 0 0

Chicago, Ill.

Goals by Period 1 2 F West Virginia 1 1 2 DePaul 0 0 0 SCORING SUMMARY 1 43:18 WVU Paul Paradise (Coll, Silva) 2 49:35 WVU Adam Mills Shots: DPU 8, WVU 7 Saves: WVU 3, DPU 2

Goals by Period 1 2 O1 O2 F West Virginia 1 0 0 0 1 Pittsburgh 0 1 0 0 1 SCORING SUMMARY 1 37:10 WVU Alex Yost (Paradise, Hagey) 2 84:27 Pitt Mike McDade Shots: Pitt 10, WVU 20 Saves: WVU 8, Pitt 2 10/12 vs. Providence

L 0-1

Providence, R.I.

Goals by Period 1 2 West Virginia 0 0 Providence 1 0 SCORING SUMMARY 1 40:50 PC Chris Stoker (Brown) Shots: PC 17, WVU 12 Saves: WVU 6, PC 6

2009 MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOCCER

L 0-1

Goals by Period West Virginia Villanova Shots: VU 8, WVU 10 Saves: WVU 4, VU 3

#19

Goals by Period 1 2 F West Virginia 0 0 0 South Florida 0 1 1 SCORING SUMMARY 1 88:52 USF Kevon Neaves (Mohammed, Libreros Shots: USF 13, WVU 8 Saves: WVU 6, USF 3

2OT

1 0 0

O1 1 0

T 0-0

Tampa, Fla.

L 0-1

1OT

Morgantown, W.Va.

Goals by Period West Virginia Duquesne Shots: DU 9, WVU 13 Saves: WVU 4, DU 3

9/28 vs. South Florida

W 1-0

Goals by Period 1 2 West Virginia 0 0 Lafayette 0 1 SCORING SUMMARY 1 81:22 LC Stephen Macurdy Shots: LC 10, WVU 16 Saves: WVU 5, LC 5

#15

9/13 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) Morgantown, W.Va.

F 0 1

2008 BOX SCORES 10/15 vs. Ohio State

Morgantown, W.Va.

W 1-0 Goals by Period 1 West Virginia 1 Ohio State 0 SCORING SUMMARY 1 8:34 WVU Alex Silva Shots: OSU 12, WVU 8 Saves: WVU 6, OSU 1 10/18 vs. Seton Hall

F 1 0

Morgantown, W.Va.

T 1-1 2OT

2009 MEN’S SOCCER 46

Morgantown, W.Va.

L 0-1 Goals by Period 1 2 West Virginia 0 0 Maryland 1 0 SCORING SUMMARY 1 36:33 UM Jeremy Hall (Zusi) Shots: UM 18, WVU 10 Saves: WVU 5, UM 5

11/5 vs. Louisville

L 0-2

Goals by Period 1 2 West Virginia 0 0 Georgetown 0 1 SCORING SUMMARY 1 63:40 GU Scott Larrabee Shots: GU 7, WVU 9 Saves: WVU 2, GU 4 10/29 vs. Marquette

Louisville, Ky.

F 0 1

Goals by Period 1 2 West Virginia 0 0 Louisville 0 2 SCORING SUMMARY 1 70:50 UofL Own Goal 2 87:44 UofL J.T. Murray (Rolfe) Shots: UofL 9, WVU 11 Saves: WVU 2, UofL 4

F 0 2

Morgantown, W.Va.

W 2-0

Goals by Period 1 2 O1 O2 F West Virginia 0 1 0 0 1 Seton Hall 0 1 0 0 1 SCORING SUMMARY 1 60:29 WVU Adam Mills (Paradise) 2 86:54 SHU Jerry Saintil Shots: SHU 25, WVU 9 Saves: WVU 12, SHU 4 10/21 vs. Maryland

Washington, D.C.

L 0-1

#22 2 0 0

10/25 vs. Georgetown

Goals by Period 1 2 F West Virginia 1 1 2 Marquette 0 0 0 SCORING SUMMARY 1 15:48 WVU Dan Hagey (Gillespie) 2 82:55 WVU Alex Yost (Gillespie, Silva) Shots: MU 8, WVU 10 Saves: WVU 1, MU 3 11/1 vs. Notre Dame

Morgantown, W.Va.

L 0-1

#6 F 0 1

Goals by Period 1 West Virginia 0 Notre Dame 0 SCORING SUMMARY 1 60:54 ND Brendan King Shots: ND 4, WVU 14 Saves: WVU 1, ND 4

2008 Details RECORD

5-9-5

BIG EAST RECORD

3-4-4

NON-CONFERENCE RECORD

2-5-1

HOME RECORD

3-3-5

ROAD RECORD

2-5-0

NEUTRAL RECORD

0-1-0

VS. RANKED TEAMS

2-3

PRESEASON RANKING

15th

HIGHEST RANKING CAPTAINS

2 0 1

#19

F 0 1

15th Ryan Chance Gift Maworere

RECORD BOOK

mountaineer records

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Single Match Leaders

Goals 1. Jack Cardosa vs. St. Francis, Pa., 1973 2. Walt Nistorenko vs. William & Mary, 1967 Dennis Almeida vs. Villanova, 1972 4. Walt Nistorenko vs. Frostburg State, 1967 Walt Nistorenko vs. George Washington, 1967 Walt Nistorenko vs. Pitt, 1967 Walt Nistorenko vs. West Virginia Wesleyan, 1967 Philip Haslam vs. Pitt, 1978 Darren McBride vs. St. Joseph’s, 1991 Andy Leardini vs. St. Peter’s, 1994 Andy Leardini vs. Virginia Tech, 1994 Andy Leardini vs. Louisville, 1995 Andy Leardini vs. Pitt, 1995 Andy Leardini vs. Duquesne, 1997 Chin Orih vs. Duquesne, 1999 Guido Cristofori vs. Radford, 1999 Dwayne Grant-Higgins vs. Radford, 2001 Jarrod Evans vs. Delaware, 2004 Dan Stratford vs. Longwood, 2004 Assists 1. Sung Gul Cho vs. Pitt, 1978 Phil Antoon vs. St. Bonaventure, 1987 Omid Namazi vs. Marshall, 1987 Omid Namazi vs. St. Bonaventure, 1987

6 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3

Graham Evans vs. Morehead State, 1990 Darren Eals vs. St. Bonaventure, 1991 Darren Eals vs. St. Joseph’s, 1991 Kobie Wilburg vs. Virginia Tech, 1994 Todd Gispert vs. Pitt, 1995 Abdul Caulker vs. St. Francis, Pa., 2000

3 3 3 3 3 3

Points 1. Jack Cardosa vs. St. Francis, Pa., 1973 12 (6G, 0A) 2. Walt Nistorenko vs. William & Mary, 1967 8 (4G, 0A) 3. Omid Namazi vs. Marshall, 1987 7 (2G, 3A) Andy Leardini vs. Pitt, 1995 7 (3G, 1A) Andy Leardini vs. Duquesne, 1997 7 (3G, 1A) 6. Walt Nistorenko vs. Frostburg State, 1967 6 (3G, 0A) Walt Nistorenko vs. George Washington, 1967 6 (3G, 0A) Walt Nistorenko vs. Pitt, 1967 6 (3G, 0A) Walt Nistorenko vs. West Virginia Wesleyan, 1967 6 (3G, 0A) Philip Haslam vs. Pitt, 1978 6 (3G, 0A) Darren McBride vs. St. Joseph’s, 1991 6 (3G, 0A) Andy Leardini vs. St. Peter’s, 1994 6 (3G, 0A) Andy Leardini vs. Virginia Tech, 1994 6 (3G, 0A) Andy Leardini vs. Louisville, 1995 6 (3G, 0A) Chin Orih vs. Duquesne, 1999 6 (3G, 0A) Guido Cristofori vs. Radford, 1999 6 (3G, 0A) Dwayne Grant-Higgins vs. Radford, 2001 6 (3G, 0A) Jarrod Evans vs. Delaware, 2004 6 (3G, 0A) Dan Stratford vs. Longwood, 2004 6 (3G, 0A)

RECORD BOOK Goalkeeper Saves 1. Mark Bachteler vs. Penn State, 1988 2. Brian Hartlove vs. Penn State, 1985 3. Chris McKinney vs. Boston, 2002 Zach Johnson vs. Notre Dame, 2007 5. Mark Bachteler vs. George Washington, 1987 6. Mark Bachteler vs. Alderson-Broaddus, 1987 7. Mark Bachteler vs. Ohio State, 1988 Mark Thienel vs. Radford, 1992 Dani Braga vs. St. John’s, 1995 10. Mark Bachteler vs. Ohio State, 1987 Mark Bachteler vs. Penn State, 1987 Mark Bachteler vs. James Madison, 1988 Mark Bachteler vs. Xavier, Ohio, 1989 Mark Thienel vs. Old Dominion, 1992 Mark Thienel vs. Virginia Tech, 1992 Mark Thienel vs. William & Mary, 1992 Kyle Swarts vs. Pitt, 2000 Zach Johnson vs. Seton Hall, 2008

Single Season Leaders 29 27 17 17 15 15 15 14 14 13 13 13 13

Assists 1. Len Forslund, 1967 Darren Eals, 1991 3. Sam Vieceli, 1973 Dan Stratford, 2006 5. Graham Evans, 1990 6. Manuel Matos, 1973 Dan Stratford, 2007 8. Dennis Almeida, 1971 Ashy Mabrouk, 1982 Omid Namazi, 1987 Ed Ossa, 1990 Jason Steiner, 1990 Luis de la Mata, 1995 Andy Leardini, 1997

12 12 10 10 9 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

Points 1. Jack Cardosa, 1973 2. Walt Nistorenko, 1967 3. Nick Ivahnenko, 1966 Walt Nistorenko, 1968 5. Ashy Mabrouk, 1982 Andy Leardini, 1994 Andy Leardini, 1997 8. Andy Leardini, 1995 Jarrod Smith, 2006 10. Dennis Almeida, 1971

59 (29G, 1A) 54 (27G, 0A) 34 (17G, 0A) 34 (14G, 6A) 33 (13G, 7A) 33 (15G, 3A) 33 (13G, 7A) 32 (15G, 2A) 32 (14G, 4A) 31 (12G, 7A)

Shots 1. Jarrod Smith, 2005 2. Walt Nistorenko, 1968 3. Dan Stratford, 2007 4. Omid Namazi, 1987 Chin Orih, 1998 6. Chin Orih, 2001 Terry Parfitt, 1968 8. Dennis Almeida, 1972 9. Andy Leardini, 1995 Matt Tanzini, 1997 Matches Played 1. Dan Stratford, 2005 Geoff Cameron, 2005 Zak Boggs, 2005 Devon McTavish, 2005 Reed Cooper, 2005 Andrew Halsell, 2005 Chris Wittig, 2005 Mike Anoia, 2005 Nick Noble, 2005 10. Andy Wright, 2005 Matt Anstey, 2005 Pat Carroll, 2005 Dan Stratford, 2007 Paul Paradise, 2007 Mike Anoia, 2007 Pat Carroll, 2007 Andrew Halsell, 2007 Goalkeeper Saves 1. Mitch Haroldson, 1984 2. Mark Bachteler, 1988 3. Mark Thienel, 1992 4. Mark Bachteler, 1987 5. Mark Bachteler, 1989 6. Mark Thienel, 1993 7. Dani Braga, 1994 8. Jon Capon, 1980 Nick Noble, 2005

Mark Bachteler

79 63 59 56 56 55 55 54 52 52 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 120 105 103 102 100 95 94 91 91

10. George Rossi, 1971 Nick Noble, 2006

89 89

Goals Allowed Average (Must have played in more than half of team’s total minutes) 1. Zach Johnson, 2007 0.48 2. Zach Johnson, 2008 0.64 3. Nick Noble, 2006 0.66 4. Nick Noble, 2004 0.77 5. Mark Bachteler, 1989 0.89 6. Jon Capon, 1980 0.92 7. Nick Noble, 2005 1.02 8. Carlos Iga, 1998 1.12 9. Jon Capon, 1981 1.13 10. Nick Noble, 2003 1.17 Shutouts 1. Zach Johnson, 2007 2. Nick Noble, 2005 3. Nick Noble, 2006 4. Mark Bachteler, 1989 5. Carlos Iga, 1998 6. Jon Capon, 1978 Jon Capon, 1980 Mark Thienel, 1993 Nick Noble, 2004 Zach Johnson, 2008 Goalkeeper Minutes 1. Nick Noble, 2005 2. Zach Johnson, 2007 3. Nick Noble, 2006 4. Dani Braga, 1994 5. Mark Thienel, 1992 6. Zach Johnson, 2008 7. Carlos Iga, 1998 8. Nick Noble, 2004 9. Mish Sapsai, 1999 10. Mark Thienel, 1993

13 12 11 9 8.5 8 8 8 8 8 2,120 2,050 1,994 1,887 1,884 1,814 1,773 1,753 1,747 1,680

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Goals 1. Jack Cardosa, 1973 2. Walt Nistorenko, 1967 3. Nick Ivahnenko, 1966 Dennis Almeida, 1972 5. Ralph Rossi, 1965 Andy Leardini, 1994 Andy Leardini, 1995 8. Walt Nistorenko, 1968 Jarrod Smith, 2006 10. Bill Lanza, 1967 Ashy Mabrouk, 1982 John Keating, 1988 Andy Leardini, 1997

22 16 15 15 14 13 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

RECORD BOOK

2009 MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOCCER

career Leaders

Goals Player 1. Jack Cardosa 2. Andy Leardini 3. Walt Nistorenko 4. Ashy Mabrouk 5. John Keating Jarrod Smith 7. Dennis Almeida 8. Chin Orih 9. Manny Matos 10. Craig Patton

Years 1971-75 1994-97 1966-67 1980-83 1988-91 2003-06 1971-72 1998-2001 1971-74 1997-2000

Assists Player 1. Dan Stratford 2. Andy Wright 3. Len Forslund Fernando Santos Todd Gispert 6. Dennis Almeida Sam Viecelli Manny Matos Graham Evans 10. Walt Nistorenko Hugo Palumbo Ashy Mabrouk Omid Namazi Ed Ossa Andy Leardini

Years 2004-07 2004-07 1967-68 1981-83 1992-95 1971-72 1970-73 1971-74 1988-92 1966-67 1971-72 1980-83 1984-87 1988-91 1994-97

Points Player 1. Jack Cardosa 2. Andy Leardini 3. Walt Nistorenko 4. Ashy Mabrouk 5. Dennis Almeida John Keating 7. Jarrod Smith 8. Dan Stratford Manny Matos 10. Chin Orih

Years 1972-75 1994-97 1966-67 1980-83 1970-71 1988-91 2003-06 2004-07 1971-74 1998-2001

Matches Played Player 1. Mike Anoia Dan Stratford 3. Pat Carroll Andy Wright 5. Reed Cooper 6. Nick Noble 7. Matt Anstey 8. Dustin Hicks 9. Andy Leardini 10. Devon McTavish

Years 2004-07 2004-07 2004-07 2004-07 2004-07 2003-06 2003-06 1988-92 1994-97 2002-05

Matches 85 85 83 83 82 80 78 77 76 75

Goalkeeper Saves Player 1. Jon Capon 2. Nick Noble 3. Mark Bachteler 4. Mark Thienel 5. Bob Baker

Years 1978-81 2003-06 1987-90 1990-93 1974-77

Saves 342 302 327 245 242

Goals 54 47 41 37 32 32 29 28 26 23 Assists 27 17 16 16 16 15 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 13 13 Points 114 107 95 87 74 74 72 67 67 65

Nick Noble

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Dani Braga Chris McKinney Zach Johnson George DeAlmeida Carlos Iga

1994-95 2000-02 2007-present 1980-83 1996-98

164 162 158 151 138

Goals Allowed Average (min. two seasons as a starter) Player Years 1. Zach Johnson 2007-present 2. Nick Noble 2003-06 3. Jon Capon 1978-81 4. Carlos Iga 1996-98 5. Mark Bachteler 1987-90

GAA 0.56 0.88 1.22 1.44 1.46

Shutouts Player 1. Nick Noble 2. Jon Capon 3. Zach Johnson 4. Mark Bachteler 5. Mark Thienel 6. George DeAlmeida 7. Bob Baker 8. Carlos Iga 9. Chris McKinney 10. Bryan Givens

Years 2003-06 1978-81 2007-present 1987-90 1990-93 1980-83 1974-77 1996-98 2000-02 1995-96

Shutouts 37 28 21 18 15 14 11 10.5 7 5.4

Goalkeeper Minutes Player 1. Nick Noble 2. Jon Capon 3. Mark Thienel 4. Mark Bachteler 5. Zach Johnson 6. Chris McKinney 7. Carlos Iga 8. Dani Braga 9. George DeAlmeida 10. Bryan Givens

Years 2003-07 1978-81 1990-93 1987-90 2007-present 2000-02 1996-98 1994-95 1980-83 1995-97

Minutes 7,156 5,235 4,787 4,638 3,865 3,198 3,186 3,023 2,700 2,679

RECORD BOOK team records

Team Records - Match Goals 14 vs. Charleston, W.Va., 1975 12 vs. St. Francis, Pa., 1973 10 vs. Frostburg State, 1967 10 vs. St. Francis, Pa., 1968 10 vs. Ohio State, 1968 10 vs. Towson State, 1975 10 vs. Charleston, W.Va., 1982 Most Goals by Opponent: 9 by Penn State, 1965 8 by Navy, 1969 8 by Miami, Ohio, 1994 8 by Rutgers, 2000 7 by Penn State, 1974

West Virginia Records Goals: 5 (vs. Mount St. Mary’s 9/5/04; vs. Delaware 11/2/04; vs. Seton Hall 9/23/06) Assists: 6 (vs. Mount St. Mary’s, 9/5/04) Points: 16 (vs. Mount St. Mary’s, 9/5/04) Shots: 28 (vs. Robert Morris, 11/19/05) Saves: 12 (vs. Seton Hall, 10/18/08) Fouls: 23 (vs. Duquesne, 8/31/08) Corners: 19 (vs. Longwood, 10/3/04) Opponent Records Goals: 3 (vs. Seton Hall, 9/23/06) Assists: 2 (vs. American 10/11/06; vs. St. John’s 11/5/06; vs. UNC Greensboro 11/15/06) Points: 4 (Saint Francis (Pa.), 10/1/04) Shots: 25 (Seton Hall, 10/18/08) Saves: 10 (Buffalo, 8/27/06) Fouls: 24 (Buffalo, 8/27/06) Corners: 10 (Ohio State, 10/15/08) Misc. Records First game: WVU 5, Mount St. Mary’s 0; September 5, 2004 First goal: Devon McTavish vs. Mount St. Mary’s; September 5, 2004 First WVU goal: Devon McTavish vs. Mount St. Mary’s; September 5, 2004 First opponent goal: Salvador Djeukeng (Marshall); September 15, 2004

2009 MEN’S SOCCER

Team Records - Season Most Goals: 67 in 1967 Fewest Goals: 10 in 2008 Most Shutouts: 14 in 2007 Most Wins: 15 in 2006 and 2007 Fewest Wins: 2 in 1961 and 1977 Most Losses: 13 in 1997 and 2000 Fewest Losses: 1 in 1967 and 1968 Most Ties: 5 in 2008 Fewest Ties: 0, 12 times, most recently in 2001 Most Overtime Matches: 7, 2003 Most Home Wins: 10 in 2006 Most Home Losses: 6 in 1977 and 1997 Most Road Wins: 7 in 2007 Most Road Losses: 10 in 2000

Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium Records

Team Records - Miscellaneous Longest Winning Streak: 12 in 1966 Longest Unbeaten Streak (includes ties): 17 in 1967-68 Longest Losing Streak: 6 in 1989 and 2001 Consecutive Matches Scored In (regular season only): 53 in 1964-69 Consecutive Matches Scored In (including postseason): 59 in 1964-66 Consecutive Shutouts: 6 in 2007 Consecutive Matches Without Scoring: 4 in 1984 and 1989 All-Time Overtime Record: 35-20-72 Team Records - Opponents Season Most Goals: 44 in 1994 Fewest Goals: 8 in 1971 Most Shutouts: 11 in 2008

Dan Stratford

RECORD BOOK individual honors First Team All-American Ron McEachen Walt Nistorenko Pat Sullivan Jon Capon Nick Noble (NSCAA) Jarrod Smith (Soccer America; CollegeSoccerNews) Second Team All-American Nick Noble (CollegeSoccerNews) Andy Wright (Soccer America; CollegeSoccerNews) Third Team All-American Walt Nistorenko Andy Wright (NSCAA)

1967 1968 1968 1981 2006 2006 2006 2007 1967 2007

Honorable Mention All-American Joe Okhakhu 1971, 1973, 1974 Dennis Almeida 1972 Manny Matos 1972, 1973 Jack Cardosa 1973 Ashy Mabrouk 1981 NSCAA All-Northeast First Team Nick Noble Jarrod Smith Andy Wright

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NSCAA All-Northeast Third Team Andy Wright Dan Stratford

2006 2007

NSCAA All-Mid Atlantic Region Second Team Jarrod Smith 2005 NSCAA All-Mid Atlantic Region Third Team Devon McTavish 2005 M.A.C. Hermann Trophy Semifinalist Jarrod Smith 2006 Soccer America National Coach of the Year Marlon LeBlanc 2006 FieldTurf National Coach of the Year Marlon LeBlanc 2006 NSCAA/adidas Northeast Coach of the Year Marlon LeBlanc 2006 CollegeSoccerNews First Team Jarrod Smith

2006

CollegeSoccerNews Second Team Nick Noble Andy Wright

2006 2007

CoSIDA Academic All-American Third Team Carlos Iga

2006 2006 2007

1998

Chin Orih

ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American Pat Carroll 2007

NSCAA All-South Third Team Ed Hickman Nick Ivahenko

1963 1967

ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team Pat Carroll 2007

BIG EAST Coach of the Year Paul Marco Marlon LeBlanc

1999 2006

ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team Paul Cunningham 2006

BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year Nick Noble Zach Johnson

2006 2008

NSCAA/adidas Scholar All-East Region Honorable Mention Matt Anstey 2006 Paul Cunningham 2006

BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year Andy Wright

2007

NSCAA All-South First Team Joe Miller 1963 Ron McEachen 1967 Walt Nistorenko 1967 Pat Sullivan 1968 Joe Okhakhu 1971, 1972, 1974 Manny Matos 1971, 1973 Dennis Almeida 1972, 1973 Roberto Calzadilla 1976 Henry Long 1980 Nigel Grosvenor 1980 Jon Capon 1980, 1981 Ashy Mabrouk 1981 Fernando Santos 1983 Riku Hirn 1996 NSCAA All-South Second Team John Keating Eric Beckner Mark Reilly

1990 1992 1994

All-BIG EAST First Team Craig Patton Nick Noble Jarrod Smith Andy Wright Zach Johnson

1999 2006 2006 2006, 2007 2008

All-BIG EAST Second Team Andy Leardini Daniel Balaguero Jared Feola Nick Noble Jarrod Smith Andy Wright Dan Stratford

1995, 1997 1998 1999 2005 2005 2005 2007

All-BIG EAST Third Team Aaron Pitchkolan Devon McTavish Andrew Halsell

2004 2005 2006

All-BIG EASTHonorable Mention Gift Maworere 2007, 2008

RECORD BOOK BIG EAST All-Rookie Team Chin Orih Guido Cristofori Preseason All-BIG EAST Andy Wright

1998 1999 2006, 2007

BIG EAST Players of the Week Offensive: Andy Leardini Nov. 6, 1995 Andy Leardini Sept. 8, 1997 Craig Patton Oct. 4, 1999 Craig Patton Sept. 13, 1999 Chin Orih Oct. 25, 1999 Jarrod Smith Sept. 27, 2004 Jarrod Smith Sept. 11, 2006 Jarrod Smith Sept. 25, 2006 Andy Wright Oct. 23, 2006 Alex Silva Oct. 6, 2008 Defensive: Daniel Balaguero Jared Feola Kevan Ford Andrew Halsell Jason Bristol Andrew Halsell Jason Bristol

Oct. 19, 1998 Oct. 25, 1999 Oct. 28, 2002 Oct. 10, 2005 Oct. 22, 2007 Oct. 29, 2007 Nov. 4, 2007 Oct. 5, 1998 Oct. 19, 1998 Oct. 25, 1999 Oct. 28, 2002 Sept. 27, 2004 Sept. 5, 2005 Oct. 24, 2005 Aug. 28, 2006 Oct. 23, 2006 Sept. 17, 2007

Rookie: Craig Patton Craig Patton Chin Orih Guido Cristofori Guido Cristofori Dwayne Grant-Higgins Justin Freeman Nick Noble Jarrod Evans Zach Johnson Paul Paradise Zach Johnson

Oct. 13, 1997 Sept. 29, 1997 Oct. 5, 1998 Nov. 1, 1999 Oct. 11, 1999 Sept. 3, 2001 Sept. 2, 2002 Sept. 8, 2003 Oct. 18, 2004 Sept. 10, 2007 Sept. 17, 2007 Oct. 15, 2007

BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll Jarrod Smith Oct. 3, 2005 Andy Wright Oct. 10, 2005 Nick Noble Aug. 28, 2006 Andy Wright Sept. 4, 2006 Jarrod Smith Oct. 2, 2006 Jarrod Smith Oct. 9, 2006 Jarrod Smith Oct. 16, 2006 Andrew Halsell Oct. 23, 2006 Dan Stratford Sept. 10, 2007

Sept. 24, 2007 Oct. 15, 2007 Nov. 5, 2007 Sept. 15, 2008 Sept. 22, 2008 Sept. 29, 2008 Oct. 6, 2008

NSCAA National Player of the Week Jarrod Smith Sept. 11, 2006 ECAC Player of the Week Jarrod Smith Zach Johnson

Sept. 11, 2006 Sept. 18. 2007

SoccerTimes National Player of the Week Jarrod Smith Sept. 11, 2006 CollegeSoccerNews Team of the Week Rusty Girton Sept. 27, 2004 Nick Noble Oct. 24, 2005 Jarrod Smith Sept. 11, 2006 Jarrod Smith Oct. 16, 2006 Paul Cunningham Sept. 17, 2007 Zach Johnson Nov. 4, 2007 Soccer America Team of the Week Nick Noble Oct. 24, 2005 Nick Noble Sept. 4, 2006 Zach Johnson Sept. 18, 2007 Jason Bristol Oct. 22, 2007 Andrew Halsell Oct. 30, 2007 Alex Silva Oct. 7, 2008

All-Atlantic 10 First Team John Keating Darren Eals John Keating Eric Beckner

1990 1991 1991 1992

All-Atlantic 10 Second Team Scott Laramie Darren McBride Spencer Knibb Todd Gispert Keith Quill Andy Leardini

1991 1991 1992 1993 1993 1994

Atlantic 10 Tournament MVP Mark Thienel

1992

Atlantic 10 All-Tournament Kevin Herzog Dustin Hicks Spencer Knibb Mark Thienel

1992 1992 1992 1992

All-Southern Conference First Team Ray Lockridge Joe Topley Charlie Toth Tom Breit Nick Ivahenko Jack Shannon Newt Weirich

1965 1965 1965 1966 1966 1966 1966

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Goalkeeper: Carlos Iga Carlos Iga Mish Sapsai Chris McKinney Nick Noble Nick Noble Nick Noble Nick Noble Nick Noble Zach Johnson

Paul Paradise Andy Wright Andy Wright Ryan Gillespie Gift Maworere Zach Johnson Jason Bristol

Andy Leardini

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Ron McEachen 1967 Hartford, Conn. Ron McEachen, WVU’s first All-American, played right halfback for the Mountaineers in his senior season in 1967. As co-captain, McEachen helped the Mountaineers to an 11-1 record and a Southern Conference championship. Also elected first team All-South in 1967, McEachen helped the team to a 39-10-1 record in his four years at WVU. He currently is the head coach at Skidmore College.

Walt Nistorenko

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1968 Newark, N.J. One of the most prolific scorers in Mountaineer history, Walt Nistorenko accomplished many things in just two seasons at West Virginia. Exploding onto the scene in 1967, Nistorenko became a third-team All-American for his efforts in guiding the Mountaineers to an 11-1 year and a Southern Conference championship. That year, he tallied 27 goals, second all-time in WVU history. One year later, he led WVU to an 8-1-1 record, on 14 goals and six assists en route to the school’s first berth into the NCAA tournament. Despite losing to defending national cochampion Saint Louis, Nistorenko tallied two goals on a Billiken team that had only given up three the entire season. He continues to hold the season record for shots with 68. Prior to his impressive career in Morgantown, Nistorenko was a two-time junior college All-American at Keystone Junior College. Nistorenko’s son, Walt Jr., played for the Mountaineers from 1993-96.

Pat Sullivan 1968 Rocky Hill, Conn. In the same season in which teammate Walt Nistorenko led the Mountaineers in scoring, junior Pat Sullivan anchored a Mountaineer defense that gave up just 10 goals and shutout four opponents. Playing fullback, Sullivan also led a defense that allowed just 136 shots. Sullivan joined the squad in 1968 after transferring from Mitchell Junior College.

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Jon Capon 1981 Rockville, Md. In his senior season, Jon Capon was a dominating force between the posts. A two-time All-South selection, Capon allowed just 17 goals in 16 games, with six shutouts, in an 11-5 season for the Mountaineers. The three-time captain also posted a 1.13 goals-against average with 1,350 minutes in the net that season. For his career, Capon saved 342 shots, the most in WVU history. He also holds a 1.22 career goals-against average mark and 28 shutouts, both records that stood at WVU for over 25 years.

Nick Noble 2006 Damascus, Md.

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Nick Noble put together one of the finest four-year careers in the history of WVU soccer and topped it off by earning first team All-America honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) and second team accolades from Soccer America in 2006. The Damascus, Md., native ranked nationally throughout the season in goals against average (0.63) and save percentage (.864). The 2006 BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year and first team all-conference selection holds career marks at WVU in matches played (79), goals against average (0.88), shutouts (37) and minutes played (7,156), while ranking second in career saves (302). Nationally, he was selected to the CollegeSoccerNews and Soccer America teams of the week a combined three times as a Mountaineer. Along with fellow senior Jarrod Smith, he became the first Mountaineer menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer player to earn All-America status since 1981. Noble also became the fourth WVU soccer player to be drafted by an MLS team when the Chicago Fire selected him with the seventh overall pick in the 2007 supplemental draft.

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Jarrod Smith 2006 Havelock North, New Zealand

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Few WVU strikers put together better careers than Jarrod Smith. The Havelock North, New Zealand, native earned first team All-America honors from Soccer America and second team recognition from the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA). Smith also earned national honors from the ECAC, CollegeSoccerNews.com and SoccerTimes.com. The All-BIG EAST First Team selection in 2006 and M.A.C. Hermann Award finalist scored 14 goals in 15 matches to go along with four assists. The senior forward set the BIG EAST single-season conference goals record in 2006 with 12 and the single-season conference-points record with 28. Smith netted 32 goals in four seasons for WVU, tied for fifth all-time in school history. He played in 74 matches in his career. Smith became the third Mountaineer ever drafted into the MLS when Toronto FC chose him with the first overall pick in the 2007 supplemental draft.

Andy Wright 2007 Liverpool, England Senior captain Andrew Wright closed his senior campaign at WVU with six goals and six assists for a total of 18 points. Wright was named a third team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and earned BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year honors at the end of the regular season. The Liverpool, England, native also was named to the NSCAA Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division I All-Northeast Region First Team, the CollegeSoccerNews All-America Second Team and the Soccer America MVP Second Team. Wright finished his career with 18 goals, 17 assists and 53 points in 83 matches played. Wright became the fourth Mountaineer to continue his career professionally. The forward returned to England and was drafted by the Scunthorpe United Football Club of the English Championship.

year-By-year results Overall Record 2-5-3 8-2-0 7-3-0 8-2-0 7-5-1 13-2-0 11-1-0 8-1-1 4-5-1 3-8-0 9-3-0 10-3-0 10-2-3 5-4-4 8-5-1 6-6-1 2-9-2 8-6-1 8-6-2 10-2-3 11-5-0 8-7-2 10-7-1 5-8-4 4-12-3 7-6-3 8-8-2 6-11-1 9-8-1 12-5-1 9-8-0 10-7-3 5-12-1 10-9-1 5-9-4 7-12-1 7-13-0 11-8-1 13-5-1 4-13-1 5-11-0 4-11-2 5-10-3 12-7-1 13-8-2 15-3-3 14-6-2 5-9-5 381-318-72

Home Away Record Record 1-1-3 1-4-0 4-0-0 4-2-0 5-1-0 2-2-0 6-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-1 2-4-0 4-1-0 6-1-0 6-1-0 4-0-0 2-0-1 6-1-0 3-3-0 1-2-1 1-4-0 2-4-0 5-0-0 4-3-0 5-1-0 5-2-0 9-1-0 1-1-3 3-2-1 2-3-1 6-1-0 2-4-1 4-4-1 2-5-1 2-6-1 0-3-1 3-2-0 4-4-1 6-4-1 1-2-1 4-1-2 6-1-1 8-0-0 3-5-0 5-4-1 2-3-0 5-1-1 4-5-0 2-3-1 2-4-3 3-3-2 1-7-1 4-2-2 3-3-1 4-3-1 4-5-1 5-2-1 1-9-0 5-3-0 4-5-1 7-1-1 5-4-0 4-2-0 4-4-0 5-2-0 3-5-1 3-4-0 2-7-0 6-1-1 1-6-0 4-0-3 1-8-1 2-6-1 3-6-0 3-6-0 3-6-0 7-2-1 4-6-0 9-2-0 4-2-1 2-3-1 2-10-0 4-4-0 1-6-0 2-6-0 2-4-2 1-3-2 3-6-1 8-1-1 3-6-0 9-2-1 4-5-1 10-1-1 5-1-1 7-2-0 6-4-2 3-3-5 2-5-0 218-107-38 139-196-28

Neutral OT Record Record 0-0-0 0-0-3 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 3-0-0 0-0-1 3-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-3 0-0-1 0-0-4 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-2 1-0-0 0-0-1 1-0-1 3-0-2 0-0-0 1-1-3 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-2 1-1-0 4-0-1 1-1-0 0-0-4 0-2-0 0-2-3 0-1-0 0-1-3 0-0-0 1-1-2 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-1 1-2-0 0-0-0 2-0-2 0-0-3 0-1-1 0-0-1 3-2-0 2-0-1 0-1-0 0-1-4 2-0-0 1-0-1 1-1-0 1-3-0 2-0-0 0-0-1 0-1-0 4-1-1 0-0-0 0-2-1 0-1-0 2-1-0 0-1-0 2-1-2 1-1-0 3-1-3 1-0-0 3-1-1 0-1-0 1-0-2 0-1-1 1-3-3 1-0-0 3-1-2 0-1-0 1-0-5 26-19-7 35-20-72

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Year Coach Captains 1961 Jim Markel Martin Pushkin 1962 Jim Markel Jay Morris 1963 Sam Maurice Al Baker, Jay Morris 1964 Sam Maurice Mike Cicci, Butch Rossi 1965 Greg Myers Butch Rossi 1966 Greg Myers Tom Breit 1967 John Stewart Nick Ivahenko, Ron McEachen, Jack Shannon 1968 John Stewart Walt Nistorenko 1969 John McGrath Pat Sullivan 1970 John McGrath Bill Goggin, Jack Shannon, Pat Sullivan 1971 John McGrath George Rossi, Dave Tamman 1972 John McGrath Dennis Almeida, Manny Matos, Dave Tamman 1973 John McGrath Manny Matos, Joe Okhakhu 1974 John McGrath Manny Matos, Joe Okhakhu 1975 John McGrath Jack Cardosa, Herman Pinto 1976 John McGrath Fred Hibbs, Reed Sourbeer 1977 John McGrath Scott Miller, Jeff Van Dine 1978 John McGrath Jim Mathiowdis 1979 John McGrath Jon Capon, Mike Kuzio 1980 John McGrath Jon Capon, Henry Long 1981 John McGrath Jon Capon, Mark Mathiowdis 1982 John McGrath Amilcar Cascais, John Dragelin, Remo Fabietti 1983 John McGrath George DeAlmeida, Kendall Lemmon, Ashy Mabrouk 1984 John McGrath Geoffrey Wharton-Lake 1985 John McGrath Abibou Niang, Tony Lopes 1986 John McGrath Pat McCloskey, Brian Hartlove 1987 John McGrath Lance Dragelin, Bob Leonard, Omid Namazi 1988 John McGrath John Reese 1989 John McGrath Mark Peterson 1990 John McGrath John Keating 1991 John McGrath John Keating 1992 John McGrath Dustin Hicks, Michael Smith, Jason Steiner 1993 John McGrath Keith Quill, Mark Thienel 1994 John McGrath Mark Reilly 1995 John McGrath Todd Gispert, Tim Yianne 1996 Paul Marco Walter Nistorenko, Adetoye Oshoniyi, Tim Yianne 1997 Paul Marco Luis de la Mata, Andy Leardini, David Rorrer 1998 Paul Marco Daniel Baleguero, Jared Feola, Tim Keating 1999 Paul Marco Jared Feola 2000 Paul Marco Andy Koenig, Brian Yochim 2001 Paul Marco Mike Myers, Corey Densk, Chin Orih 2002 Keith Fulk Matt Mahar, Chris McKinney 2003 Mike Seabolt Mehran Mostafavifar, Kevan Ford 2004 Mike Seabolt Aaron Pitchkolan, Rusty Girton 2005 Mike Seabolt Devon McTavish 2006 Marlon LeBlanc Matt Anstey, Dan Stratford, Andy Wright 2007 Marlon LeBlanc Andrew Halsell, Dan Stratford, Andy Wright 2008 Marlon LeBlanc Ryan Chance, Gift Maworere Totals

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SERIES RECORDS

Series Last Opponent W-L-T Began Played Akron 2-7-1 1966 2008 Alabama A&M 0-1-0 1981 1981 Alderson-Broaddus 7-8-1 1972 1987 American 2-1-0 1988 2006 Appalachian State First Meeting Baltimore 5-4-1 1973 1982 Bethany, W.Va. 3-1-2 1977 1985 Boca Raton 0-1-0 1987 1987 Boston College 3-5-1 1995 2003 Boston University 0-1-1 1988 2002 Bowling Green 1-3-0 1979 1995 Brooklyn 2-0-0 1983 1991 Bucknell 1-0-0 2006 2006 Buffalo 2-0-1 1989 2006 Cal State Northridge 1-0-0 2006 2006 UC Santa Barbara 0-1-0 1999 1999 Campbell 1-0-0 2005 2005 Canisius 1-0-1 1995 1996 Central Florida 0-1-0 1985 1985 Charleston, W.Va. 11-0-0 1974 1987 Cincinnati 3-0-0 1986 2006 The Citadel 2-0-0 1966 1986 City College of New York 1-0-0 1978 1978 Clemson 0-2-0 1972 1974 Cleveland State 2-9-3 1969 1994 Coastal Carolina 2-1-1 1985 1994 Columbia 0-1-0 1991 1991 Connecticut 4-11-2 1984 2008 Davidson 3-0-0 1965 1967 Davis & Elkins 19-10-3 1961 1992 Delaware 1-0-0 2004 2004 DePaul 4-0-0 2005 2008 Drexel 2-0-0 1983 2003 Duke 1-1-0 1981 2007 Duquesne 4-1-1 1997 2008 Eckerd 1-0-0 1983 1983 Elon First Meeting Fairfield 1-0-0 2006 2006 Fairmont State 8-1-0 1961 1966 Florida Atlantic 2-1-0 1987 2002 Florida International 1-2-0 1973 2002 Frostburg JV 0-1-1 1961 1961 Frostburg State 13-6-4 1962 1984 Furman 2-0-0 1965 1966 George Mason 1-2-0 1988 1999 George Washington 10-10-2 1965 1994 Georgetown 4-9-0 1995 2008 Goshen, Ind. 2-0-0 1962 1963 Hartwick 0-2-0 1997 2001 Harvard 0-1-0 2000 2000 High Point 1-0-0 2002 2002 Howard 0-4-1 1971 1984 Indiana, Pa. 3-1-2 1984 1989 Iona 1-0-0 1994 1994 Jacksonville 1-1-1 1991 1993 James Madison 1-4-0 1988 1998 Jersey City State 2-0-0 1968 1969 Lafayette 1-1-0 2007 2008 Liberty 1-2-0 1988 2004

Series Last Opponent W-L-T Began Played Lock Haven 0-2-1 1983 1985 Louisville 2-2-1 1995 2008 Loyola, Md. 0-3-1 1983 1987 Loyola Marymount 0-0-1 2005 2005 Marquette 3-0-1 2005 2008 Marshall 15-5-1 1983 2004 Maryland 2-1-0 1971 2008 Maryland-BC 0-3-0 1978 1996 Massachusetts 2-5-1 1988 1994 Memphis 0-1-0 1993 1993 Miami, Ohio 0-1-0 1994 1994 Monmouth 1-0-0 2002 2002 Morehead State 1-0-0 1990 1990 Morris Harvey 3-0-0 1974 1976 Mount St. Mary’s 2-1-0 1996 2004 Navy 2-4-1 1969 2007 New Jersey City Univ. 2-0-0 1968 1969 New York-Oneonta 1-0-0 1997 1997 New Mexico 0-1-0 2005 2005 Niagara 1-0-0 1998 1998 North Adams State 1-0-1 1982 1984 UNC Greensboro 0-1-0 2006 2006 UNC Wilmington First Meeting Northeastern 1-0-0 2003 2003 Notre Dame 4-8-1 1995 2008 Ohio 0-2-0 1970 1971 Ohio State 10-6-3 1963 2008 Old Dominion 2-1-2 1981 1992 Oneonta 2-0-0 1997 2001 Penn State 6-19-1 1965 2007 Pitt 31-9-4 1962 2008 Pitt JV 0-2-0 1961 1961 Providence 8-5-0 1995 2008 Quincy, Ill. 0-0-1 1973 1973 Radford 4-1-1 1992 2001 Rhode Island 5-0-0 1990 1994 Richmond 0-2-0 1991 2003 Rider 1-0-0 1996 1996 Robert Morris 13-6-0 1985 2005

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Opponent W-L-T Rollins 0-1-0 Rutgers 3-12-3 St. Bonaventure 9-1-0 Saint Francis, Pa. 14-3-1 Saint Joseph’s 4-1-0 Saint Leo 1-0-0 Saint Louis 0-2-0 Saint Peter’s 1-0-0 St. John’s 2-8-2 Seton Hall 4-9-1 Siena 1-0-0 Slippery Rock 4-2-0 South Alabama 0-1-0 South Carolina 0-1-0 USF 3-11-2 Southern Indiana 1-0-0 SMU 0-1-0 Syracuse 4-4-3 Tampa 1-1-0 Temple 1-6-0 Towson 9-2-1 UNLV 0-1-0 Villanova 12-8-1 Virginia 2-5-0 Virginia Commonwealth 2-6-0 Virginia Tech 3-7-0 Wake Forest 0-1-0 Washington, Md. 1-0-0 West Liberty 1-0-0 West Virginia Wesleyan 18-6-2 Western Illinois 1-0-0 Western Kentucky 1-0-0 William & Mary 2-3-0 Wisconsin-Green Bay 0-1-0 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1-0-0 Wooster 4-1-3 Wright State 3-2-0 Xavier 3-1-0

Series Last Began Played 1975 1975 1990 2008 1971 1994 1964 2008 1990 1994 1970 1970 1968 1973 1994 1994 1995 2007 1995 2008 1996 1996 1964 1990 1993 1993 1982 1982 1969 2008 1994 1994 2005 2005 1995 2007 1979 1985 1966 2005 1971 1982 1999 1999 1972 2008 1981 2007 1985 2003 1963 2004 2007 2007 1980 1980 1980 1980 1961 1986 1982 1982 1984 1984 1965 1992 2008 2008 1982 1982 1968 1980 1987 2005 1987 1990

ALL-TIME SCORES Jim Markel, 1961-62 2 Seasons, 10-7-3 1961 (2-5-3) Jim Markel 1-1..........T...............................Frostburg State JV 3-3..........T....................... West Virginia Wesleyan 0-3..........L................................. at Fairmont State 0-4..........L.............................................. at Pitt JV 0-3..........L...........................at Frostburg State JV 3-3..........T......................................Davis & Elkins 3-0..........W.................................... Fairmont State 3-5..........L.................................................. Pitt JV 3-1..........W.................. at West Virginia Wesleyan 0-5..........L..................................at Davis & Elkins 1962 (8-2) Jim Markel 5-0..........W...................... West Virginia Wesleyan 4-1..........W................................... Frostburg State 1-5..........L....................................................at Pitt 6-0..........W................................ at Fairmont State 4-2..........W.................................at Davis & Elkins 6-1..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins 0-1..........L................................ at Frostburg State 3-2..........W.................. at West Virginia Wesleyan 7-0..........W.................................... Fairmont State 4-1..........W................................... at Goshen, Ind.

Sam Maurice, 1963-64 2 Seasons, 15-5-0

1964 (8-2) Sam Maurice 3-1..........W.................................... Fairmont State 4-2..........W.................. at West Virginia Wesleyan 1-0..........W................................... St. Francis, Pa. 1-3..........L....................................................at Pitt 3-0..........W...................... West Virginia Wesleyan 3-2..........W................................... Frostburg State 5-1..........W.................................at Davis & Elkins 0-1..........L.......................................Slippery Rock 4-2..........W...........................................Ohio State 4-0..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins

1965 (7-5-1) Southern Conference Champions Greg Myers 9-0..........W................................ at Fairmont State 6-1..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins 2-9..........L........................................... Penn State 2-1..........W...................... West Virginia Wesleyan 1-3..........L................................ at Frostburg State 1-3..........L....................................................at Pitt 3-5..........L...................................at Slippery Rock 1-4..........L........................................at Ohio State 1-1..........T.................................... St. Francis, Pa. Southern Conference Tournament at Davidson, N.C. 1-0..........W............................ George Washington 3-2..........W............................................... Furman 4-0..........W....................................William & Mary 3-1..........W.........................................at Davidson 1966 (13-2) Southern Conference Champions Greg Myers 8-1..........W.................................... Fairmont State 2-4..........L................................................... Akron 3-0..........W.................................at Davis & Elkins 7-1..........W............................... at St. Francis, Pa. 3-2..........W...................................... at Penn State 2-1..........W.................. at West Virginia Wesleyan 3-1..........W................................... Frostburg State 1-0..........W...................................................at Pitt 2-1..........W......................................Slippery Rock 3-1..........W...........................................Ohio State Southern Conference Tournament at Davidson, N.C. 4-1..........W............................................... Furman 4-1..........W......................................... The Citadel 1-0..........W............................ George Washington 3-1..........W.........................................at Davidson NCAA Tournament at Philadelphia, Pa. 0-4..........L............................................. at Temple

John Stewart, 1967-68 2 Seasons, 19-2-1 1967 (11-1) Southern Conference Champions John Stewart 4-3..........W...............................................at Akron 7-1..........W...................... West Virginia Wesleyan 8-0..........W................................... St. Francis, Pa. 2-6..........L........................................... Penn State 6-0..........W.................................at Davis & Elkins 5-1..........W.......................................................Pitt 4-1..........W............................ George Washington 3-1..........W......................................Slippery Rock 4-2..........W...........................................Ohio State 10-0........W............................... at Frostburg State Southern Conference Tournament at Williamsburg, Va. 9-0..........W................................at William & Mary 5-0..........W.............................................Davidson

1968 (8-1-1) John Stewart 1-1..........T............................................... Wooster 4-0..........W.................. at West Virginia Wesleyan 8-0..........W.................................Jersey City State 2-1..........W...................................... at Penn State 10-2........W............................... at St. Francis, Pa. 10-0........W.......................................at Ohio State 3-0..........W...................................................at Pitt 3-2..........W........................ at George Washington 5-1..........W................................... Frostburg State NCAA Tournament at St. Louis, Mo. 2-3..........L....................................... at Saint Louis

John McGrath, 1969-95 27 Seasons, 202-181-47 1969 (4-5-1) John McGrath 1-1..........T........................................... at Wooster 3-0..........W.............................at Jersey City State 2-0..........W................................... St. Francis, Pa. 0-2..........L........................................... Penn State 1-4..........L................................... Cleveland State 1-8..........L.................................................at Navy 1-4..........L....................................... South Florida 1-0..........W.......................................................Pitt 1-0..........W...................... West Virginia Wesleyan 0-3..........L................................................at Akron 1970 (3-8) John McGrath 0-2..........L......................................Davis & Elkins 4-1..........W............................................ at St. Leo 3-6..........L................................... at South Florida 0-5..........L....................................... at Penn State 6-1..........W...................... West Virginia Wesleyan 1-5..........L............................... at Cleveland State 2-3..........L..................................................... Ohio 8-1..........W............................... at St. Francis, Pa. 2-5..........L................................................... Akron 1-5..........L.................................... Frostburg State 0-1..........L....................................................at Pitt 1971.......(9-3) John McGrath 9-0..........W................................... St. Francis, Pa. 3-0..........W................................................Towson 0-1..........L.................................................at Navy 5-0..........W.................. at West Virginia Wesleyan 9-0..........W.................................. St. Bonaventure 1-2..........L................................................. at Ohio 1-0..........W.................................at Davis & Elkins 1-0..........W.......................................... Penn State 4-3..........W............................... at Frostburg State 1-0..........W.......................................................Pitt 2-1..........W......................................... at Maryland NCAA Tournament at Washington D.C. 0-1..........L............................................ at Howard

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1963 (7-3) Sam Maurice 3-2..........W................................ at Fairmont State 2-1..........W....................................... Goshen, Ind. 3-1..........W.................................at Davis & Elkins 0-4..........L........................................................Pitt 3-0..........W...................... West Virginia Wesleyan 1-3..........L................................ at Frostburg State 4-2..........W.................................... Fairmont State 0-4..........L........................................at Ohio State 3-2..........W....................................... Virginia Tech 3-2..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins

Greg Myers, 1965-66 2 Seasons, 20-7-1

ALL-TIME SCORES 1972 (10-3) John McGrath 3-1..........W............................................at Towson 5-1..........W............................. Alderson-Broaddus 4-6..........L....................................... at Penn State 6-2..........W.............................. at St. Bonaventure 1-0..........W...................................... South Florida 1-2..........L................................................ Howard 0-0..........W...................................Davis & Elkins$ 9-1..........W........................ at George Washington 6-0..........W............................... at St. Francis, Pa. 5-0..........W................................... Frostburg State 1-0..........W...................................................at Pitt 7-0..........W............................................. Villanova NCAA Tournament at Clemson, S.C. 2-3..........L...........................................at Clemson

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$ match forfeited to WVU 1973 (10-2-3) John McGrath 7-0..........W................................................Towson 5-0..........W.............................................Baltimore 1-1..........T........................................ at Quincy, Ill. 1-4..........L....................................... at Saint Louis 12-0........W................................... St. Francis, Pa. 3-1..........W.......................................... Penn State 2-0..........W.......................................................Pitt 6-1..........W................................... Frostburg State 6-0..........W............................ George Washington 1-1..........T.......................... at Alderson-Broaddus 1-1..........T............................... at Cleveland State 1-0*.........W............................ Florida International 4-3..........W.................................................. Akron 2-0..........W......................................... at Villanova NCAA Tournament at Morgantown, W.Va. 1-3..........L....................................... South Florida * overtime 1974 (5-4-4) John McGrath 5-0..........W............................. Alderson-Broaddus 2-7..........L....................................... at Penn State 5-1..........W............................................at Towson 2-2..........T..........................................at Baltimore 1-2..........L...........................................at Clemson 2-2..........T..................................... South Florida# 0-1..........L..................................at Davis & Elkins 6-0..........W..................................... Morris Harvey 2-0..........W...................................................at Pitt 0-2..........L................................... Cleveland State 1-1..........T............................................... Wooster 0-0..........T.................................... Frostburg State 4-0..........W............................................. Villanova # at Clemson, S.C. 1975 (8-5-1) John McGrath 10-0........W................................................Towson 14-0........W..................................... Morris Harvey 6-1..........W...................... West Virginia Wesleyan 1-0..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins

1-0..........W.............................................Baltimore 0-2..........L........................................... Penn State 2-1..........W......................... at Alderson-Broaddus 0-3..........L...................................... at Rollins, Fla. 0-5..........L................................... at South Florida 0-3..........L............................... at Cleveland State 1-1..........T........................................at Ohio State 0-2..........L................................ at Frostburg State 1-0..........W.......................................................Pitt 5-2..........W......................................... at Villanova 1976 (6-6-1) John McGrath 4-2..........W............................................at Towson 4-0..........W..................................... Morris Harvey 0-1..........L..........................................at Baltimore 1-3..........L.............................. Alderson-Broaddus 1-3..........L....................................... at Penn State 0-1..........L........................................... at Wooster 2-3..........L..................................at Davis & Elkins 1-1..........T................................... Cleveland State 0-1..........L................... at West Virginia Wesleyan 2-0..........W...........................................Ohio State 5-2..........W................................... Frostburg State 2-0..........W...................................................at Pitt 3-0..........W............................................. Villanova 1977 (2-9-2) John McGrath 4-0..........W................................................Towson 1-2..........L......................................Davis & Elkins 0-1..........L..............................................Baltimore 0-2..........L.............................. Alderson-Broaddus 1-2..........L........................................... Penn State 1-0..........W.............................................. Wooster 1-1..........T.....................................Bethany, W.Va. 0-4..........L............................... at Cleveland State 0-1..........L....................... West Virginia Wesleyan 0-1..........L........................................at Ohio State 1-1..........T................................ at Frostburg State 2-3..........L........................................................Pitt 1-2..........L.......................................... at Villanova 1978 (8-6-1) John McGrath 3-0..........W............................................at Towson 2-0..........W............................. Alderson-Broaddus 7-2..........W.................. City College of New York# 1-4..........L............. at Maryland-Baltimore County 0-2..........L..........................................at Baltimore 0-4..........L....................................... at Penn State 0-3..........W..................................... Morris Harvey 1-0..........W.......................................... at Wooster 0-0..........T................... at West Virginia Wesleyan 0-2..........L................................... Cleveland State 1-4..........L..................................at Davis & Elkins 2-0..........W...........................................Ohio State 0-1..........L.................................... Frostburg State 3-0..........W...................................................at Pitt 2-0..........W......................................... at Villanova # Baltimore, Md.

1979 (8-6-2) John McGrath 0-0..........T.................................................Towson 3-2*.........W.................................. Bowling Green# 0-1..........L.............................. Alderson-Broaddus 1-0..........W.............................................Baltimore 2-0..........W....................................Bethany, W.Va. 1-3..........L........................................... Penn State 4-1..........W.............................................. Wooster 4-0..........W............................... Charleston, W.Va. 0-4..........L................................... at South Florida 2-1*.........W................................................. Tampa 0-1..........L....................... West Virginia Wesleyan 1-5..........L............................... at Cleveland State 0-3..........L......................................Davis & Elkins 0-0..........T................................ at Frostburg State 2-0..........W.......................................................Pitt 3-2*.........W......................................... at Villanova * overtime # Philippi, W.Va. 1980 (10-2-3) John McGrath 6-0..........W........................................West Liberty 1-1..........T................................... Cleveland State 1-0..........W.........................................at Baltimore 3-2..........W................................at Bethany, W.Va. 1-2*.........L.................................................Virginia 3-0..........W................................. Washington, Md. 3-0..........W.......................................... at Wooster 7-0..........W........................... at Charleston, W.Va. 3-3..........T..................................at Davis & Elkins 5-2*.........W............................. Alderson-Broaddus 1-0..........W.................. at West Virginia Wesleyan 2-0..........W............................ George Washington 4-0..........W...................................................at Pitt 1-1..........T.................................... Frostburg State 1-2..........L.............................................at Towson * overtime 1981 (11-5) John McGrath 3-1..........W................................................Towson 2-0..........W.............................................Baltimore 0-1..........L....................................... at Penn State 2-4..........L............................... at Cleveland State 0-3..........L................................................ at Duke 1-0..........W...................................... Old Dominion 2-0..........W....................................Bethany, W.Va. 2-1..........W......................... at Alderson-Broaddus 1-0..........W...................... West Virginia Wesleyan 2-3..........L......................... at George Washington 4-0..........W............................... Charleston, W.Va. 4-0..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins 2-1..........W............................... at Frostburg State 6-1..........W.......................................................Pitt NCAA South Regional at Charlottesville, Va. 2-1..........W............................................at Virginia NCAA South Regional Final at Huntsville, Ala. 1-2*.........L.................................. at Alabama A&M * overtime

ALL-TIME SCORES 1982 (8-7-2) John McGrath 3-3..........T................................................. Akron# 1-2..........L................................. at South Carolina 0-1..........L........................................... Penn State 2-0..........W..............................North Adams State 0-2..........L.............................. Alderson-Broaddus 0-1..........L..........................................at Baltimore 2-0..........W.................. at West Virginia Wesleyan 0-3..........L................................................ Howard 3-3..........T....................................... Old Dominion 5-1..........W................................Western Illinois@ 3-0..........W..................... at Wisconsin-Milwaukee 0-1..........L..................................at Davis & Elkins 1-0..........W............................ George Washington 10-0........W............................... Charleston, W.Va. 3-2..........W................................... Frostburg State 2-1..........W.......................................................Pitt 0-2..........L.................................................Towson # Columbia, S.C. @ Milwaukee, Wis.

* overtime # Akron, Ohio @ Norfolk, Va. 1984 (5-8-4) John McGrath 0-3..........L...................................William & Mary# 3-2..........W.............................Western Kentucky# 1-3..........L........................................... Penn State 2-0..........W.........................................Indiana, Pa. 0-4..........L.............................. Alderson-Broaddus 0-2..........L................... at West Virginia Wesleyan 1-2..........L..........................................Lock Haven 1-0..........W...................................................at Pitt 2-2..........T..................................at Davis & Elkins 0-0..........T...........................at North Adams State 0-4..........L......................................at Connecticut 0-1..........L........................................... at Marshall 0-0..........T............................. George Washington 2-1..........W................................... Frostburg State 0-3..........L...................................... at Loyola, Md. 3-1..........W.............................. at Cleveland State 0-0..........T............................................ at Howard # Philippi, W.Va.

1988 (6-11-1/0-3 A10 - 3rd West Division) John McGrath 0-2..........L................................at James Madison 0-3..........L.....................................at Penn State+ 1-4..........L................................. at George Mason 1-5..........L..........................................at American 3-1..........W...................................................at Pitt 0-3..........L...........................George Washington+ 7-1..........W.........................................Indiana, Pa. 0-0..........T............................................Ohio State 0-1..........L.................................at Massachusetts 1-4..........L......................................... at Boston U. 1-0..........W...................................... Robert Morris 2-3..........L.................................St. Bonaventure+ 2-3..........L.............................................. at Liberty 2-3..........L.................................... at Virginia Tech 6-3..........W........................................ Xavier, Ohio 3-1..........W.............................................. Marshall 1-3..........L...................at Virginia Commonwealth 2-0..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins

* overtime # Charlottesville, Va. @ Tampa, Fla.

+ Atlantic 10 match

1986 (7-6-3) John McGrath 0-2..........L..........................................Ohio State# 0-1*.........L................................. at Bowling Green 2-0..........W............................................ Cincinnati 0-1..........L............................. George Washington 1-1..........T..........................................Indiana, Pa. 1-2..........L...................at Virginia Commonwealth 2-0..........W...................................................at Pitt 0-5..........L................... at West Virginia Wesleyan 3-0..........W...................................... Robert Morris 3-2..........W........................... at Charleston, W.Va. 1-2..........L.............................. Alderson-Broaddus 1-0..........W.......................................... at Marshall 1-1..........T.......................................... Loyola, Md. 1-1..........T................................ at Costal Carolina 3-1..........W......................................... The Citadel 1-0..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins * overtime # Bowling Green, Ohio 1987 (8-8-2/1-1-1 A10 - 3rd West Division) John McGrath 1-2..........L.......................... at Alderson-Broaddus 1-0..........W............................... Charleston, W.Va. 2-2..........T........................................at Ohio State 1-1..........T.........................................Penn State+ 0-1..........L..................................... at Xavier, Ohio 2-1..........W........................................ at Cincinnati 2-0..........W.......................................................Pitt 0-4..........L.......................at George Washington+ 1-0..........W.....................................at Indiana, Pa. 2-3..........L.......................Virginia Commonwealth 1-2..........L....................................... Robert Morris 0-1*.........L...................................... at Loyola, Md. 6-1..........W............................at St. Bonaventure+ 0-2..........L........................................ Virginia Tech 1-0..........W........................................ Wright State 5-0..........W.............................................. Marshall 3-1*.........W................................ at Florida Atlantic 0-3..........L...................................... at Boca Raton * overtime + Atlantic 10 match

1989 (9-8-1/1-2 A10 - 3rd West Division) John McGrath 4-0..........W......................................Slippery Rock 0-1..........L.................................................. Liberty 2-0..........W....................................... Virginia Tech 2-0..........W......................Virginia Commonwealth 2-0..........W.......................................................Pitt 2-2..........T......................................at Indiana, Pa. 2-0..........W.................................... at Xavier, Ohio 2-0..........W.......................................at Ohio State 0-1..........L....................................James Madison 2-0..........W............................at St. Bonaventure+ 3-0..........W.............................................at Buffalo 1-0..........W.............................................. Marshall 0-1..........L......................... at Florida International 0-1..........L................................... at South Florida 0-3..........L.........................................Penn State+ 0-3..........L.......................at George Washington+ 1-3..........L..................................at Davis & Elkins 0-1..........L..................................... at Wright State + Atlantic 10 match 1990 (12-5-1/4-3-1 A10 - 5th) John McGrath 5-0..........W......................................Slippery Rock 0-1..........L....................................... Robert Morris 2-0..........W.......................................... at Marshall 2-1..........W.................................. at Old Dominion 4-2..........W.......................................................Pitt 4-0..........W................................St. Bonaventure+ 2-0..........W...........................................Ohio State 1-1..........T...........................George Washington+ 1-6..........L.......................................... at Rutgers+ 6-0..........W.............................. at Morehead State 0-1..........L.................................................at Navy 5-1..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins 4-2..........W..................................Massachusetts+ 2-1..........W.....................................Rhode Island+ 0-4..........L.....................................at Penn State+ 3-1..........W.................................... at Xavier, Ohio 3-0..........W.................................. at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s+ 0-1..........L........................................... at Temple+

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1983 (10-7-1) John McGrath 0-1..........L................................... Bowling Green# 0-4..........L................................................at Akron 1-4..........L....................................... at Penn State 2-0..........W................................................. Drexel 3-1..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins 1-2..........L......................................at Lock Haven 2-1*.........W.......................................................Pitt 4-2*.........W......................... at Alderson-Broaddus 1-0*.........W.......................................... Brooklyn@ 0-1..........L................................... at Old Dominion 0-0..........T.....................................Bethany, W.Va. 1-5..........L.......................................... Loyola, Md. 1-0..........W...................... West Virginia Wesleyan 2-1..........W.................................. at South Florida 4-3..........W.............................................at Eckerd 2-0..........W.............................................. Marshall 2-1*.........W............................... at Frostburg State 0-1..........L......................... at George Washington

1985 (4-12-3) John McGrath 1-0..........W.......................................... Charleston 0-3..........L.............................................at Virginia 1-2*.........L................................................ Tampa# 0-3..........L....................... West Virginia Wesleyan 1-4..........L....................................... at Penn State 0-1..........L.....................................Bethany, W.Va. 1-0..........W......................Virginia Commonwealth 1-2..........L......................................at Indiana, Pa. 0-0..........T......................................at Lock Haven 0-0..........T........................................................Pitt 4-0..........W.................................. at Robert Morris 1-3..........L.......................... at Alderson-Broaddus 0-4..........L................................... at South Florida 0-4..........L..................................Central Florida@ 0-0..........T............................................... Marshall 3-0..........W................................... Costal Carolina 0-1..........L............................................ at Howard 0-2..........L......................... at George Washington 1-2*.........L......................................Davis & Elkins

+ Atlantic 10 match

ALL-TIME SCORES 1991 (9-8/3-4-0 A10 - 6th) John McGrath 2-1..........W............................................Brooklyn# 1-2..........L....................................... Jacksonville# 2-1..........W.............................................. Marshall 0-2..........L.........................................at Richmond 0-1..........L.......................................... Columbia@ 3-0..........W.......................................at Ohio State 5-1..........W............................at St. Bonaventure+ 1-3..........L.............................................. Rutgers+ 2-0..........W....................................................Navy 2-4..........L...............................at Massachusetts+ 2-1..........W.................................at Rhode Island+ 1-0..........W.......................................................Pitt 0-5..........L................................at James Madison 8-0..........W...................................... St. Joseph’s+ 2-3..........L............................................... Temple+ 3-1..........W.................................at Davis & Elkins 0-2..........L.......................at George Washington+

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# Conway, S.C. @ Richmond, Va. + Atlantic 10 match

1992 (10-7-3/4-3-0 A10 - 4th) Atlantic 10 Tournament Champions John McGrath 0-1..........L........................................ Virginia Tech 1-3..........L............................................ at Radford 1-2..........L.................................at William & Mary 1-1..........T..................................... Old Dominion# 1-2..........L.......................................... at Rutgers+ 1-0..........W.....................................Rhode Island+ 4-3..........W....................................... Jacksonville* 4-0..........W...................................... Robert Morris 2-0..........W..................................Massachusetts+ 6-1..........W................................St. Bonaventure+ 1-0..........W.......................................... at Marshall 2-2..........T.................................................at Navy 1-0..........W.............................. at Cleveland State 2-0..........W.................................. at St. Joseph’s+ 0-4..........L........................................... at Temple+ 1-4..........L...........................George Washington+ 1-0..........W.....................................Davis & Elkins Atlantic 10 Tournament at Piscataway, N.J. 2-0..........W............................ George Washington 0-0..........T...................................Massachusetts= NCAA South Regional at Williamburg, Va. 0-2..........L.................................at William & Mary = WVU won on penalty kicks, 4-3 # Williamsburg, Va. * Charlotte, N.C. + Atlantic 10 match 1993 (5-12-1/3-4-0 A10 - T-6th) John McGrath 0-2..........L................................ Coastal Carolina# 0-5..........L.......................................... at Memphis 1-2..........L............................................... Marshall 2-1..........W............................................... Radford 1-3..........L................................... at Robert Morris 4-1..........W............................at St. Bonaventure+ 2-5..........L.............................................. Rutgers+ 0-3..........L................................ at South Alabama 0-0..........T......................................Jacksonville@

0-1..........L.................................... at Virginia Tech 1-2..........L.......................Virginia Commonwealth 0-5..........L.............................................at Virginia 3-2..........W.................................at Rhode Island+ 1-2..........L...............................at Massachusetts+ 2-0..........W....................................................Navy 1-0..........W...................................... St. Joseph’s+ 0-3..........L............................................... Temple+ 1-3..........L.......................at George Washington+ # Memphis, Tenn. @ Mobile, Ala. + Atlantic 10 match 1994 (10-9-1/3-4-0 A10 - T-4th) John McGrath 0-3..........L.............................................. Rutgers+ 7-0..........W......................................... St. Peter’s# 4-0..........W...................................................Iona# 2-2..........T................................................ Radford 3-0..........W................................St. Bonaventure+ 1-6..........L............................... at Cleveland State 1-8..........L...................................... Miami, Ohio@ 3-2..........W............................. Southern Indiana% 3-0..........W............................. at Coastal Carolina 3-2..........W...................................... Robert Morris 0-1..........L...................................Massachusetts+ 2-1*.........W.....................................Rhode Island+ 3-2*.........W.............................................. Marshall 1-3..........L...................at Virginia Commonwealth 1-3..........L........................................... at Temple+ 0-1..........L................................... at St. Joseph’s+ 1-4..........L....................................................at Pitt 1-0..........W..........................George Washington+ 4-1..........W....................................... Virginia Tech Atlantic 10 Tournament at Piscataway, N.J. 1-5..........L.....................................Massachusetts * overtime # Baltimore, Md. @ Cleveland, Ohio % Conway, S.C. + Atlantic 10 match 1995 (5-9-4/3-5-3 BE - T-8th) John McGrath 0-1..........L............................................ at Akron@ 2-6*.........L..................................Bowling Green@ 3-2..........W........................................Providence+ 2-6..........L................................... at Robert Morris 1-1..........T........................................... St. John’s+ 2-4..........L................................... at Georgetown+ 5-2..........W......................................... at Louisville 5-2..........W.............................................. Marshall 0-1..........L........................................ at Villanova+ 0-2..........L...................................... at Seton Hall+ 0-0..........T............................................... Canisius 2-2..........T....................................at Connecticut+ 0-5..........L............. at Maryland-Baltimore County 1-1..........T.............................................. Rutgers+ 2-1..........W...................................... Notre Dame+ 0-4..........L.............................. at Boston College+ 4-1..........W.....................................................Pitt+ 1-2..........L........................................at Syracuse+

Paul Marco, 1996-2001 6 Seasons, 42-51-4 1996 (7-12-1/3-7-1 BE - 11th) Paul Marco 1-4..........L.......................................... at Rutgers+ 3-2..........W................................................Rider@ 2-0..........W............................................... Siena@ 0-1..........L................................... at Notre Dame+ 0-2..........L.............................................. Louisville 0-1..........L............................................Syracuse+ 1-3..........L........................................... St. John’s+ 1-2..........L........................................... at Marshall 2-0..........W........................................... Villanova+ 2-1*.........W.............................at Mount St. Mary’s 1-2..........L.....................................at Providence+ 2-1..........W.................................................at Pitt+ 1-1..........T.................................. Boston College+ 1-0..........W.......................................... at Canisius 1-6..........L....................................at Connecticut+ 0-3..........L...................................... at Seton Hall+ 2-3..........L....................................... Robert Morris 1-0..........W...................................... Georgetown+ 1-2..........L................. Maryland-Baltimore County 2-3..........L.................................... St. Francis, Pa. * overtime @ TSU Invitational, Towson, Md. + BIG EAST match 1997 (7-13/3-8 BE - 11th) Paul Marco 0-1..........L................................... at Robert Morris 5-1..........W........................................... Duquesne 2-3*.........L........................................... Hartwick@ 1-0..........W...................................... at Oneonta@ 2-3..........L......................................................Pitt+ 0-2..........L........................................ at Villanova+ 1-4..........L................................... at Georgetown+ 0-3..........L....................................... Notre Dame+ 1-2..........L.......................................... Seton Hall+ 4-3*.........W.......................................Connecticut+ 2-1..........W........................................Providence+ 1-2..........L................................at James Madison 2-1..........W................................ at Florida Atlantic 2-3*.........L..................................Mount St. Mary’s 0-1..........L.................................. Boston College+ 0-1..........L....................................... at St. John’s+ 2-1..........W.......................................at Syracuse+ 1-2*.........L............................................... Marshall 2-4..........L.............................................. Rutgers+ 3-0..........W................................... St. Francis, Pa. * overtime @ Governor’s Cup, Oneonta, N.Y. + BIG EAST match

1998 (11-8-1/4-6-1 BE - T-8th) Paul Marco 7-0..........W....................................... at Duquesne 3-0..........W.................................... St. Francis, Pa 3-0..........W............................................... Niagara 4-1..........W.................................................Buffalo 0-1..........L....................................at Connecticut+ * overtime @ Children’s Hospital Soccer Classic, Akron, Ohio 2-3..........L...................................... at Seton Hall+ 2-0 .........W................................. Boston College+ + BIG EAST match

ALL-TIME SCORES 3-0..........W.................................................at Pitt+ 2-0..........W....................................at Providence+ 0-3 .........L....................................... Georgetown+ 1-2..........L.......................................... at Rutgers+ 2-0..........W.......................................... at Marshall 1-1..........T.......................................... Syracuse*+ 1-0..........W.......................................... St. John’s+ 1-0..........W...................................James Madison 1-2..........L............................................ Villanova+ 2-1..........W...................................... Robert Morris 0-2..........L .................................. at Notre Dame+ 0-4..........L................................. at George Mason BIG EAST Tournament at Storrs, Conn. 0-4..........L......................................at Connecticut + BIG EAST match

2000 (4-13-1/1-9-1 BE - 12th) Paul Marco 3-1..........W...........................................St. Francis 0-3..........L........................................ at Duquesne 1-2..........L................................... at Providence*+ 0-1..........L............................................ at Harvard 2-1..........W.................................. at Robert Morris 0-8..........L.......................................... at Rutgers+ 0-4..........L........................................... St. John’s+ 1-1..........T.......................................... Syracuse*+ 0-2..........L..................................... at Wright State 1-2..........L........................................ at Villanova+ 0-1..........L..................................................at Pitt+ 2-0..........W................................. Boston College+ 2-3..........L....................................... Georgetown+ 2-1..........W..........................................at Radford* 1-2..........L........................................... at Marshall 1-3..........L...................................... at Seton Hall+ 0-2..........L....................................at Connecticut+ 0-2..........L .................................. at Notre Dame+ * overtime + BIG EAST match

2001 (5-11-0/1-9-0 BE - 12th) Keith Fulk 0-1 .........L........................................at Ohio State 3-2..........W..............................................Radford* 2-1..........W.....................................Oneonta State 1-2..........L............................................... Hartwick 2-0..........W.....................................................Pitt+ 1-2..........L.......................................... Seton Hall+ 1-2..........L......................................Georgetown*+ 1-3..........L.............................................. Rutgers+ 0-3..........L........................................Connecticut+ 0-3..........L....................................... Notre Dame+ 2-3..........L.................................. Boston College+ 3-0..........W.............................................. Marshall 1-2..........L............................................ Villanova+ 0-1 L....Virginia Tech+ 2-1..........W.....................................Robert Morris* 1-2..........L........................................... St. John’s+ * overtime + BIG EAST match 2002 (4-11-2/1-8-1 BE - 13th) Keith Fulk 1-0..........W........................................... High Point 1-0..........W......................................... Monmouth* 0-3..........L........................................Saint Francis 0-2..........L...................................at Connecticut + 3-4..........L.................................at Virginia Tech*+ 1-2..........L................................. Boston College + 1-0..........W...................................... Robert Morris 3-4..........L................................vs. Florida Atlantic 1-2..........L......................... at Florida International 0-0..........T................................................ at Pitt*+ 1-2..........L......................................... Syracuse *+ 0-1..........L....................................at Providence + 1-1..........T.......................... at Boston University * 2-3..........L........................................... Villanova + 1-0..........W...................................at Seton Hall *+ 0-1..........L............................................. Rutgers + 0-1..........L...................................... Georgetown + * overtime + BIG EAST match

Mike Seabolt, 2003-05 3 Seasons, 30-25-6 2003 (5-10-3/1-6-3 BE - 13th) Mike Seabolt 1-2..........L.................at Virginia Commonwealth# 1-2..........L..................................... at Richmond#* 1-0 .........W......................................at Villanova+* 1-0 .........W............................................ at Drexel* 1-0 .........W.......................................at St. Francis 2-0 .........W...................................... Robert Morris 0-1 ........L................................... at Notre Dame+ 0-1 ........L.........................................Providence+ 3-3 ........T...................................... Connecticut+* 0-2 ........L.............................. at Boston College+ 1-2 ........L.................................... at Northeastern 0-0 ........T ..................................... at Syracuse+* 1-2 .........L.............................................at Virginia 2-5..........L.......................................... Seton Hall+

3-3..........T.................................................... Pitt+* 0-2..........L.......................................... at Rutgers+ 1-2..........L....................................... at St. John’s+ 1-0 .........W..................................... at Marshall@* * overtime + BIG EAST match # Nike/Alltell Soccer Classic, Richmond, Va. @ Charleston, W.Va. 2004 (12-7-1/5-4-1 BE - 7th) Mike Seabolt 0-2..........L....................................... at St. John’s+ 5-0..........W.................................Mount St. Mary’s 2-1..........W......................................... vs. Liberty# 0-1..........L.................................. at Virginia Tech# 2-1..........W.............................................Marshall* 0-2..........L....................................at Connecticut+ 1-0..........W...................................... Notre Dame+ 1-0..........W...........................................Syracuse+ 1-2..........L................................... at Georgetown+ 1-2..........L.......................................... St. Francis* 3-0..........W........................................... Longwood 0-1..........L...................................... at Seton Hall+ 2-1..........W.................................. at Robert Morris 3-2..........W.................................. at Providence+* 1-0..........W........................................... Villanova+ 2-1..........W................................................... Pitt+* 0-0..........T.............................................Rutgers+* 5-0..........W.............................................Delaware BIG EAST Tournament Quarterfinals at Jamaica, N.Y. 1-0..........W........................................ at St. John’s BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals at Storrs, Conn. 0-1..........L.................................... vs. Connecticut * overtime + BIG EAST match # Virginia Tech Tournament 2005 (13-8-2/6-4-1 BE - 3rd Blue Division) Mike Seabolt 2-0..........W...........................................Campbell$ 2-0..........W.............................................. Temple$ 3-0..........W........................................ Wright State 0-1..........L.............................................. at SMU& 0-2..........L................................. vs. New Mexico& 3-0..........W..........................................at Rutgers* 1-2..........L.........................................at Villanova* 0-1..........L...................................... South Florida* 2-0..........W...............................................DePaul* 3-0..........W...................................... Robert Morris 3-3..........T.................................... at Notre Dame* 2-0..........W................................................. at Pitt* 1-0..........W.......................................Georgetown* 1-1..........T............................... Loyola Marymount 1-3..........L.......................................at Seton Hall* 2-0..........W.........................................at American 1-0..........W........................................ Providence* 0-1..........L........................................ Connecticut* 3-1..........W...................................... at Marquette* BIG EAST Tournament First Round at Morgantown, W.Va. 1-0..........W............................................... Rutgers BIG EAST Tournament Quarterfinals at Tampa, Fla. 1-4..........L..................................................at USF

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1999 (13-5-1/8-3-1 BE - 3rd) Paul Marco 5-0..........W........................................... Duquesne 1-2..........L............................................... at UNLV 2-3..........L............................. UC-Santa Barbara# 3-1..........W.....................................................Pitt+ 2-1..........W.............................................Marshall* 3-2..........W.......................................Wright State* 1-1..........T......................................at St. John’s*+ 4-2..........W.......................................at Syracuse+ 3-1..........W.................................... George Mason 2-0..........W........................................Providence+ 2-1..........W....................................... at Villanova+ 3-4..........L..................................at Georgetown*+ 2-1..........W............................at Boston College*+ 3-0..........W......................................... Seton Hall+ 0-3..........L........................................Connecticut+ 1-0..........W...................................... Notre Dame+ 2-1..........W............................................. Rutgers+ 4-3..........W..........................................at Radford* BIG EAST Tournament Morgantown, W.Va. 1-2..........L..............................................Syracuse * overtime + BIG EAST match

Keith Fulk, 2002 2 Seasons, 9-22-2

ALL-TIME SCORES NCAA Tournament First Round Morgantown, W.Va. 1-0..........W...................................... Robert Morris NCAA Second Round Akron, Ohio 0-5..........L................................................... Akron $ WVU Labor Day Tournament & SMU Radisson Hotel Classic * BIG EAST match

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Marlon LeBlanc, 2006-08 3 Seasons, 34-18-10 2006 (15-3-3/9-0-1 BE - 1st Blue Division) Marlon LeBlanc 1-0..........W............................................. Fairfield$ 0-0..........T................................................Buffalo$ 1-0..........W.............................................. Bucknell 2-1..........W...................................... Cal St. North. 2-0..........W...........................................Cincinnati* 2-1..........W............................................Louisville* 2-2..........T................................................ at USF* 3-0..........W...........................................at DePaul* 1-2..........L........................................... at Virginia* 5-3..........W..........................................Seton Hall* 2-1..........W...................................... at Penn State 3-0..........W................................... at Connecticut* 4-0..........W.......................................... Marquette* 2-1..........W.............................................American 2-0..........W...................................at Georgetown* 2-1..........W....................................... Notre Dame* 1-0..........W.................................... at Providence* BIG EAST Tournament Quarterfinals at Morgantown, W.Va. 1-0..........W.....................................................USF BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals at Piscataway, N.J. ............................................... 0-0..........T......................................... at Rutgers% BIG EAST Tournament Finals at Piscataway, N.J................................................. 0-1..........L................................ vs. #25 St. John’s NCAA Second Round Morgantown, W.Va................................................ 1-2..........L............................................................. UNC-Greensboro^................................................. $ Labor Day Shootout Presnted by Jersey Subs * BIG EAST match % WVU Advanced on PKs, 4-2 ^ Double-overtime contest

2007 (14-6-2/7-3-1 BE - 3rd Blue Division) Marlon LeBlanc 0-1 .........L ...................................at Ohio State 1-0..........W.................................. vs. Penn State$ 1-0 OT....W......................................... at Maryland 1-0 .........W . ....................................... Duquesne 1-0..........W . ........................................... at Duke 0-1 .........L ....................................at St. John’s* 1-0 2OT..W . .................................... at Syracuse* 1-0 ......W . ...........................................DePaul* 0-1 2OT..L.................................................... USF* 0-1..........L.................................... at Notre Dame* 3-1..........W . .............................................. at Pitt* 1-0 OT....W.......................................Georgetown* 0-1..........L.....................................................Navy 1-0 .........W....................................... Connecticut* 0-0 2OT T....................................... at Marquette* 3-0..........W......................................at Seton Hall* 1-0..........W......................................... at Lafayette 3-0..........W . ..................................... Providence* BIG EAST Tournament First Round Morgantown, W.Va. 2-0..........W . .......................................... Villanova BIG EAST Tournament Quarterfinals at Louisville, Ky. 2-2 2OT...T.......................................at Louisville% NCAA Second Round Morgantown, W.Va. 1-0..........W................................................Virginia NCAA Sweet 16 Winston-Salem, N.C. 1-3..........L................................at #1 Wake Forest $ Wolstein Soccer Classic, Columbus, Ohio % WVU Lost on PKs, 3-1 * BIG EAST match

Coach Marlon LeBlanc

2008 (5-9-5/3-4-4 BE - 5th Blue Division) Marlon LeBlanc 0-1........... L........................................... Lafayette$ 0-0 2OT... T......................................... Duquesne$ 0-1........... L............................................. at Akron^ 1-2........... L..................vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay^ 1-0 OT..... W............................ Saint Francis (Pa.) 0-0 2OT... T............................................Villanova* 0-0 2OT... T..............................................Rutgers* 2-0........... W.........................................at DePaul* 0-1........... L............................................... at USF* 1-0........... W................................. at Connecticut* 1-1 2OT... T..................................................... Pitt* 0-1........... L.................................... at Providence* 1-0 .......... W.........................................Ohio State 1-1 2OT... T..........................................Seton Hall* 0-1........... L............................................. Maryland 0-1........... L...................................at Georgetown* 2-0........... W........................................ Marquette* 0-1........... L....................................... Notre Dame* BIG EAST Tournament First Round at Louisville, Ky. 0-2........... L......................................... at Louisville $ WVU Classic ^ University of Akron Classic * BIG EAST match

PROFESSIONAL MOUNTAINEERS

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mountaineers in the pro ranks

PROFESSIONAL MOUNTAINEERS Pos

Years

1973-79, 1981

D D

2007-08 2009-current

M M

1995-96 1997

1996-97

1992-94

2000

1984

M M

1975-76 1978

M M M M Asst. Coach

1973-74 1975 1976 1977 1996-98

M/D

2006-current

1993

M M M M

1988-90 1991-93 1994-98 1995-98

1991-93

2007-current

1998

2002

D D

2005-2009 2009-current

F F F

2006-current 2007-2009 2009-current

2007-2008

Player (WVU letterman) Pos Matt Tanzini (1997-98) Buffalo Blizzard (MISL) F Sam Viecelli (1970-73) Pittsburgh Miners (ASL) M Andy Wright (2004-07) Scunthorpe United FC (English Championship) M Key: ASL APSL MISL MLS NASL NPSL USISL USL USL-2 A-League

Years 2000 1975

2007-current

American Soccer League American Professional League Major Indoor Soccer League Major League Soccer North American Soccer League National Professional Soccer League United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues United Soccer Leagues United Soccer Leagues (Second Division) United States Soccer

Pat Carroll Current.... Real Maryland (USL-2) Former..... D.C. United (MLS) At WVU.... 2004-2007

Devon MacTavish Current... D.C. United (MLS) At WVU... 2002-2005

Nick Noble Current... Chicago (MLS) At WVU... 2003-2006

Jyler Noviello Current... Wilmington (USL-2) At WVU... 2005-2006

Aaron Pitchkolan Current... San Jose (MLS) Former.... Dallas (MLS) At WVU... 2002-2004

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Player (WVU letterman) Dennis Almeida (1971-72) Cleveland Cobras (ASL) Pat Carroll (2004-07) D.C. United (MLS) Real Maryland FC (USL-II) Darren Eals (1991) New York Fever (A-League) Richmond Kickers (USISL) Todd Gispert (1992-95) Atlanta Ruckus (A League) Brian Hartlove (1985-86) Baltimore Spirit (NPSL) Slade Jones (1995-99) Charleston Battery (A-League) Ashy Mabrouk (1980-83) Pittsburgh Spirit (MISL) Manny Matos (1971-74) Philadelphia Atoms (NASL) Rhode Island Oceaneers (NASL) Ron McEachen (1964-67) Connecticut Wildcats (ASL) Pittsburgh Miners (ASL) Miami Toros (NASL) Rhode Island Oceaneers (ASL) New England Revolution (MLS) Devon McTavish (2002-05) D.C. United (MLS) Wayne Morgan (1987-91) Queens Park Rangers FC (English F.A. Premier Division) Omid Namazi (1984-87) Washington Diplomats (NASL) Los Angeles Salsa (APSL) Baltimore Spirit (NPSL) Delaware Wizards (USISL) Thierno Niang (1987-88) Kahn’s Professional Club (France) Nick Noble (2003-06) Chicago Fire (MLS) Jyler Noviello (2005-06) Wilmington Hammerheads (USL) Adetoye Oshoniyi (1993-96) Roanoke Wrath (MLS) Craig Patton (1997-2000) Cleveland Crunch (MISL) Aaron Pitchkolan (2002-2004) FC Dallas (MLS) San Jose (MLS) Jarrod Smith (2003-06) New Zealand National Team Toronto FC (MLS) Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) Dan Stratford (2004-07) D.C. United (MLS)

Jarrod Smith Current... Seattle (MLS) Former.... Toronto (MLS) At WVU... 2003-2006

Andrew Wright Current... Scunthorpe FC (English Championship) At WVU... 2004-2007

community service

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Active in the community

“Our program takes great pride in being part of the Mountaineer community. It’s our privilege to give back to a community that really supports and gets behind WVU athletics.” - Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc

community service The West Virginia University men’s soccer team recognizes that it’s important to win on the field, but the squad also realizes that it’s equally as important to win over the community by giving back in every possible aspect. Not only have the Mountaineers helped Morgantown become a better place through various humanitarian efforts, but the team makes the extra stride to travel outside of the immediate area to lend a hand. The Mountaineers, who understand the importance of academics are actively involved in the ‘Read Aloud’ program. During their visits to schools, team members read to several students in classrooms of all different age levels, while encouraging the students in the higher grades to apply themselves to their studies. When the team is not influencing the young, bright minds in the classroom, they can be found visiting children at the Mountainview Rehabilitation Hospital in Morgantown, specifically those in the Children’s Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Unit. Understanding how great of a factor motivation is, the Mountaineers talk with the patients to encourage them to fighting through their illness or injury. Other community-oriented events the team takes place in occur in the realm they excel in – on the field. With great detail to plan, the team organized ran a free clinic for Special Olympic athletes, with a focus on soccer in Fairmont and Morgantown. The players and coaches taught the participants the fundamentals of soccer, such as dribbling, passing and shooting. The team also has set up fields at Laurel Point for the local youth soccer program. The Mountaineers got their hands dirty, doing everything from picking up trash to moving benches and goals and ensuring the fields are in excellent condition. Arguably one of coach LeBlanc’s biggest contributions to West Virginia is the OneWVU diversity program. The message of the program is simply that regardless of beliefs, background or skin color, ‘we are all oneWVU,’ with the object of bringing everyone together to create a more tight-knit community. While the team continues to practice, compete and score on the field, the Mountaineers have already found the back of the net – with the community.

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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

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Physically and Mentally Tough

Strength And Conditioning Mission Statement

To provide athletes with the knowledge, character, extrinsic

motivation, discipline and training to reach their potential both personally and athletically.

Student-athletes are offered the opportunity to train in some of

the nation’s best facilities and with one of the nation’s best staffs.

Physical development and dominance have been and continue to

be traits that are equated with WVU.

The athlete’s self confidence and unwavering dedication have

driven him into the nation’s spotlight. This is made possible through the give-and-take relationships between the athletes and staff.

The WVU strength and conditioning staff is committed to enabling

athletes to achieve their dreams.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Athletic excellence and strength and conditioning go hand-in-hand at West Virginia University. WVU’s strength and conditioning staff ensures all student-athletes are on year-long programs designed to improve the fitness capabilities needed in their sports. To keep athletes in peak physical condition, West Virginia offers a variety of training areas and an array of strength programs designed to increase performance. All student-athletes will have their own program individually calculated and updated throughout the year to ensure that every athlete raises their athletic ability and skill level. Equipped with excellent amenities and staffed by some of the finest strength coaches in the nation, athletes who come to West Virginia know that they are in good hands when it comes to their athletic capacity. Soccer’s Primary Training Concentrations The main training area focuses for the men’s soccer team are anaerobic conditioning, aerobic conditioning, total body power and explosiveness, agility and quickness, speed, core strength, neural recruitment, balance and proprioception. Weight Lifting The lifting portion of the soccer routine is used to improve overall strength, power and explosion. This is accomplished through cycled periodization of Olympic lifts, conventional weight lifting techniques, plyometrics, core, injury prevention exercises, agility and speed work. Bands and chains also are incorporated into weight lifting sessions. To guarantee the body continues to function at its peak, athletes are advised on proper nutrition. Proper Nutrition Each athlete is educated on correct dietary habits and essential vitamins and minerals necessary to perform at an elite level. Athletes have the opportunity to meet with nutritionists, go on guided grocery store tours and receive diet plans designed specifically for them.

Core Training For men’s soccer players, the abdominal and low back regions are the units that tie the upper and lower extremities’ power together. In order to have excellent maneuverability and transfer of power, an athlete must have superior balance and strength in this core region. Training of the core region occurs three times per week using balance balls, medicine balls and other soccer specific drills. The athletes train hard and fast to benefit their physical preparedness for their competition and sport. Conditioning Rigorous conditioning designed to elicit physiological changes in the body’s bioenergetics systems occurs 3-4 days a week, with an emphasis on soccer-specific anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. The Weight Rooms Accomplishing those conditioning requirements occurs in several campus weight rooms. Housing almost 15 tons of total weight, the Mountaineer weight room is located in the Puskar Center at Milan Puskar Stadium. The 22,000-square foot weight room features a three-lane track for conditioning and 40 times, one of only two collegiate weight rooms to have such a track. Seven power platforms and 40 pieces of Hammer Strength weight equipment make the facility the envy of all opponents. Weight rooms are also located in the WVU Coliseum and Shell Building facilities. These weight rooms are located directly beside the soccer playing and practice fields, allowing for workouts to be scheduled as needed around practices throughout the year. These weight rooms also are located near the outdoor and indoor tracks, providing year-round surfaces for soccer conditioning.

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Being Flexible An increase in stride length, frequency and range of motion in joint to tendon relationships is directly correlated to speed, agility and injury prevention. Therefore, it is important to make flexibility an area of emphasis. Good flexibility helps to improve speed, agility and reduces the risk of injury. Each workout is preceded with a dynamic flexibility routine with regular stretching and followed by a post-flexibility routine at the end of every workout.

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HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE

Top 10 Men’s Crowds

Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium Timeline

1. 2,153 10/18/06 vs. #6 Notre Dame (WVU won 2-1)

6. 1,237 10/18/08 vs. Seton Hall (Tie 1-1)

2. 1,773 10/19/07 vs. #1 Connecticut (WVU won 1-0)

7. 1,200 9/5/04 vs. Mount St. Mary’s (WVU won 5-0)

3. 1,413 9/21/08 vs. Rutgers (Tie 0-0)

8. 1,130 9/28/07 vs. DePaul (WVU won 1-0)

4. 1,346 10/21/08 vs. #6 Maryland (Maryland won 1-0)

9. 1,123 10/15/08 vs. #22 Ohio State (WVU won 1-0)

5. 1,248 8/29/08 vs. Lafayette (Lafayette won 1-0)

10. 1,112 11/28/07 vs. #25 Virginia (WVU won 1-0)

Aug. 1997 - Originally opened as Mountaineer Soccer Complex. Aug. 2004 - Complete renovation and renamed to Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. Renovations included new stadium, new pressbox, new fencing, team benches and landscaping. Sept. 5, 2004 - Devon McTavish scores the first WVU goal in Dick Dlesk against St. Mary’s. Nov. 2007 - WVU defeats Virginia in second round of NCAA Tournament, 1-0. Nov. 2009 - Will host the 2009 BIG EAST Men’s Soccer Championships.

DICK DLESK SOCCER STADIUM

“Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is one of the premier stadiums in the country. It’s 120 x 80 yards in size and is one of the biggest in NCAA. There are permanent stands, a locker room, and concession area: everything you want in a college soccer stadium.” - Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc

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Completed in early August 2004, renovations to Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium (formerly the Mountaineer Soccer Complex) have made the home of men’s and women’s soccer at West Virginia University one of the nation’s finest facilities. The stadium itself, named in honor of a generous gift on behalf of Mr. Dlesk, is a two-level, 1,650-seat stadium that features grandstand bleachers, a five-booth press box, an on-site locker room, restrooms and concession booths. The women’s team played the first-ever game in Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium on Sept. 1, 2004, with redshirt freshman Natalie Cocchi scoring the facility’s first goal to lift the Mountaineers to a 1-0 shutout of Purdue. The stadium was dedicated on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004, prior to the women’s match against Virginia and the men’s match versus High Point. Now five seasons old, the playing field at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is a custom, natural grass surface. An extensive drainage and irrigation system is also in place to prevent inclement weather from harming the playing surface. Likewise, the Mountaineers have a new practice facility, used for the first time in the spring of 2004, located adjacent to Hawley Field. The practice field features the same custom surface as the game field and has lights that can illuminate to near game-field conditions. Conveniently located beside the Coliseum, Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium first opened as the Mountaineer Soccer Complex in 1997. Since its inception, the facility has seen many great achievements by the men’s and women’s soccer teams. Last season, the Mountaineers posted three home victories, including a 1-0 win against No. 22 Ohio State on Oct. 15. WVU recorded seven shutouts and broke the single-season home attendance record on Oct. 21. A total of 10,957 fans passed through the gates in 11 contests, including six crowds of 1,000 or more fans. The total home attendance ranked 19th best in the nation, while the average home attendance was 26th-best nationally. The 2007 team posted a 7-2 mark at home, while knocking off top-ranked Connecticut, 1-0, on Oct. 19, in front of a capacity crowd. The Mountaineers also hosted NCAA action and defeated Virginia, 1-0, at Dick Dlesk. The 2006 season was the most memorable for the men’s team. The squad won 10 home games and knocked off No. 6 Notre Dame en route to winning the BIG EAST regular-season championship. West Virginia was awarded a No. 6 seed in the NCAA tournament and hosted UNC-Greensboro in a second round game at DDSS. The men’s team opened the complex by posting winning seasons two out of the complex’s first three years. During WVU’s first full season at DDSS in 2004, the squad posted a solid 8-1-1 record at home, including a win over No. 8 Notre Dame. In 2005, the men played host to the first round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1973, defeating Robert Morris 1-0 to advance to the second round. To date, the men’s team is 37-9-8 at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

CAPERTON INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY

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TOP-NOTCH FACILITIES

“Our soccer practice facility is a private, full-sized, natural grass pitch with stadium quality lighting. Its use is exclusive to West Virginia soccer and provides our student-athletes with one of the top training venues in the country.” - Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc

CAPERTON INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY Opened in August 1998, the Caperton Indoor Facility provides a big plus for all of West Virginia’s student-athletes. It eases minds when it comes to bad weather. There were times through the years when practice had to be halted because of bad weather, but that’s not the case now. The indoor building takes care of all those worries, and gives WVU an added dimension with its game preparation. Located adjacent to the Puskar Center and Milan Puskar Stadium, the Caperton Indoor Facility is equipped with a 90-yard Field Turf playing surface with seven yards of safety zone surrounding the entire field. Total length of the facility from wall to wall is 105 yards, and the Mountaineers’ sparkling indoor facility exceeds 75,000 square feet of practice room. The Caperton Indoor Facility is versatile in its uses. Not only does it serve as a practice facility for men’s and women’s soccer, but it is also used by football and baseball during the winter months or when inclement weather arises. Safety netting surrounding the entire playing surface allows for four separate batting cages and the ability to divide the playing surface in half. Locker rooms for male and female athletes are in the facility, along with a fully equipped training room, restrooms, 4,500 square feet of storage and a facilities office. Skylights provide natural lighting in the building, and it is equipped with camera platforms for filming. The back of the indoor facility provides easy access to WVU’s 170-yard grass practice field. Named in honor of former governor Gaston Caperton, the facility gives West Virginia’s student-athletes a safe and secure practice center away from the inclement weather. The Caperton Indoor Facility gives West Virginia University yet another component in one of the finest and most complete men’s soccer complexes in the nation.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

“The key to our academic success is the people who work in our Academic Support Services program. I cannot say enough good things about Sandy Cole-DeMent, Paul Downey, Ehren Green, Mark Hanselman, Donnie Tucker and Erica Wycherley. The time, care and dedication they display toward our student-athletes is tremendous. The Academic Support Services staff is truly a team.” - Garrett Ford, Associate Athletic Director for Student Services.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES

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The WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the promotion of the academic achievement of student-athletes as well as their athletic accomplishment and their personal and career development. In support of this position, West Virginia University offers a variety of services and programs to help student-athletes maximize their academic potential. Department staff members work with coaches, on campus student service providers and faculty to help student-athletes meet the unique demands of the classroom, the sporting arena and the personal-social challenges they face as developing adults. While many of the headlines center on the Mountaineers’ accomplishments on the playing field, West Virginia athletes have also made some noteworthy strides in the classroom. One person who is quick to point that out is Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong, who, along with coach Marlon LeBlanc, has made academics a priority. Opened in 2008 was the brand new $1.3 million Athletic Academic Performance Center in the WVU Coliseum. The leadership gift for the facility was provided by former Mountaineer great Jerry West and his wife Karen. The West’s gift to the Athletic Academic Performance Center is in memory of Jerry’s brother, David, who was killed during the Korean Conflict, and in honor of his long-time friend and WVU teammate Willie Akers and wife, Linda. The 8,000-square-foot academic center is six-times larger than existing space. It provides individual and group study areas as well as a state-of-the art computer lab and is utilized by more than 500 male and female student-athletes. “The Athletic Academic Performance Center is a significant development for an academically oriented institution such as West Virginia to recognize the special needs required for a modern student-athlete’s success both as an athletic competitor on the field of play and in the classroom,” said Garrett Ford, Associate Athletic Director for Student Services. The study center provides a quiet atmosphere and will be open seven days a week and all student-athletes are encouraged to use it. Athletes can use the center between classes or after practice in the evenings, with flexible hours tailored to make the most of a student-athlete’s limited time. Athletes may come and go as they please, but make no mistake, they must make the grade. To help them do that, the WVU student services staff, headed by Ford and his assistants Sandy Cole-DeMent, Erica Wycherley, Paul Downey and Ehren Green, makes sure that every student-athlete has the best possible opportunity to obtain a college degree. This process begins as soon as a recruit signs a letter-of-intent to play for the Mountaineers. “We know everything about incoming freshmen academically before they arrive in the fall,” said Ford. “We know which students are ahead of others and which will require more assistance.” Besides keeping in touch with freshmen, incoming student-athletes are encouraged to attend freshman orientation sessions offered for all West Virginia University students during the summer prior to their arrival on campus. This is where new students can learn more about the Morgantown campus and, most important, register for classes. During pre-registration, all student-athletes, from incoming freshmen to graduating seniors, get advice in scheduling the courses to keep them on track in their degree programs. During the second week of classes, freshmen are enrolled in mandatory study halls, monitored by Ford and his staff. Those who do well during the first semester are given the option of attending study hall, but if their GPA drops below a certain mark, they must return to the mandatory sessions. During the semester, department officials keep a careful record of each athlete’s academic progress. Class and study hall attendance are checked regularly, periodic grade reports are obtained from instructors, and parents, coaches and players are kept up-to-date on their academic progress. These measures are succeeding in a noticeable way. Last semester, 445 student-athletes earned a place on the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll with at least a 3.0 grade-point average. In another program, former Mountaineer athletes are returning to school to complete work on their degrees, some after as many as 10 years away from Morgantown.

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“At West Virginia University, we do everything in our power to assist our student-athletes as they work toward graduation,” said Pastilong. “We only have one rule -- they must do the best they can possibly do. We can assure every student-athlete that the University and the athletic department will do our best. We expect our students to do their best for us. “Together, we cannot help but succeed. Our success is measured by how much personal growth we see in our young people, and I am proud of every one of our student-athletes in this regard.” At West Virginia University “Once a student, always a student” When a member of the Mountaineer coaching staff preaches the virtues of receiving a good education, they’re not just blowing smoke. WVU Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong has made student academic achievement his primary focus since his appointment as athletic director in 1989. Under Pastilong’s direction, West Virginia has made it a prerogative to graduate its student-athletes. And it’s happening. But for those who don’t graduate with their class, there’s still hope. A post-eligibility program was created at the beginning of Pastilong’s administration to give those student-athletes who are close to graduating an opportunity to come back to school to complete their degrees. Since its creation, dozens of students have participated, with a success rate of better than 80 percent. More than 25 student-athletes from all sports participated in the post-eligibility program last year. In 1992, under the direction of associate athletic director Garrett Ford, WVU joined the growing list of schools that are a part of an NCAA-sponsored consortium. Similar to the post-eligibility program in providing former student-athletes a chance to continue work toward their degrees, the closely screened consortium requires participants to be more involved in community-related activities. The consortium students are often much older athletes, who left the University to pursue professional sports or business careers, but now wish to return to complete their degrees. NCAA Certification West Virginia was among the first schools in the nation to undergo the NCAA recertification process, working with those committees throughout the spring and summer of 2000 to gain full NCAA certification in 2001. West Virginia was compliant in all five areas: governance and commitment to compliance; academic integrity; fiscal integrity; gender equity; and sportsmanship. WVU was one of the first schools nationally to volunteer for the NCAA’s pilot certification program in 1991, and was one of five schools originally certified at that time. The program was re-certified by the NCAA in 1996, and this latest notification marks the third consecutive certification for WVU. WVU initiated the process by conducting a self-study that included members of the University faculty, staff and student-athletes, as well as athletic department personnel. Following that self-study, conducted during 1994, a group of administrators from other NCAA Division I institutions visited the Morgantown campus to examine the results of the self-study’s findings. That visiting group then reported back to the NCAA Committee on Athletics Certification, which issued the official certification. Graduation Rates West Virginia University’s graduation rate for student-athletes has been impressive, to say the least, over the past seven years. The ratio of student-athletes graduating to the general student body has increased almost every year.

“I’m quite pleased to see that our graduation rates are maintaining a more than respectable level,” said WVU Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong. “I want to compliment our student-athletes for their attention to academics, I want to compliment assistant athletic director Garrett Ford and his excellent staff in student services for their efforts in assisting our students, and I want to compliment our coaches for being so conscientious toward our students’ needs.” The graduation rate for student-athletes is based upon the number of students who entered the University receiving athletic scholarship aid in a given academic year, and their progress over six years. The most recent figures are based upon the progress of student-athletes who entered WVU during 1993-94. CHAMPS Life Skills The numerous challenges that today’s college student-athletes face, both on and off the playing field, are unparalleled in the history of higher education. Unfortunately, many students are not well prepared to face these challenges. To prepare student-athletes for the demands of college life and beyond, the NCAA has developed the CHAMPS (Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success)/Life Skills program. In the spring of 1995, West Virginia University initiated its own CHAMPS/Life Skills program. WVU was one of 170 schools selected by the NCAA to participate in their national pilot program. Five programming “commitment” areas viewed as critical to personal growth are part of WVU’s model. They are: 1) academic excellence, 2) personal development, 3) career development, 4) athletic excellence, and 5) community service. Commitment to Academic Excellence The purpose of this area is to support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation. Services provided within this component include tutoring, academic counseling and advising, orientation classes (sport studies 170), and structured study sessions. Commitment to Athletic Excellence The purpose of this area is to offer athletic programs that are broad-based, equitable, and dedicated to the well-being of the studentathlete. The WVU CHAMPS/Life Skills program supports and encourages a broad program of sports on the collegiate level, as well as acts a resource for the coaching and support staff of the athletic programs. Commitment to Personal Development The purpose of this area is to support the development of a wellbalanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision making skills. CHAMPS/Life Skills services provided within this component include personal counseling, health presentations, improving communication skills, and presentations on social development and fiscal responsibility. Commitment to Service The purpose of this component is to engage interested studentathletes in service to his or her campus and surrounding communities. Activities for student-athletes within this component include peer education, guest speaking at campus and community events, and mentoring local children. Commitment to Career Development The purpose of this component is to encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals in a timely manner. The CHAMPS/Life Skills program fulfills this purpose by offering career development presentations, sport career retirement programs, and by working in conjunction with the WVU Counseling Service and the Career Services Center on identifying and individual’s interests, career goals, resumes, and job search process. For more infomration, contact Dr. Ed Etzel at (304) 293-7062.

COLISEUM ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE CENTER

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COLISEUM ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE CENTER

“The Athletic Academic Performance Center is a significant development for an academically oriented institution such as West Virginia to recognize the special needs required for a modern student-athlete’s success both as an athletic competitor on the field of play and in the classroom.” - Garrett Ford Associate Athletic Director for Student Services

“The Coliseum Academic Performance Center for WVU student-athletes provides our kids every opportunity to be successful on the field and in the classroom. West Virginia University’s commitment to academics is second to none and is certainly evidenced by one of the most impressive academic support centers in the country. Our student-athletes are provided the best of everything, to reach each individuals goal of succeeding in every facet of collegiate life.” - Marlon LeBlanc Men’s Soccer Coach

“The Coliseum Academic Performance Center (CAPC) is a first-class academic services facility for Mountaineer athletics. It provides student-athletes with all the necessary

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resources needed to succeed in the classroom. The CAPC

assists student-athletes in their ultimate goal of earning a degree.” - Ehren Green Educational Counselor for Men’s Soccer

BIG EAST CONFERENCE

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the nation’s premier conference

BIG EAST CONFERENCE Starting Behind, Pulling Ahead The BIG EAST Conference began sponsoring men’s soccer in 1982 and began regular-season league competition three years later – much later than the formation of many other leagues. Despite just more than 20 years of experience, the league has two national champions by two different teams, six College Cup qualifiers, 16 quarterfinal-round appearances, several Top 20 programs and a staggering record of NCAA appearances by multiple teams, especially given the NCAA field size of 48. The BIG EAST also boasts several well respected head coaches with extensive accolades and experience. Getting It Done in the Postseason In the last nine seasons, the BIG EAST has sent an average of nearly six teams per year to the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship, accounting for 1/8 of the 48-team field. Three of the last four years, the league has seen a record seven teams advance to NCAA postseason play. Every year since 1998, the BIG EAST has witnessed at least one team advance to the NCAA “Sweet 16,” a team reach the quarterfinals in nine of the last 11 years, and in 2002, populated the top-eight seeds with three selections when the NCAA bracket was announced. Since the conference’s last national champion in 2000, teams in the BIG EAST have amassed 58 tournament wins and have a total of 80 all-time victories in the postseason.

Rank Designated Market Area (DMA) TV Homes 1.............New York...................................................................... 7,391,940 2.............Los Angeles.................................................................. 5,647,440 3.............Chicago.........................................................................3,469,110 4.............Philadelphia.................................................................. 2,435,600 5.............Dallas-Ft. Worth........................................................... 2,435,600 6.............San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose............................... 2,419,440 7.............Boston (Manchester).................................................... 2,393,960 8.............Atlanta.......................................................................... 2,310,490 9.............Washington, D.C.......................................................... 2,308,290 10...........Houston........................................................................ 2,050,550 11............Detroit........................................................................... 1,925,460 12...........Phoenix (Prescott)........................................................ 1,802,550 13...........Tampa-St. Pete (Sarasota)........................................... 1,783,910 Flooding the Gates What’s better than watching some of the best college soccer in the nation? Obviously, not much as fans from BIG EAST schools have packed the stands to watch their teams compete. In 2008, seven BIG EAST schools, including West Virginia, ranked in the Top 30 nationally in average home attendance. The total was the most among all conferences, even more than the ACC, which only boasts five schools in the Top 30. Of the seven BIG EAST schools, each team averaged 11 home contests and nearly 1,360 people in the stands.

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In the Spotlight As the BIG EAST has continued to flourish, it became the largest NCAA Division I Conference in 2005-06 with its 16 total members. On top of that, the conference boasts more than 300,000 students in major television markets, representing more than 30 million households and better than 26 percent of the television population. The addition of five institutions in 2005 brought added television coverage to the BIG EAST. In 2008, a total of 19 games were televised; three contests were broadcast nationally as part of the NSCAA/Fox Soccer Channel College Game of the Week, three were on CBS College Sports, one match was aired on ESPNU and the league championship game was aired on the BIG EAST television network. Of the 19 games shown on television, West Virginia played in five. The league reaches more than 25 percent of all US markets – the largest coverage of any conference in Division I. Eight BIG EAST schools are located in the top 13 media markets and 13 are located in the top 35 media markets.

BIG EAST CONFERENCE Taking the Next Step With the caliber of the BIG EAST soccer players continuing to amaze those surrounding the sport, it has caught the eye of Major League Soccer. Through the 13-year existence of the professional league, a total of 93 BIG EAST players have been drafted. Ranked Among the Best The success by schools in the BIG EAST in 2008 was enjoyed throughout the league and was noticed throughout the nation. Eight of the 16 teams in the league finished 2008 ranked in the Top 50 of the Division I Soccer Ratings released by the NCAA – the most of any conference. The league also had four Top 20 programs, which tied the ACC and the Big Ten for the most among all conferences. Another display of the BIG EAST’s depth was shown in the final NCAA Division I Soccer RPI Rankings. Following the 2008 season, six BIG EAST schools ranked in the Top 45, with 13 teams in the Top 100, the most of any conference. Other conferences that had teams in the Top 50/Top 100 of the RPI include: Atlantic 10 (3/8); ACC (6/7); Big Ten (6/6); and Big West (4/5).

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Producing the Best As the competition in the BIG EAST continues to escalate, players from each of the 16 schools have stepped up their game. The Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy, considered the soccer’s Heisman Trophy, is awarded to the top male and female NCAA Division I athletes. In the last nine years, four BIG EAST men’s soccer players have captured the award, including back-to-back winners in 2006 and 2007. Also, 82 BIG EAST men’s soccer players have been named NSCAA/ adidas All-Americans, and a league-best seven were named following the 2006 season; 25 of the 82 were named first-team honorees.

WVU To Host ‘09 BIG EAST Championship West Virginia University’s Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium will play host to the 2009 BIG EAST Men’s Soccer Championship. The semifinals and the title match of the 2009 BIG EAST tournament will be held in Morgantown Nov. 13-15. This will be the first time in program history that WVU will host the championship. “It’s a great opportunity and privilege to host one of the nation’s elite soccer conference championships,” said coach Marlon LeBlanc. “To be able to do that here in Morgantown is a great privilege and an honor and we’re hoping that we’re going to have an opportunity to play for the BIG EAST title here on our own field.” First-round games for the 2009 championship will remain on Nov. 4, with quarterfinal action on Nov. 7. Those games will be held on the campuses of the higher seeds. The BIG EAST is the largest and most diverse Division I conference in the country. It was formed in 1979 and represents the athletic interests of 16 member institutions including the University of Cincinnati, University of Connecticut, DePaul University, Georgetown University, University of Louisville, Marquette University, University of Notre Dame, University of Pittsburgh, Providence College, Rutgers University, St. John’s University, Seton Hall University, University of South Florida, Syracuse University, Villanova University and West Virginia University. The BIG EAST Conference has captured 26 national championships in six different sports and is a founding member of the Bowl Championship Series.

The BIG EAST also takes great pride in off-the-field accomplishments. In 2008, six student-athletes were tabbed as Academic AllAmericans, including three first-team members, eight BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete award winners and numerous selections to the BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team, which is part of the league’s annual academic awards program. Working with the Finest Coaches To be the best, it helps to learn from the best. Since the turn of the millennium, the BIG EAST boasts nine NSCAA/adidas Regional Coach of the Year award winners. Dating back to 2000, the league also has claimed three Soccer America Coach of the Year awards, one of them being West Virginia’s Marlon LeBlanc, who earned the honor in 2006, his first year as coach of the Mountaineers. First-rate Officials In September of 1997, long before many conferences began the practice of staffing officials for Olympic Sports, the BIG EAST broke new ground by hiring a full-time officials’ assignor. Under the supervision of Roger Taylor, the league has lifted the program to new heights and into one of college soccer’s finest officiating staffs with a newly implemented assessment program.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

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State’s Flagship Institution

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The State’s Flagship University Located in Morgantown, WVU’s main campus is within easy traveling distance of the metropolitan areas of Pittsburgh, Pa., about 70 miles to the north, and Baltimore and Washington, D.C., about 200 miles to the east. Morgantown itself is a comfortably sized community of more than 50,000, including WVU students. Recently, national media outlets such as CNBC have spotlighted Morgantown as an oasis of economic strength in the midst of a global recession. Careerbuilder.com ranked the city as one of the “25 Best Cities to Find a Job.” In recent years, Morgantown has earned many other accolades. The city was named the No. 1 one small city in America by BizJournals.com and the best small city in the East by Prometheus Publications. Forbes magazine named Morgantown the nation’s 5th “Best Small Metro,” and Inc., an online entrepreneurial website and magazine, ranked it 15th in “Overall Best Cities.” Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine listed it 29th among “50 Smart Places to Live.” Recreational and job opportunities were among the factors Men’s Journal cited in naming Morgantown the nation’s third-best small city. A parenting magazine ranked Monongalia County as having one of the country’s top 100 school districts. And WVU’s campus offers one of the nation’s safest college environments—Reader’s Digest ranked it 18th among 135 U.S. colleges and universities and gave WVU an A for its strong commitment to safety. WVU’s main Morgantown location includes three distinct campuses — Downtown, Evansdale and the Health Sciences campus. The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system—named top people-mover in the nation — has shuttled people among the campuses since the U.S. Department of Transportation built it 30 years ago. WVU was named one of the nation’s “Best Workplaces for Commuters” for its innovative and effective transportation services for employees and students.

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West Virginia University is a leading 21st century land-grant institution that is improving people’s lives through teaching, discovery and outreach. The University’s top priority is education. Here, teaching means much more than lecturing. WVU faculty are mentors who engage and involve students through service learning projects, hands-on research, the newest technology, study-abroad programs and innovative curricula. Students emerge from WVU with a broad liberal arts education and a thorough preparation for successful careers. Fall 2008 student enrollment on the main campus was 28,840, the highest in WVU history. And beyond record numbers, the incoming freshman class continued a pattern of increasingly high academic credentials. WVU offers 185 degree programs from the bachelor’s through the doctoral and first-professional levels. In 2007-08, WVU awarded 5,806 degrees. The University offers a wide array of majors, including a highly competitive doctoral program in physical therapy, the nation’s first entirely web-based integrated marketing communications master’s degree, and high quality engineering, education, business, agriculture, creative arts, and journalism programs. A partnership with the FBI created the world’s first university-level degree program in forensic and investigative science. Students study the biology and chemistry of crime-fighting and prepare to create technologies that enhance safety in an ever more dangerous world. The schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy offer a wide range of health science programs at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center. WVU is also home to the state’s only law school. WVU students receive more than $215 million a year in grants, loans, work study, fee waivers and scholarships. Awards are based on financial need and academic ability. About 70 percent of WVU undergraduates receive some financial aid; almost half of the aid given to resident undergraduates is as grants and scholarships. Donors to WVU have contributed to the institution’s growing national stature. In the past year, the WVU Foundation disbursed over $43 million on behalf of the University, and over the past 10 years, it has provided WVU over $360 million in direct support. The Foundation’s assets are in excess of $700 million and its endowment is in excess of $310 million.

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The University strives constantly to improve its facilities to offer students a top-notch living and learning experience. Several buildings on the Downtown Campus have recently undergone complete renovations to meet the educational needs of 21st century learners. Colson Hall now houses the Department of English. A $28 million renovation turned Brooks Hall into an environmentally friendly “green building” that houses the Department of Geology and Geography. Oglebay Hall, one of ten campus buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, underwent a $23 million renovation to become a state-of-the-art home to WVU’s Forensic and Investigative Science Program. A new lecture hall, Ming Hsieh Hall, opened adjacent to Oglebay. Cutting-edge learning tools also await students at the Downtown Campus Library. Group viewing rooms with large plasma screens and wireless keyboards enable students to craft team presentations or watch assigned films on DVD. At other study areas, powerful PCs offer blazing Internet connections. The library also provides laptops with wireless Internet connections for use throughout the building. In the Life Sciences Building, psychology and biology students learn in sophisticated research labs and multimedia-equipped lecture halls. The building houses a computer lab, therapy and observation rooms and a greenhouse. To help students maintain physical and mental health, the Student Recreation Center offers a six-lane lap pool and a warmer leisure pool; a 20-person whirlpool; seven courts for basketball, volleyball, and badminton; fitness machines and free weights covering 17,000 square feet; and a 50-foot climbing wall. In 2006, Lincoln Hall opened as WVU’s first residence hall to operate on an innovative residential college model. Another new residence hall is opening this summer to house high achieving students who participate in the WVU Honors College. Not all WVU students are in Morgantown. Potomac State College in Keyser and WVU Institute of Technology in Montgomery are divisions of WVU. The WVU Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center has divisions in Charleston and Martinsburg. WVU offers many online courses and degree programs for students and professionals around the world.

Exceptional Faculty and Students The WVU community takes pride in its top-notch faculty. Many are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their fields. In the past 19 years, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has honored 16 WVU faculty as West Virginia Professors of the Year. Eight WVU faculty have been named Professor of the Year by the Faculty Merit Foundation, and University faculty consistently win Fulbright grants that provide teaching and research opportunities around the globe. The work of outstanding teachers is reflected in students’ accomplishments. WVU has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars. Many students have received other prestigious scholarships; WVU students have received 20 Truman Scholarships, 32 Goldwater Scholarships, two Udall Scholarships and two Marshall Scholarships. In 2006, a WVU student was the only person in the nation to win the Goldwater and the Truman awards; in 2009, a previous WVU Truman Scholarship winner received the Goldwater Scholarship and placement on USA Today’s All-USA College Academic First Team. WVU is a Truman Honor Institution — only 17 schools earned that distinction in 1996, the inaugural year. WVU students are nurtured and challenged. The University Honors College involves about 1,400 students each year. WVU’s commitment to students does not focus solely on the high achiever, however. The University supports all students by continually improving the libraries, providing learning centers, computer labs, health service, a counseling center, a disabilities office, a career planning and placement center and an array of other student services. The Center for Civic Engagement helps students help others while growing intellectually through service-learning projects and trips. WVU offers a comprehensive First-Year Experience to help students adjust to college life. Advising, entertainment, and some classes take place in the residence halls, and faculty mentors live next door to help students make the most of their WVU experience. The Adventure WV Program is an outdoor orientation for firstyear students at WVU. It offers participants challenging and exciting experiences and opportunities to learn about themselves, future classmates, WVU, and West Virginia.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY A ceremony welcomes freshmen to campus each fall and introduces them to the University’s academic opportunities. The campus also celebrates the start of the academic year with FallFest, a major concert and activities that include film festivals, comedy acts, and more. WVUp All Night offers students free refreshments and safe, fun weekend activities. The unique Mountaineer Parents Club, which has chapters throughout West Virginia and across the nation, connects parents with campus life and provides support and encouragement to students. The club currently involves more than 20,000 families. A toll-free helpline (1-800-WVU-0096) enables parents to seek information or share compliments, suggestions and concerns. To enhance campus life, the University secures a wide range of entertainment — big-name concerts and lecturers, films, cultural events, art exhibits and special events such as Homecoming, Mountaineer Week (a tribute to Appalachian culture), and Fall Family Weekend. Many events, such as the Festival of Ideas lecture series, expose students to a rich diversity of cultures, theories and ideas. And, with more than 300 student organizations flourishing — including academic, service, political, religious and recreational groups — every student has a chance for extracurricular involvement. A unique student athletic boosters club, the Mountaineer Maniacs, supports 17 varsity sports programs. An award-winning marching band, some 325 members strong, is a source of pride statewide. WVU is committed to promoting diversity on campus and protecting the rights of all people to benefit from WVU educational opportunities. oneWVU is an initiative that draws upon the popularity of WVU athletics to raise awareness about diversity.

Serving the State Sharing WVU knowledge with state citizens and the nation is a major component of the land-grant mission. For nearly 100 years, West Virginians have trusted their WVU Extension Service agents to be their local source of reliable and timely information. Working with more than 336,000 youths and adults each year, WVU’s Extension Service helps people improve their lives in all 55 counties of West Virginia. With an office in each county, WVU Extension faculty and staff are nurturing learning partnerships with families, businesses and local organizations. These partnerships bring results. Families live healthier, more satisfying lives; youths who “learn by doing” in 4-H develop leadership skills; farmers and others use resources more wisely; local firefighters and first-responders employ the latest rescue techniques; and citizens revitalize their communities. The four Health Sciences schools at WVU train hundreds of West Virginians to serve as doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and health technicians. All Health Sciences students have access to the high-tech facilities on campus and participate in educational experiences in rural and urban areas of West Virginia. WVU’s health professionals serve more than a quarter-million people each year, at three medical campuses in Morgantown, Charleston and the Eastern Panhandle. In Morgantown, the WVU Hospitals complex includes a children’s hospital, a psychiatric hospital, a trauma center, a cancer center and the state’s most advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities. The WVU Eye Institute provides the entire state with vision-related health services.

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Creating New Knowledge Since its founding in 1867 as a land-grant institution, WVU has developed into the state’s flagship research university. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classified WVU as a Research University (High Research Activity). University faculty members secure $141 million annually in sponsored contracts and research grants. WVU faculty members are studying gene mapping, developing new anti-cancer and anti-diabetic drugs, helping forensic investigators solve crimes, creating better materials for building bridges and conducting other cutting-edge research to help improve people’s lives. The state of West Virginia has created a Research Trust Fund to leverage public and private investments that will transform West Virginia’s economy. WVU will be able to tap into this fund to double private gifts that support research in key areas linked to economic development, health care and job growth. WVU is focusing its efforts on research in energy, health and biomedical sciences and security and intelligence. WVU, historically a leader in energy research, is poised to help our nation become energy independent and more environmentally responsible. Through the University’s new Advanced Energy Initiative, more than 100 skilled faculty members are performing research on issues such clean power generation, innovative coal extraction technology, and high efficiency engine and vehicle technology. They have executed nearly $100 million in energy-related research during the past four years alone. Researchers at WVU’s Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center contribute to the health of the state and the world through cuttingedge projects that are focused on areas of health that are especially important to West Virginia. WVU is also the home of the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute, dedicated to the study of Alzheimer’s and other diseases that affect the brain.

The University’s international leadership in biometrics led the FBI to name WVU its lead academic partner in biometrics research. Besides having worldwide significance on security issues, this partnership provides WVU students with an academic opportunity unmatched at any other institution in the United States. At WVU today, there are more than 60 specialized research centers and institutes.

WVU PRESIDENT JAMES P. CLEMENTS

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Dr. Jim Clements with Board of Governors Chairwoman Carolyn Long.

James P. Clements, West Virginia University’s 23rd president, has successfully proven that universities can engage with society to solve problems. Throughout his extensive higher education career, he has built lasting partnerships that have created meaningful results. Dr. Clements has great enthusiasm for the future of WVU. He envisions WVU as a 21st century land-grant institution providing innovative academic and student life programs, technologically advanced research, and community service that benefits West Virginians through strategic partnerships with business, industry, government and other organizations. Before joining the Mountaineer family, Dr. Clements served as provost and vice president for Towson University, the second largest public university in Maryland. Under his leadership, Towson developed academic and student support programs that led to impressive increases in enrollment as well as in retention and graduation rates. Towson’s externally-funded research increased by 36 percent during Dr. Clements’ tenure as provost. Prior to becoming provost, Dr. Clements served as Towson’s vice president for economic and community outreach. During his tenure in this role, Towson became a National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and forged several strategic partnerships in the homeland security arena.

WVU’s Presidents Alexander Martin.....................................1867-75 John R. Thompson..................................1876-81 William Lyne Wilson................................1882-83 Eli Marsh Turner.....................................1884-93 P.B. Reynolds *.......................................1893-95 James L. Goodknight..............................1895-97 Jerome Hall Raymond........................1897-1901 Daniel B. Purinton...................................1901-11 Thomas E. Hodges.................................1911-14 Frank Butler Trotter.................................1914-27 John R. Turner........................................1928-34 Robert Allen Armstrong *........................1934-35 Chaunsey S. Boucher.............................1935-38 Charles E. Lawall....................................1938-45 Irvin Stewart............................................1946-59 Elvis Jacon Stahr Jr................................1959-61 Clyde Lemuel Colson *...........................1961-62 Paul Ausborn Miller.................................1962-66 James G. Harlow....................................1967-77 Gene Arthur Budig..................................1977-81 Harry B. Heflin.............................................1981 E. Gordon Gee........................................1981-85 Diane L. Reinhard *................................1985-86 Neil S. Bucklew.......................................1986-95 David C. Hardesty Jr...........................1995-2007 Michael S. Garrison................................2007-08 C. Peter Magrath *..................................2008-09 James P. Clements.....................................2009* acting

The university also launched a business incubator to attract international business to its region; created organizations for regional business and technology leaders that provided networking opportunities for professionals and scholarships and mentoring for students; became the headquarters for the Coalition of Urban & Metropolitan Universities; and secured a grant to establish an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on campus. Altogether, he helped Towson secure more than $50 million in external funding during a four-year period. With a background in computer science, Dr. Clements also brings technological savvy to his role as president. He has a B.S. in computer science and an M.S. and Ph.D. in operations analysis from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, as well as an M.S. in computer science from Johns Hopkins University. His project management textbook, in its fourth edition, is used in more than 20 countries and is published in four languages. At Towson, he began his career as a visiting assistant professor, eventually rising to professor and chair for the Department of Computer & Information Sciences. In 2002 he was named the Robert W. Deutsch Distinguished Professor of Information Technology. He is married to Beth Clements, and they have four children – Tyler, 17; twin daughters Hannah and Maggie, 14; and Grace, 9.

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS ED PASTILONG

“In three short years, I have witnessed coach Marlon LeBlanc take West Virginia soccer and transform it into one of the best in the country. His dedication to excellence on the field and in the classroom continues to shape this program into one of the best all-around in the nation.” - Ed Pastilong, Director of Athletics

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It is truly a great time to be a Mountaineer. Just ask West Virginia University Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong. Never has total athletic success befallen Morgantown quite like it has over the last six years. And it’s all happened under Pastilong’s watch. During his 20-year tenure, Pastilong has spearheaded WVU’s growth into one of the nation’s finest athletic departments on and off the playing fields as it competes in 17 varsity sports. He’s done this through leadership efforts in meeting the demands of running a top-tier The Pastilong Family – Front row (left to right): Michael and Nick DeFelice, organization by keeping up with the times. His Mona and Ed Pastilong, Shawn and Ryan Richter. Back row (left to right): Kim and Anthony DeFelice, Amy and Pat Richter vision has helped guide, mold and shape the student-athlete experience into a positive one here at teams being involved in Breast Cancer Awareness through national WVU through a successful, across-the-board, total athletic program. “Think Pink” initiatives. Other varsity sports volunteer their time at lo During his tenure, Pastilong has spearheaded more than $65 cal elementary schools’ read-a-louds and at other various community million in facility renovations, witnessed the department’s budget service initiatives. increase from $20 million to more than $40 million, steered WVU into There’s no doubt that West Virginia University is currently expethe BIG EAST football conference in 1991 and into full-fledged memriencing a Golden Era. With great leadership, tremendous insight and ber status in the league in 1995. He also initiated the Athletic Direca heartwarming personality, Ed Pastilong can proudly claim it all haptor’s Academic Honor Roll, where more than 4,000 student-athletes pened on his watch. have been recognized for outstanding work in the classroom, and the Pastilong joined the athletic department as football recruiting coorWVU sports Hall of Fame, where 120 former Mountaineers have been dinator in 1976 and two years later became its scholarship officer. so honored. In 1979, he was named assistant athletic director for facilities The facility upgrades and capital improvements alone have been and operations. He spearheaded the planning and management of all staggering. Since 1989, WVU has made tremendous strides to its home athletic contests, as well as the scheduling and the maintenance football facility, Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Suites to of the Coliseum and stadium; Pastilong was also on the board for the three sides of the stadium, Touchdown Terrace, the Caperton Indoor planning and building of Mountaineer Field. He remained director of Practice Facility, new locker rooms, the Reynolds Family Academic athletic facilities until his promotion to associate athletic director in Center and the Donald J. Brohard Hall of Traditions highlight the mak1987. ing of WVU’s football facility into one of the nation’s finest. Prior to West Virginia, Pastilong served football coaching stints at Other facility improvements under Pastilong’s tenure include renScott High in Madison, W.Va., and at Salem College, where he tutored ovations to the WVU Coliseum and Hawley Field and the construction the Tigers from 1969-75, winning more games than any other West of Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, Cary Gym for Mountaineer Gymnastics Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference team during that period. and a state-of-the-art wrestling facility. And a new basketball practice He was also the school’s dean of health and physical education from facility is on the horizon in the near future. 1972-75. On the playing fields, the last six years have arguably been the He received his bachelor’s degree from WVU in physical most successful in the history of West Virginia University athletics. As education in 1966, and later earned a master’s degree from WVU. As proof, look no farther than WVU’s No. 30 national ranking in the U.S. a Mountaineer player, Pastilong lettered in 1964 and 1965, completing Sports Academy Director’s Cup, the school’s best-ever finish in 2008. 37 of 115 passes for 728 yards and six touchdowns. Success hasn’t just been limited to on the field, either, as Pastilong and his wife, Mona, have two daughters – Kim DeFelice community service has also been at the forefront of WVU’s recent and her husband, Anthony, and Amy Richter and her husband, Pat, successes. All of WVU’s sports are involved in various levels of and four grandsons, Michael and Nick DeFelice and Ryan and Shawn community service from the football team and its affiliation with the Richter. WVU Children’s Hospital to the women’s basketball and gymnastics

MOUNTAINEER EXCELLENCE First Team All-Americans Marie Louise-Asselin, Cross Country Keri Bland, Cross Country Carolyn Blank, Women’s Soccer Brandi Eskew, NRA Clara Grandt, Outdoor Track Andy Lamson, NRA Kyle Smith, NRA Bryant Wallizer, NRA Pat White, Playboy National Champions Rifle Team BIG EAST Champions Kayla Andrews, Swimming Marie Louise-Asselin, Cross Country Women’s Soccer, American Division Champions Morgan Callaway. Swimmer Lindsey Largo, Swimming Michael Walker, Swimming EWL Champion Kurt Brenner (174), Wrestling ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team Alex Ruoff ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American Second Team Doug Slavonic

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ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American Third Team Marie-Louise Asselin Andy Lamson

Pat White was a second round NFL draft pick by the Miami Dolphins

ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team Marie-Louise Asselin, Cross Country/Track Andy Lamson, Rifle Liz Repella, Women’s Basketball Alex Ruoff, Men’s Basketball Doug Slavonic, Football Ryan Stanchek, Football ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team Keri Bland, Cross Country/Track Deana Everett, Women’s Soccer Robin Rushton, Women’s Soccer Major Award Winners Keri Bland, Women’s Indoor Track, BIG EAST Most Outstanding Performer Carolyn Blank, Women’s Soccer, BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year, BIG EAST All-Tournament Team Morgan Callaway, Women’s Swimming, BIG EAST Most Outstanding Performer Jedd Gyorko, NCBWA District II Player of the Year Erica Henderson, BIG EAST All-Tournament Team Zach Johnson, Men’s Soccer, BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year Pat McAfee, Ray Guy Award National Finalist Sarah Miles, BIG EAST Most Improved Player Mehgan Morris, EAGL Outstanding Senior Gymnast Alex Ruoff, BIG EAST Sportsmanship Award and BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Scholar Athlete of the Year Pat White, Meineke Car Care Bowl and Senior Bowl MVP All-BIG EAST Alexandra Acker, Track and Field Kayla Andrews, Swimming and Diving Marie-Louise Asselin, Cross Country Greer Barnes, Women’s Soccer Vince Belnome, Baseball Scooter Berry, Football Keri Bland, Cross Country, Track and Field Carolyn Blank, Women’s Soccer and all-tournament Payton Brooks, Swimming and Diving Da’Sean Butler, Men’s Basketball Morgan Callaway, Swimming and Diving Chelsea Carrier, Track and Field Kaylin Christoper, Track and Field Amanda Cicchini, Women’s Soccer Mike Dent, Football Noel Devine, Football Dan DiBartolomeo, Baseball Devin Ebanks, Men’s Basketball Chris Enourato, Baseball Deanna Everett, Women’s Soccer George Farquhar, Swimming and Diving Takisha Granberry, Women’s Basketball Clara Grandt, Cross Country Billy Gross, Baseball Jedd Gyorko, Baseball Kate Harrison, Track and Field Erica Henderson, Women’s Soccer (all-tournament) Mortty Ivy, Football Zach Johnson, Men’s Soccer Sarah Kosmak, Swimming and Diving Ellis Lankster, Football Lindsey Largo, Swimming and Diving Austin Markel, Baseball and all-tournament Pablo Marmolejo, Swimming and Diving Gift Maworere, Men’s Soccer Pat McAfee, Football (Punter and Kicker) Blake Miller, Women’s Soccer Megan Mischler, Women’s Soccer Maritza Paredes, Swimming and Diving Justin Parks, Baseball Shaunna Purtell, Swimming and Diving

MOUNTAINEER EXCELLENCE Liz Repella, Women’s Basketball April Rotilio, Track and Field Alex Ruoff, Men’s Basketball Jock Sanders, Football Stephanie Shupe, Swimming and Diving Alison Spiker, Track and Field Ryan Stanchek, Football Tobias Streich, Baseball Jaryn Studer, Swimming and Diving Jarryd Summers, Baseball Michael Walker, Swimming and Diving Pat White, Football All-Mid Atlantic Marie-Louise Asselin, Cross Country Greer Barnes, Women’s Soccer Keri Bland, Cross Country Kaylyn Christoper, Cross Country Amanda Cicchini, Women’s Soccer Clara Grandt, Cross Country Caroyln Blank, Women’s Soccer Kate Harrison, Cross Country Ahna Lewis, Cross Country

All-EAGL Mehgan Morris, Gymnastics Amy Bieski, Gymnastics Naja Johnson, Gymnastics Kiersten Spoerke, Gymnastics Chelsi Tabor, Gymnastics Shelly Purkat, Gymnastics Nicole Roach, Gymnastics Emily Kerwin, Gymnastics Tina Maloney, Gymnastics All-GARC Brandi Eskew, Rifle Michael Kulbacki, Rifle Andy Lamson, Rifle Justin Pentz, Rifle Tommy Santelli, Rifle Kyle Smith, Rifle Bryant Wallizer, Rifle

ESPN College GameDay made a visit to Morgantown in 2009

Mehgan Morris finished 18th at the 2009 NCAA Championships

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Teams Baseball – 37-18 Men’s Basketball – 23-12, NCAA Tournament Cross Country – 4th place NCAA finish Women’s Basketball – 18-15, WNIT Second Round Cross Country – 4th-place NCAA finish Football – 9-4 – Meineke Car Care Bowl Champions (Final Ranking No. 23) Gymnastics – 15-8, 1 NCAA qualifier Rifle – 11-1, National Champions (Final Coaches Ranking No. 1) Rowing – 8th BIG EAST Men’s Soccer – 5-9-5 Women’s Soccer – 14-3-6, NCAA Second Round (Final Ranking No. 14) Men’s Swimming and Diving – 4-10, 4th BIG EAST Women’s Swimming – 4-11, 5th BIG EAST Tennis – 9-17 Track – 6 NCAA Indoor qualifiers, 3 NCAA Outdoor qualifiers Volleyball – 7-21 Wrestling – 8-4-2, 5 NCAA qualifiers

ATHLETICS YEAR IN REVIEW

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athletic success

Excellence in Mountaineer athletics flourished yet again in 2008-09 for West Virginia University, continuing a six year run that few other periods of time in the department’s history can rival as more successful. Rifle won its 14th NCAA Championship and first since 1998 with a comeback performance for the ages on day two of the event. Coach Jon Hammond garnered NRA Coach the Year honors while seven Mountaineers were named All-Americans in an 11-1 season. Cross country finished fourth at the NCAA Championships, marking its highest ever finish at the event in school history. MarieLouise Asselin and Keri Bland garnered All-America honors along the way while Asselin became WVU’s first ever individual BIG EAST champion. Six runners earned All-Mid Atlantic honors. Football posted a 9-4 record, defeated North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl and finished in the nation’s top 25 for the fourth consecutive season. Quarterback Patrick White set 23 WVU, BIG EAST and NCAA records, ending his career as the all-time leading rushing quarterback in college football history and the first to ever win four consecutive bowl games as a starter. White earned bowl MVP honors for the third straight season and earned Senior Bowl MVP honors as well. Ten Mountaineers garnered All-BIG EAST accolades. Kicker Pat McAfee was a Ray Guy Award national finalist as well as a Walter Camp All-American with teammate Ryan Stanchek. Alex Ruoff, Da’Sean Butler and Devin Ebanks garnered All-BIG EAST accolades in leading the men’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in the last five years with a 23-12 record. Ruoff garnered ESPN The Magazine All-American First Team honors as well as the BIG EAST Sportsmanship and Scholar of the Year awards.

Women’s soccer qualified for its ninth consecutive NCAA tournament and won the BIG EAST’s American Division championship with a 14-3-6 record. Greer Barnes attained All-America and All-BIG EAST honors while teammate Carolyn Blank was named the league’s Midfielder of the Year. Seven Mountaineers in all garnered All-BIG EAST honors. Women’s basketball qualified for the postseason WNIT with an 18-15 record. Sarah Miles earned the BIG EAST’s Most Improved Award while Liz Repella and Takisha Granberry garnered All-BIG EAST Second Team accolades. The duo also became just the second set of teammates in school history to each amass 500 or more points in the same season. Gymnastics qualified for its 26th NCAA Regional behind the senior Mehgan Morris, who was named the EAGL’s Outstanding Senior Gymnast. She was joined by eight other teammates on the all-conference list. The team posted 15-8 overall record with a remarkable 10-2 EAGL conference mark. Outdoor track finished third at the ECAC Championships, tying a school record for the highest finish at the event in school history. Baseball finished third in the BIG EAST, tying a school record for most regular season wins with 36. Men’s soccer player Zach Johnson was named the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year while teammate Gift Maworere earned all-league honors. Kurt Brenner won an EWL Championship at 174 pounds while Morgan Calloway was named the BIG EAST’s Most Outstanding Women’s Swimming Performer. A program-best six Mountaineers qualified for the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship while rowing and volleyball made great strides in preparing for their futures.

MEDIA INFORMATION

in the national spotlight Media Services The West Virginia University Sports Communications Office will be available throughout the entire 2009 men’s soccer season to accommodate media requests. Following are some guidelines that should make it easy for media members to cover the West Virginia men’s soccer team. Any additional questions should be directed to sports communications graduate assistant Ira Green.

During the Week Any member of the media wishing to interview a player or member of the coaching staff during the week should speak with West Virginia men’s soccer contact Ira Green at the sports communications office via phone, (304) 293-2821, at least 24 hours in advance. Electronic Media Services Updated game notes and statistics will be available on www.MSNsportsNET.com. Members of the media interested in coaches and player head shots and select action photos can request a photo CD from the WVU Sports Communications Office. BIG EAST Media Services For the latest news about the BIG EAST conference visit the BIG EAST’s website at www.bigeast.org. The site contains information on all BIG EAST schools, including individual pages for every school and every sport. The following information is updated daily: • BIG EAST standings • Statistics for conference games and all games • Weekly award winners • Conference notebooks • Team-by-team statistics

Comprehensive Men’s soccer Coverage All news releases are posted to MSNsportsNET.com. Media can access the latest happenings of Mountaineer men’s soccer by checking in regularly to MSNsportsNET.com’s home page or the men’s soccer page. Game Releases Game releases are made available in PDF format on MSNsportsNET.com. This complete informational packet will be available one day prior to game day. Game Coverage MSNsportsNET.com is the place for media and fans to go for the latest on West Virginia men’s soccer. In 2009, streamed audio and video broadcasts will be available via MSNsportsNET.com. Live stats are also available online. Extensive postgame coverage also can be found on MSNsportsNET.com, including game recaps, photo galleries from home matches and postgame notes. Team Coverage Looking for information on any Mountaineer player or coach? It’s all on MSNsportsNET.com. Player and coaching staff bios are available at the click of a finger. Statistics and Records Updated following each game, MSNsportsNET.com is your place to find the latest statistics for Mountaineer men’s soccer. Not only will you find this season’s statistics, but you will also be able to find the WVU record book for some historical perspective.

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At the Game The sports communications staff will be at your service throughout the match. All media will be provided with game programs, rosters, press guides and other pertinent information. Complete statistics are provided to all working media at halftime and postgame. Requested team members and coach Marlon LeBlanc will be available for interviews following a 10-minute cooling-off period.

MSNsportsNET.com

And Much More Updated daily, MSNsportsNET.com also provides ticket information, radio and television listings, viewer surveys, trivia contests, links to other great sports sites, the BIG EAST and information on West Virginia’s 16 other varsity sports. Log on by typing in www. MSNsportsNET.com to get the latest Mountaineer news. The attractive site offers everything for the West Virginia men’s soccer fan. And Mountaineer fans from anywhere in the world never have to miss the big game again thanks to MSNsportsNET.com.

MEDIA INFORMATION

WVU Sports Communications Sports Communications The West Virginia University sports communication office is located in the WVU Coliseum near the Red Gate. The main sports communications office is Room 107 with additional offices upstairs in Room 214. Mailing Address Sports Communications Office West Virginia University P.O. Box 0877 Morgantown, WV 26507-0877 Overnight Shipping Address Sports Communications Office West Virginia University 107 Coliseum Monongahela Blvd. Morgantown, WV 26505

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Phone Information Office: 304-293-2821 Fax: 304-293-4105 Press Box: 304-293-6480

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer Contact Ira Green Sports Communications Graduate Assistant E-Mail: Ira.Green@mail.wvu.edu Sports Communications Staff Michael Fragale Assistant Athletic Director, Communications John Antonik Director of New Media Bryan Messerly Sports Information Director Mike Montoro Director of Football Communications Joe Swan Sports Publications Director Phil Caskey Associate Sports Information Director Tim Goodenow Assistant Sports Publications Director Lisa Ammons Administrative Assistant Amy Prunty Program Assistant Cheryl Maust Program Assistant Ira Green Graduate Assistant Shannon McNamara Graduate Assistant Steve Stone Graduate Assistant Kelly Tuckwiller Graduate Assistant Tiffany Doolittle Student Assistant Grant Dovey Student Assistant

Directions to Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium From I-68 Take the Pierpont Road (mile marker 7) exit and follow signs toward the football stadium. At the second traffic light, turn right on Route 705. Turn left at the sixth traffic light onto Van Voorhis Road. The road becomes Patteson Drive at University Avenue. Proceed up Patteson to the light at Jerry West Boulevard. Go straight at the light into the Coliseum parking lots. Turn right on to Gale Catlett Drive. Parking for soccer is available in the Shell Building lot. Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is located below the Shell Building lot. From I-79 Take the Star City/WVU (mile marker 155) exit. Follow signs to West Virginia University. Cross the Star City Bridge and proceed up Monongahela Boulevard past Texas Roadhouse. Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is just ahead on the right. Parking is available in the Shell Building lot.