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OWLS LOOK FOR LANG'S 300TH WIN
The men's soccer team only allowed one goal last week, however went (0-1-1) on the week, dropping to (3-3-2) on the season. The Owls will face two opponents next week with winning records. First, SCSU will go to Syracuse, N.Y. to challenge No. 16 Le Moyne College in a non-conference match on Sept. 24. The game is scheduled for a 4 p.m. start. Next, on Sept. 27 the Owls will play the Falcons from Bentley College in a conference match at Jess Dow Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

A DIFFICULT WEEK
SCSU did not achieve the results that they had hoped for last week, however finished with some positive notes after the two games. Once again the Owls defense was stellar, only allowing one goal throughout the week. Andrew Esposito tallied a total of six saves and recorded his fourth shutout of the season.

LAST SEASON SUCCESS
In last year's season, the Owls battled Le Moyne College to a 2-2 draw and defeated Bentley College by the final score of 4-2. In the game against Le Moyne, Ancil Farrier had a goal, while teammate Djordje Jankovic added two assists.

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, sophomore 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.

QUICK OUT OF THE GATE
The Owls enjoyed success in the first half in 2007. On the season, SCSU outscored its opponents 18-4 in the opening 45 minutes of matches while also holding an 128-87 shots advantage in the first half.

ON DECK
The Owls return to action on Sept. 30, when they travel to Assumption College for a conference match. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.