2007 NE-10 Men's Soccer

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September 17, 2007

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Henning Comé, Franklin Pierce (So., F, Gothenburg, Sweden) - Totaled 11 points with five goals and an assist in a 2-0 week. Led Franklin Pierce to a 4-1 win at Assumption with three goals. Posted five points with two goals and an assist in a 4-1 win over American International.

Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Week

Ryan Richards, UMass Lowell (So., GK , Holden, Mass.) – Recorded two shutouts with 1-0 wins over Bryant and Southern Connecticut. Was tested only once in the win over Bryant and had two saves in the victory at Southern Connecticut.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Angelo Reina, Le Moyne (Fr., F, Frankfurt, N.Y.) Scored one goal in each of Le Moyne's two victories this past week. Goal in the 88th minute lifted the team to a 2-1 victory over Bentley.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Michael Nikiforov, Bentley (Fr., GK, Framingham, Mass.) - Posted a 2.00 goal against average and .714 save percentage in a 1-1 week. He made six saves to earn the win against Bridgeport.

Harris Smriko, Bentley (So., MF, Ewing, N.J.) - Involved in every goal, recording seven points in two games. Scored two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist in the win over Bridgeport, also scored against Le Moyne.

Tom Madden, Bryant (Sr., GK, Saco, Maine) - Allowed one goal in 262 minutes of play this past week, posting a 2-1 record, while stopping 13 shots.

David Clifton, Franklin Pierce (Gr., F, London, England) – In a 2-0 week, collected three goals and an assist for seven points. Posted five points with two goals and an assist in a 4-1 win over American International. Also scored in a win over Assumption.

James Thorpe, Franklin Pierce (Sr., GK, East Longmeadow, Mass.) - Posted a 1.00 goals against average and .714 save in a 2-0 week. Made three saves to preserve the 4-1 win at Assumption. Stopped two shots in the 4-1 win over American International.

Steve White, Le Moyne (Jr., GK, Cortland, N.Y.) - Allowed only one goal in a 2-0 week, registering 8 saves.

Matt Dubois, UMass Lowell (Jr., F, Dracut, Mass.) - Scored the lone goal in the 88th minute in the 1-0 victory over Bryant.

Chris Bierbaum, Merrimack (Sr., F, Hingham, Mass.) - Posted a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over C.W. Post.

Jon Cournoyer, Saint Anselm (Sr., MF, N. Granby, Conn.) - Had a goal and an assist in the 4-2 win over Holy Family.

Tim Hubbard, Saint Anselm (Sr., MF, Marshfield, Mass.) - Scored two goals and had one assist in the 4-2 win over Holy Family.

Jason Burnett, Saint Michael's (So., GK, South Burlington, Vt.) - Recorded a win and tie, allowing only one goal while making six saves over two games.

Ryan Horan, Saint Michael's (Fr., MF, Wheeling, W.Va.) - Scored two goals in a 1-0-1 week.

Paulson Edum, Southern New Hampshire (So., F, Calabar, Nigeria) - Notched a goal and an assist in a 2-0 win over Stonehill.

Brian Guerrini, Stonehill (So., GK, Glastonbury, Conn.) – Made four saves and recorded a shutout in a 0-0 (2OT) draw with Pace.

Weekly Notes:


UMASS LOWELL: The River Hawks have allowed one goal in the last 620 minutes and shutout five opponents in the last six matches.