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10 SUNYAC Titles / 8 NCAA Appearances
Dec. 15, 2008
All-American Misiak is Lone SUNYAC Representative
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Plattsburgh State back Bart Misiak is the only player from the State University of New York Athletic Conference represented on the NCAA Division III men's soccer All-America team by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and sponsor adidas. COMPLETE ALL-AMERICA TEAM
Misiak made the third team and is one of only three sophomores who garnered all-America honors this season.
A product of St. Martin's Secondary in Mississauga, Ontario, Misiak anchored a defensive corps that ranked first in SUNYAC with 0.58 goals allowed per game and 12 shutouts. The Cardinals were 13th in the nation in goals-against average at 0.57. Misiak also contributed two assists.
He has already been chosen to the first teams for All-NSCAA Northeast Region and All-SUNYAC in the past two months.
All told, the Plattsburgh program has earned All-America distinction 18 times--including 17 on NSCAA teams--in its 59-year history.
Dec. 11, 2008
Plattsburgh Paces SUNYAC for All-NSCAA Northeast Region
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team landed four players, including first teamers John San Filippo, Bart Misiak and Noel Tipovski, for all-Northeast Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and sponsor adidas. In addition, senior midfielder Andrew Fusco made the second unit for the first all-region nod of his career. COMPLETE NSCAA ALL-REGION TEAM
San Filippo, a senior goalkeeper from Levittown, N.Y. (Division High School), earned State University of New York Athletic Conference Player of the Year accolades after a 0.55 goals-against average, 10 shutouts and ranked third with an .821 save percentage. In September, he wrapped up a school-record consecutive shutout minutes streak of 1,233 minutes and 53 seconds, which ranks second in NCAA Division III history. He was also first-team all-region as a junior.
Backs Misiak, a sophomore out of Mississauga, Ontario (St. Martin's Secondary), and Tipovski, a senior from Kitchener, Ontario (Resurrection Secondary), anchored a defensive corps that ranked first in SUNYAC with 0.58 goals allowed per game and 12 shutouts. The Cardinals were 13th in NCAA Division III goals-against average at 0.57. Tipovski added two goals and Misiak contributed two assists. Misiak made the all-region third team a year ago.
Fusco, of Lake Grove, N.Y. (Centereach HS), had two assists and was the team's No. 1 playmaker distributing the ball and dictating the offensive flow with his deft passes.
San Filippo, Misiak and Tipovski all advance to the national ballot for All-America consideration.
Plattsburgh this season posted a 14-3-2 record, 7-2-1 SUNYAC showing for second place and advanced to the SUNYAC Semifinals where it lost to Brockport in a penalty-kick shootout after a 0-0 tie in double overtime.
Nov. 13, 2008
San Filippo Tabbed SUNYAC Player of the Year
FREDONIA, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State goalkeeper John San Filippo has been named the men's soccer player of the year by the State University of New York Athletic Conference. San Filippo, a senior from Levittown (Division High School), is the fifth Cardinal ever to receive the Huntley Parker award, named to honor the former Brockport coach and member of the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame.
San Filippo is a three-time all-conference first team selection. He led the SUNYAC this season with a 0.55 goals-against average, 10 shutouts and ranked third with an .821 save percentage. In September, he wrapped up a school-record consecutive shutout minutes streak of 1,233 minutes and 53 seconds, which ranks second in NCAA Division III men's soccer history.
San Filippo broke several school records during his four-year career wearing Red and White: 16 shutouts in 2007, 31 career shutouts, 0.20 GAA in 2007, career 0.43 GAA, consecutive games with a shutout and consecutive scoreless minutes. He also played almost 5,000 minutes, which is believed to be another school benchmark.
Previous Plattsburgh players to earn SUNYAC MVP honors include Marc Whitman in 1992, James Koniuto in 1994, B.J. McGrane in 2001 and Jason Sousa in 2005.
In addition, San Filippo and junior midfielder David Hickman (Lake Grove/Sachem North HS) made the SUNYAC All-Tournament Team.
The SUNYAC also handed out its top awards to Geneseo's Ian Mort as the top rookie and Geneseo's Mike Mooney as the coach of the year.
Nov. 7, 2008
SUNYAC Leader with Four on the First Team
FREDONIA, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team led the State University of New York Athletic Conference with four players on the all-conference first team among six selections overall. Commissioner Dr. Pat Damore released the All-SUNYAC Team on Friday. ALL-SUNYAC TEAM
Senior goalkeeper John San Filippo, senior defender Noel Tipovski, sophomore midfielder C.J. Taylor and sophomore defender Bart Misiak earned first team accolades, and freshman forward Pat Shaughnessy and senior midfielder Andrew Fusco were second team.
San Filippo (Levittown/Division High School) led the SUNYAC this season with a 0.55 goals-against average, 10 shutouts and ranked in the Top 5 with a .825 save percentage. In September, he wrapped up a school-record consecutive shutout minutes streak of 1,233 minutes and 53 seconds, which ranks second in NCAA Division III men's soccer history. He has been named first-team all-conference three times.
Tipovski (Kitchener, Ontario/Resurrection Sec.) and Misiak (Mississauga, Ontario/St. Martin's Sec.) were the backbones of a Cardinal defense that was the SUNYAC's best: fewest goals allowed (11 in 19 games; 0.58 gpg), GAA (0.57) and shutouts (12). Tipovski was All-SUNYAC Second Team as a junior, and Misiak as well when he was a freshman. Tipovksi also had two goals and Misiak added two assists.
Taylor improved on his all-SUNYAC second team standing a year ago, netting five goals and a career-high six assists for 16 points. He hails from Liverpool, England (Cardinal Heenan).
Shaughnessy had a standout college debut after starring at Plattsburgh High the previous four years. He tallied team-leading totals of 12 goals, 25 points and 57 shots which ranked T-1st, T-6th and 4th in the conference, respectively.
Fusco, of Lake Grove (Centereach HS), did an excellent job of directing the Cardinal offense and distributing the ball. He had two assists in 17 games. With his help, Plattsburgh topped the conference in shots (330), points (157), goals (53) and assists (51).
Nov. 7, 2008
Cardinals Denied in Penalty Kicks
ONEONTA, N.Y. - No. 3-seeded Brockport and No. 2 Plattsburgh State battled to a scoreless double overtime draw on Friday afternoon at the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame, but the Golden Eagles won the penalty-kick shootout 5-4 to advance to the State University of New York Athletic Conference championship game. While the result will go into the record book officially as a tie, Brockport exacted a measure of revenge by bouncing back from a 3-0 defeat in Plattsburgh on Sept. 27.
The Golden Eagles will bring a 10-5-2 record into Saturday's conference title clash against Cortland, which upset regular season champion Geneseo 6-5 on penalty kicks after a 0-0 tie in the first semifinal. The Cardinals end the year with a 14-3-2 mark.
During the shootout period, the teams traded successful PK attempts until the third round when Andrew Fusco gave Plattsburgh a 3-2 edge. But then Brockport made its last three shots and goalkeeper Kyle Sauln stuffed two of the last three tries by the Cardinals to seal the "win."
Brockport dominated play during regulation by getting off 17 shots to nine for Plattsburgh, including a 5-1 advantage during the extra sessions.
Cardinals goalie John San Filippo, who finished with seven saves for the game, wraps up his four-year career as the school's all-time leader with a 0.40 goals-against average and second with 41 victories.
Oct. 26, 2008
Cardinals are No. 2 Seed in SUNYAC Tournament
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. -
With the final conference weekend complete, the Plattsburgh State men's and women's soccer teams now know their postseason place in the State University of New York Athletic Conference Tournament, which starts on Nov. 4 at on-campus sites. The semifinals and finals will be held Nov. 7-8 at U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame Fields in Oneonta.
The Cardinal men's squad (14-3-1 overall) earned the No. 2 seed with a 7-2-1 SUNYAC record and a first-round bye, advancing to the conference tournament semifinals on Friday, Nov. 7. The SUNYAC Final Four game times and admission prices will be announced.
In first round action, Oswego (8-8 overall, 6-4 SUNYAC) is at Brockport (9-5, 7-3) and Cortland (8-5-2, 6-3-1) plays at Oneonta (10-5-2, 6-3-1) in a battle of Red Dragons. Regular-season champion Geneseo is the top seed after going 11-3-1 overall and 9-0-1 in the conference.
Plattsburgh had a 2-2-1 record versus the SUNYAC tournament field this season.
Oct. 22, 2008
Plattsburgh Clinches SUNYAC Tourney Bye
POTSDAM, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State clinched a first round bye in the 2008 State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer tournament on Wednesday after knocking off Potsdam State 5-1 on the road. With Plattsburgh's fifth straight SUNYAC win, coupled with Brockport's 1-0 loss to Geneseo at home, the Cardinals solidified the No. 2 seed and a spot in the SUNYAC Semifinals on Nov. 7.
The Cardinals, who have won their last three SUNYAC road contests by a 15-1 combined score, are now 14-3-1 overall and 7-2-1 to complete league play. The Bears stand at 4-12-2 (0-9 SUNYAC) following their 11th loss in a row.
The teams played scoreless until the 38th minute when the Cardinals struck for three goals in a 2 minute and 21 second span. Ryan Ormsby made it 1-0, taking a feed from Nolan Ryan, and then Danny Faiella scored two unassisted goals 45 seconds apart to blow the game open for the visitors. Ryan, a freshman, also scored his first career goal in the 62nd minute for a 4-0 cushion.
Tim Parks put Potsdam on the scoreboard in the 79th minute on an assist from Brandon Kelley, wrapping up the scoring summary.
Plattsburgh also dominated shots (28-9), corner kicks (8-4) and shots on goal (16-3).
Oct. 18, 2008
Plattsburgh Shuts Down Buffalo State
BUFFALO - Joshua Cookfair and Danny Faiella scored goals to lead Plattsburgh State past host Buffalo State, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon in State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer play.
With the win, the Cardinals (13-3-1 overall) completed a weekend conference road sweep to vault them from fourth to sole possession of second place in the SUNYAC standings (6-2-1). The Bengals drop to 10-6 and 4-4 in the conference.
C.J. Taylor assisted on Cookfair's goal and Nolan Ryan contributed to Faiella's tally.
Oct. 17, 2008
Cardinals Edge Fredonia on the Road
FREDONIA, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team earned a 1-0 win at Fredonia State on Friday in State University of New York Athletic Conference action, pushing the Cardinals overall record to 12-3-1 (5-2-1 SUNYAC). The Blue Devils fall to 7-7 and 1-6 in the conference.
After the teams battled to a scoreless first half, Danny Faiella gave all the offense Plattsburgh would need in the 66th minute with his third goal of the season. C.J. Taylor assisted on the play.
Plattsburgh goalkeeper John San Filippo made four stops to notch his eighth shutout on the year.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
Plattsburgh vs Fredonia State (Oct 17, 2008 at Fredonia, N.Y.)
Plattsburgh (12-3-1, 5-2-1 SUNYAC) vs. Fredonia State (7-7-0, 1-6-0 SUNYAC)
Date: Oct 17, 2008; Attendance: 273; Weather:
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Plattsburgh......... 0 1 - 1
Fredonia State...... 0 0 - 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 65:52 PLATTMEN Danny Faiella (C.J. Taylor) - Scorer wins 50-50 ball in midfield, goal
Shots: Plattsburgh 17, Fredonia State 9
Saves: Plattsburgh 4 (John San Filippo 4), Fredonia State 6 (Andrew
Feldmann 6)
Oct. 11, 2008
Cardinals Turn Back SUNYAC Regular-Season Champions
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team came from behind to edge visiting Oneonta State, 2-1, in State University of New York Athletic Conference play on Saturday afternoon at the Field House Complex. Plattsburgh improves to 11-3-1 overall, and 4-2-1 in the SUNYAC, earning its first win over the Red Dragons since the 1981 season (1-0). Oneonta, which was the 2007 SUNYAC regular season champion with a perfect 11-0 league mark, falls to 8-4-1 and 4-3 in the conference.
With the victory, Plattsburgh snaps an 8-game losing streak to Oneonta and gives 24-year head coach Chris Waterbury his first win ever against the Red Dragons.
The hosts took the lead for good in the 72nd minute when Danny Faiella scored his second goal of the season on a rebound of a shot by Ryan Ormsby off the crossbar. Plattsburgh's David Hickman tied it 1-1 on a penalty kick goal, his second of the year, in the 41st minute after an Oneonta defender was whistled for a hand-ball inside the penalty area.
Oneonta used a set piece early in the first half to get on the scoreboard first. Nicholas Lange sent a direct free kick into front of the Plattsburgh goal 6 yards out where Matt Lindemann headed home his second of the season into the back of the net in the 15th minute.
Plattsburgh pressured Oneonta in the first half by getting six shots to the Red Dragons' one--which was Lindemann's goal. The Cardinals enjoyed a 14-5 shots advantage for the game, and they dominated in corner kicks, 11-2.
Oct. 10, 2008
Shaughnessy Scores Twice in 3-0 Win vs. New Paltz
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Pat Shaughnessy scored two goals and Joshua Cookfair had two assists to lead Plattsburgh State to a 3-0 win Friday afternoon over New Paltz in State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer action at the Field House Complex. The host Cardinals improve to 10-3-1 overall, including 3-2-1 in the SUNYAC, while the Hawks lost their fourth in a row to fall to 4-7-2 and 1-5 in the conference.
After the teams played to a scoreless first half, Plattsburgh exploded for three goals in the second 45 minutes to earn their eighth home victory in nine starts this season. Shaughnessy, a freshman product out of Plattsburgh High, leads the Cardinals with 12 goals after scoring in the 56th and 79th minute. Defender Noel Tipovski made it 2-0 with his second goal of the year in the 62nd minute.
John San Filippo stopped four shots to achieve his seventh shutout.
For the Hawks, reserve Lucas Natel led the team with two shots on goal.
Plattsburgh outshot New Paltz 14-8, including 11 to 6 in the decisive second half. The Cardinals also had a 7-2 edge in corner kicks.
Oct. 4, 2008
Lakers Upset Plattsburgh at Home
OSWEGO, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team had its five-game win streak against Oswego snapped on Saturday afternoon when the host Lakers registered a 2-1 victory in State University of New York Athletic Conference play. The Cardinals fall to 9-3-1 overall and 2-2-1 in the SUNYAC while Oswego improves to 5-5 and 3-1. Plattsburgh had posted four shutout wins in the last five meetings before its last loss at the hands of the Lakers during the 2002 season.
Felipe Cavalcanti scored twice in the first half. Then in the second half during the 55th minute, Oswego had to hang on to the lead after Plattsburgh cut it to within 2-1 after a Lakers defender kicked the ball into his own net during a scramble off a corner kick for an own goal.
Plattsburgh applied offensive pressure in the first half by outshooting Oswego 8 to 3, but couldn't convert any scoring chances. The Cardinals finished with an 11-7 shots advantage and was 5-0 in corner kicks.
Oct. 3, 2008
Plattsburgh Ties Cortland on the Road
CORTLAND, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State sophomore newcomer and former Cortland player Matt Mankowski scored his sixth goal of the season in the 55th minute, lifting the visiting Cardinals to a 1-1 double-overtime tie with Cortland on Friday night in a State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer contest at the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex. The Red Dragons' record now stands at 4-2-2 overall and 2-0-1 in the conference, while the Cardinals are 9-2-1 and 2-1-1.
Mankowski, who played his freshman year in 2004 with the Red Dragons, scored on a header off a corner kick by C.J. Taylor.
Cortland grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 40th minute on senior Bryan Patterson's team-high fifth goal of the season. Sophomore Matt Kutzer served a long pass toward the top of the box from the right side and Patterson knocked a header over Plattsburgh senior goalie John San Filippo, who had charged off his line.
Plattsburgh had an excellent chance to take the lead in the 78th minute, but junior Joe Bogart's shot from in close rang off the crossbar and out of play. In the waning moments, the Red Dragons pressured and Patterson sent a header just wide after freshman E.J. Reutemann's original shot was blocked.
In the first overtime, Mankowski's early bid from the right side was denied by Steve Axtell. Cortland senior Dave Jacques nearly had the chance to end the game in the 96th minute when he broke in alone but couldn't control a pass from Patterson and could not get off a shot. Neither team had a good look in the second overtime period.
Cortland 1, Plattsburgh 1 (2OT)
Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists): Plattsburgh: Matt Mankowski 1-0, C.J. Taylor 0-1; Cortland: Bryan Patterson 1-0, Matt Kutzer 0-1
Halftime: Cortland 1, Plattsburgh 0
Shots: Plattsburgh 18, Cortland 10
Corner kicks:Plattsburgh 5, Cortland 4
Fouls: Plattsburgh 20, Cortland 13
Saves: John San Filippo (Plattsburgh) 1 (1 GA 110:00); Steve Axtell (Cortland) 4 (1 GA in 110:00)
Sep. 27, 2008
Plattsburgh Grounds Golden Eagles
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - A day after losing its first home game since the 2005 season, Plattsburgh State rebounded on Saturday afternoon with a 3-0 shutout of visiting Brockport in State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer action at the Field House Soccer Complex. The 18th nationally ranked Cardinals improve to 9-2 overall and 2-1 in the SUNYAC, while the Golden Eagles fall to 4-3 and 2-1 also in the conference.
The teams played a scoreless first half that was even as Plattsburgh had six shots to five for Brockport and corner kicks were four apiece.
But the second half was all Plattsburgh, which dominated shots 11-2 over the last 45 minutes and led 17 to 7 for the game. David Hickman gave the Cardinals all the scoring they would need in the 51st minute with his first collegiate goal on a pass from Bart Misiak. Chad Shennett made it 2-0 in the 70th minute on assists by Pat Shaughnessy and Matt Mankowski. Mankowski scored an insurance goal three minutes later, taking a feed from Shennett.
John San Filippo notched his sixth shutout thanks to a defense--including Misiak, Mike Pinamonti, Gurtej Dhillon and Noel Tipovski--that didn't allow a shot on goal.
For Brockport, Brad Lefort and Aaron Acello each had two shots and starting goalkeeper Craig Waasdorp made three saves in 74 minutes and 30 seconds of action.
Sep. 26, 2008
Geneseo Tops Plattsburgh in Physical Game
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Geneseo scored two unanswered goals in the second half to edge Plattsburgh 2-1 on Friday at the Plattsburgh State Field House Soccer Complex, snapping the Cardinals' 34-game home unbeaten streak. The Knights, who won their first road game in three chances, improve to 4-3 overall, including 2-0 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer standings. The Cardinals (8-2, 1-1 SUNYAC), who are ranked 18th in NCAA Division III (NSCAA poll), lose for only the second time this season.
Before tonight, Plattsburgh's last home loss occurred on Sep. 17, 2005, at the hands of Brockport, 2-1. The Cardinals' school record is 40 consecutive games without a loss, set from 1991 to 1996. Plattsburgh went 31-0-3 and had outscored its opponents 105-6 during its latest streak.
Joey Mort scored the decisive goal, unassisted, in the 84th minute, collecting a loose ball six yards out and scoring in the upper left-hand corner. The Knights tied the score 1-1 in the 59th minute when Joe Walter found Jason Tartick for his second goal of the season, tucking his shot just inside the left post.
Freshman Pat Shaughnessy gave Plattsburgh a 1-0 lead on a header in the 51st minute. C.J. Taylor and Matt Mankowski were credited with assists on the play. Shaughnessey leads the team with 10 goals.
Geneseo's Jeremy Reeves finished with six saves while John San Filippo made five stops in the Plattsburgh goal.
The game, which was played under steady showers, featured 40 fouls, including 26 whistled on Plattsburgh.
Sep. 20, 2008
Plattsburgh Corrals Morrisville Mustangs
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team defeated Morrisville State in its State University of New York Athletic Conference opener, 7-0, on Saturday night at the Field House Soccer Complex. The Cardinals improve to 8-1 overall, while the Mustangs drop their first conference contest and fall to 2-4-2 overall.
Plattsburgh has won 18 of its last 19 SUNYAC openers, and extended its home unbeaten streak to 34 games at 31-0-3.
Pat Shaughnessy and Gilbert Francillon each scored two goals for the Cardinals to lead the way offensively. Shaughnessy's two goals in the 27th and 31st minutes give him a team-leading nine for the season. Mark Misiak scored his first collegiate goal in the 69th minute for Plattsburgh's sixth goal of the contest. Chad Shennett and Joe Bogart also added goals for the Cardinals, who received all seven goals from the bench.
The Mustangs' pesky defense kept the Cardinals off the scoreboard for the first 26 minutes before going into the intermission down 3-0. Plattsburgh finished the game with advantages of 32-1 in shots and 14-0 in corner kicks.
Andrey Tomoroska tallied nine saves in net for Morrisville, and Plattsburgh's John San Filippo stopped a Chris Wisdom drive in the first half. Kellen Mack and Patrick Lynch split time in the second half, preserving the Cardinals' seventh shutout of the year.
Sep. 19, 2008
Cardinals Edge Saint Lawrence in Hard-Fought Battle
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team defeated visiting Saint Lawrence 1-0 in a key NCAA Division III Northeast Region battle among North Country-based schools on Friday afternoon at the Field House Complex. In the latest NSCAA coaches' regional poll, the Cardinals are ranked fourth while the Saints are eighth.
The Cardinals earned just their fourth win in the last 17 meetings between the teams, improving to 7-1 before their conference opener tomorrow night (6 p.m.) against Morrisville. The Saints, who are 1-2 this season versus the State University of New York Athletic Conference, fall to 4-3 overall.
The only goal of the game came in the 50th minute when Mike Pinamonti sent a free kick from the right side into the middle of the penalty area where Noel Tipovski headed in his first tally of the season past a diving Emilio Coletta.
Coletta, who finished with eight saves, kept the Saints close by making solid saves off good Plattsburgh scoring chances in the second half.
John San Filippo had two saves for the Cardinals, who have won their last three outings and given up one goal in the last 233 minutes.
Plattsburgh held a 13-10 advantage in shots, but Saint Lawrence had six corners to a pair by the Cardinals. The teams combined for 28 fouls.
Sep. 19, 2008
San Filippo Sets School Career Shutouts Benchmark
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Senior All-America goalkeeper John San Filippo set a school record for career shutouts after the Plattsburgh State men's soccer team blanked visiting Castleton State, 2-0, in non-conference game on Wednesday night at the Field House Complex. The Cardinals improve to 6-1 on the year while the Spartans fall to 2-5.
San Filippo made two saves to earn his fourth shutout of the season and 25th overall, breaking the all-time Cardinals record of 24, set by Chris Balducci from 1990-92 and tied by Andrew Cumbo from 1995-98.
Matt Mankowski led Plattsburgh with two goals in the 39th and 64th minutes. He headed the first goal into the upper right-hand corner after receiving a crossing pass into the penalty area by David Hickman. Danny Faiella was credited with an assist on the second goal.
Mike Anthony made four saves for the Spartans, including two stops from point-blank range.
Plattsburgh also held advantages in shots (15-4) and corner kicks (7-1).
Sep. 13, 2008
Second-Half Explosion Leads to SJFC Rout
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team used six goals in the second half to bury visiting Saint John Fisher 7-1 Saturday afternoon in the Battle of Cardinals at the Field House Complex. The Plattsburgh Cardinals, who were coming off a 3-1 upset loss Wednesday at Norwich in their first game as the 22nd-ranked team in the latest NCAA Division III Top 25 coaches' poll, improve to 5-1 overall, extending their home unbeaten streak to 31 games (28-0-3) since 2005. The Saint John Fisher Cardinals are 1-4 on the year.
C.J. Taylor and Joshua Cookfair each led Plattsburgh with a goal and two assists, and Pat Shaughnessy added two goals. Shaughnessy, a freshman, tops the team with seven goals.
Brad Ervin and Danny Byrnes traded goals 30 seconds apart as the teams were tied 1-1 going into halftime.
Holding a tenuous 2-1 lead, Plattsburgh put the game away with five goals during a span of 9 minutes and 24 seconds, ignited by Taylor's fifth of the season in the 79th minute.
Plattsburgh led 20-8 in shots and 5-4 in corner kicks.
Adam Durst had nine saves for SJF while John San Filippo had three for Plattsburgh.
Sep. 10, 2008
Plattsburgh Suffers First Loss on the Road
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - After making its season debut in the NCAA Division III Top 25 coaches' poll this week, No. 22-ranked Plattsburgh State lost its first game of the season at the hands of host Norwich University, 3-1, on Wednesday evening in non-conference action. The Cardinals dip to 4-1 while the Cadets improve to 4-0. The Cardinals have been nationally ranked at some point in the season for the last 16 years.
After a scoreless first half, Norwich struck first when Jon Amell found the back of the net in the 57th minute for a 1-0 lead--the first goal allowed by Plattsburgh in over 1278 minutes since last season. A 1-0 loss at Oneonta on Oct. 6, 2007, was the last time the Cardinals had been scored upon, racking up a school-record 12 straight shutouts.
Plattsburgh senior All-America keeper John San Filippo saw his school-record consecutive shutout minutes snapped at 1,233 minutes and 53 seconds, which ranks second in NCAA Division III men's soccer history. Peter Boyer of Drew is No. 1 with 1,428:00, set from Sept. 20 to Nov. 29, 2003. San Filippo made six saves against the Cadets.
Freshman Pat Shaughnessy tied the game 10 minutes later, taking a feed from Nolan Ryan.
But during the 80th minute, Drew Dilley and Jason Bliss scored 45 seconds apart to ice the game for the Cadets.
Sep. 7, 2008
Plattsburgh Claims Cardinal Classic
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team earned its ninth consecutive Cardinal Classic championship on Sunday by virture of being the only 2-0 squad in the two-day tournament. The host Cardinals (4-0 overall) shut out Plymouth State today, 5-0, at the Field House Soccer Complex--the 12th game in a row without allowing an opponent to score, dating to last season. The Panthers fall to 1-1.
All-Tournament Team: Offensive MVP--Pat Shaughnessy, Plattsburgh; Defensive MVP--Noel Tipovski, Plattsburgh; Dylan Reed, Potsdam; Semir Mehmedovic, Plymouth; Gareth Stephens, Plymouth; Andrew Fusco, Plattsburgh; Nolan Ryan, Plattsburgh.
Plattsburgh goalkeeper John San Filippo tied Chris Balducci (1990-92) and Andrew Cumbo (1995-98) for the most career shutouts in school history with 24.
Ryan Ormsby came off the bench to lead the Plattsburgh offense with two goals. In the 22nd minute, the Cardinals benefited from a Panther own goal when a defender tried to clear a through-pass away from a striker but the ball lofted over the head of his keeper and into the goal.
Plattsburgh outshot Plymouth 18-2 and enjoyed a 9-0 advantage in corner kicks.
In the first game of the afternoon, Potsdam (2-1-1) routed Green Mountain (0-4), 6-1, behind two goals apiece from Dylan Reed and Brandon Kelley. The Eagles' lone tally came off a Bears player for an own goal.
Sep. 6, 2008
Plattsburgh Rolls Green Mountain, Plymouth Wins
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Three players had a multiple-goal game Saturday afternoon as host Plattsburgh State blanked Green Mountain, 8-0, in the Cardinal Men's Classic opener at the Field House Soccer Complex. The Cardinals improve their record to 3-0 while the Eagles fell to 0-3.
Pat Shaughnessy came off the bench and found the back of the net three times, C.J. Taylor scored twice and Matt Mankowski also had two goals. Reserve Kurt Schuler scored his first career goal in the 51st minute to give Plattsburgh a 7-0 lead. All told, 13 players registered at least one point.
Taylor scored his first goal just 29 seconds into the contest, taking a pass from Mankowski.
The Cardinals peppered the Eagles goal with 37 shots, including 20 on target. Green Mountain didn't get off any shots.
Ryder Ritchie had 10 saves for Green Mountain, which finished with 12. John San Filippo, Kellen Mack and Patrick Lynch combined on Plattsburgh's 11th straight shutout dating to last season, extending the team's scoreless streak over opponents to 1,132 minutes.
In the second game of the day, Plymouth State (1-0) built a 2-0 lead in the second half before holding off Potsdam, 3-2. Gareth Stephens scored the game-winning goal with 1 minute and 23 seconds remaining.
Dylan Reed scored both of the goals for the Bears (1-1-1), who fought back from a two-goal deficit after the 49th minute.
Bears goalkeeper D.J. Martin made eight saves, including a penalty kick attempt and two shots from close range to limit Plymouth to a 1-0 advantage at halftime.
Sep. 5, 2008
"LiveStats" Feature to Make Debut for Cardinal Classic
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - For the first time in Plattsburgh State Athletics history, "LiveStats" will be available online during the 2008-09 academic year for selected home games in men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's hockey, baseball, softball and men's lacrosse. This feature allows a computer user with an Internet connection to "follow" real-time statistics and play-by-play accounts of the contest. Plattsburgh has teamed up with Internet Consulting Services (ICS) to provide the service.
For men's soccer, use the link http://sidearmstats.com/plattsburgh/msoc
For women's soccer, use the link http://sidearmstats.com/plattsburgh/wsoc
The "action" won't begin until the game starts.
Aug. 31, 2008
Cardinals Upset Nationally Ranked F&M on the Road
LANCASTER, Pa. - Joshua Cookfair scored the game's only goal in the 29th minute and t he Plattsburgh State defense made a 1-0 upset victory stand up over No. 21 Franklin & Marshall on Sunday to wrap up play in the Franklin & Marshall Kick-off Men's Soccer Classic at North Campus Athletic Field. The host Diplomats of the Centennial Conference, who went 15-4 and made the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2007, fall to 1-1.
The Cardinals (2-0) broke the school record of 10 straight shutouts (the 1994 squad had nine in a row)and have not allowed a goal for 1.042 minutes, both feats dating to last year. During the weekend, Plattsburgh shut out teams that saw action in last season's NCAA tournament on back-to-back days, defeating an Eastern team, 2-0 on Saturday, that reached the Sweet 16.
Cookfair deflected a ball off a defender for a volley shot past Zach Zamek for his first goal of the season.
Plattsburgh had 13 shots and limited F&M to just one that didn't come until the 61st minute, and also dominated in corner kicks, 8-0.
Cardinals selected to the F&M Classic All-Tournament Team include: Andrew Fusco (M), David Hickman (M), Bart Misiak (D), Mike Pinamonti (D), John San Filippo (GK).
Aug. 30, 2008
Cardinals Shut Out Eastern in Season Opener
LANCASTER, Pa. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team beat Eastern University, 2-0, behind goals by C.J. Taylor and Matt Ormsby in the opening round of the Franklin & Marshall Kick-off Classic on Saturday afternoon at North Campus Athletic Field. The Cardinals (1-0) tied a school record with their ninth consecutive shutout and extended their benchmark streak of 952 minutes without allowing a goal dating to last year; the 1994 squad also had nine straight shutouts. The Eagles (0-1), of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, are coming off a 13-6-2 campaign and NCAA Division III Tournament second round appearance in 2007.
Taylor converted a penalty kick goal in the 51st minute after a Plattsburgh player was fouled inside the goal area. Ormsby added an insurance goal in the 68th minute as the Cardinals opened the second half with seven shots in a row to keep the Eastern defense on its heels. Danny Faiella was credited with an assist on the second goal.
Plattsburgh dominated the Eagles in shots (14-4) and corner kicks (8-0) while inducing three offside traps.
Aug. 5, 2008
Cardinals Announce 2008 Men's Soccer Slate
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team will open the 2008 season in Lancaster, Pa., for the Franklin&Marshall Kick-off Classic on Aug. 30-31, when the Cardinals will play Eastern on Saturday and the host Diplomats on Sunday. The 19-game regular-season schedule also includes nine home dates, non-conference contests against St. John Fisher and St. Lawrence and a full State University of New York Athletic Conference docket. Click here for 2008 Plattsburgh Men's Soccer Schedule
The Cardinal Classic (Sep. 6-7) signals the home opener, welcoming visiting teams Plymouth State, Potsdam and Green Mountain. Plattsburgh has won the last eight tournament titles.
Plattsburgh begins the conference schedule on Sep. 20 against Morrisville at home, which is part of a stretch of a season-long four-game homestand. The Cardinals will have seven of nine September games played at the friendly confines of the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex, where the program is currently on a 28-game home unbeaten streak.
Head coach Chris Waterbury is expected to return eight starters among 19 players off last season's squad that went 14-2-4 overall, 7-2-2 in SUNYAC, reached the conference championship game and surrendered only four goals. The Cardinals also ended 2007 by not allowing a goal for 862 consecutive minutes, a school record.
2005 SUNYAC Champions / 2005 NCAA Semifinalists
Coach's Corner
Men's Soccer Coach Chris Waterbury:
"Our team tactics require an exceptional player. The type of player we look for must possess superior tactical and technical abilities. Pace, speed of play, and vision are paramount to our success. We look for players who have an aggressive attitude and a passion for the game. Physical toughness is essential at our level. We are very proud and passionate of our soccer program. It takes a special person to be a part of the Plattsburgh State men's soccer program." Learn more about Coach Chris Waterbury.
- A full coaching staff ensures individual attention and growth of the player.
- A highly competent and comprehensive sports medicine program for the care of the athlete.
- Strength coaches to help the player develop physically in an out of season.
- Academic support all year long to facilitate the success of the student-athlete.
- Community service activities and youth involvement.
- A commitment that extends to the player long after graduation.
A Winning Tradition
Dominant has been used to describe the success of the Plattsburgh State men's soccer team under four-time SUNYAC Coach of the Year Chris Waterbury, a term backed up by the program's extraordinary success.
In Division I, II, or III in New York, Plattsburgh State has the highest winning percentage of any men's soccer program in the state since 1990 (80%; 202-43-21).
- 17 straight winning seasons
- 15 straight years in post-season play
- NCAA Tournament in six of the last 10 seasons; a home unbeaten streak spanning six seasons
- Conference record of 106-18-7 since 1990
- Nine conference statistical records
- SUNYAC Champions 1992, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000
- ECAC Champions 1990, 1996.
The team competes in one of the top athletic conferences in the nation, the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC ), and the conference champion gains automatic entry into the NCAA Championship Tournament.
The men's soccer team, like all intercollegiate athletics teams at Plattsburgh State, focuses on a commitment to competitive excellence, academic achievement, and community service.
Contact Information
For more information about Men's Soccer at Plattsburgh State, please contact:
Coach Chris Waterbury
Phone: (518) 564-4142
E-mail: waterbcp@plattsburgh.edu