OWLS LOOK FOR BIG WINS THIS WEEK
The men's soccer team fell to Merrimack in their only game this week, giving them an overall record of 4-5-1. Their 3-2-4 NE-10 Conference record is good enough for seventh place in the standings. The Owls will host Stonehill College on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. and then hit the road for their next match. SCSU goes to Colchester, VT on Oct. 18 for another conference match against St. Michael's College set for 1 p.m.

LAST SEASON SUCCESSES
Last season the Owls defeated both of their next opponents, outscoring them 6-2 in the two contests. Sean O'Brien and Marino Crocco each scored their first collegiate goals in a 4-2 victory over Stonehill College. SCSU will look to take advantage in their final four games, as three out of their last four opponents have records below the .500 mark.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN IN THE BOOKS
For the 30th time in program history, the Southern Connecticut State University men's soccer team qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2007. The Owls finished the year with a 14-2-5 overall record. In all, the Owls have appeared in a national semifinal 17 times in school history and have won six national championships (1987, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1998 and 1999), more than any other Division II program.

2007 NORTHEAST-10 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
Freshman midfielder Brandin McClay's goal with 1:22 to play on Nov. 3 proved to be the game-winner, as the Owls won their first-ever Northeast-10 Tournament with a 2-1 triumph over Merrimack at Jess Dow Field. Previously, SCSU had won the NE-10 regular season title in 2000, 2001 and 2004.

FARRIER TOOK HOME THE HARDWARE
Junior defender Ancil Farrier collected plenty of accolades after an outstanding 2007 season in which he led the Owls in goals and points. Farrier took home First-Team All-America honors, while also receiving All-New England and All-Conference laurels. In addition, he also was named Most Valuable Player of the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament.

FOUR NAMED ALL-NEW ENGLAND
Four members of the men's soccer team - junior defender Ancil Farrier, senior forward Colin Jackson, junior defender Sean O'Brien and junior midfielder Djordje Jankovic - were all tabbed for All-New England honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in 2007.

COLLECTING CONFERENCE HARDWARE
Six Owls were named to Northeast-10 All-Conference teams for their play in 2007. Ancil Farrier and Colin Jackson were both named First-Team All-Conference. Djordje Jankovic and Sean O'Brien were both named Second-Team All-Conference, while junior defender Ricardo Garcia and senior goalkeeper Brendan Lawless were both named Third-Team All-Conference.

ON DECK
SCSU will return to action on Oct. 22 for an away match against American International College. Game time for this conference game is set for 4 p.m.