Men's Soccer :: Carleton College

Carlton MIAC Player of the Year, Five Others Honored

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:36:40 -0600

After winning a third straight MIAC regular season title, the Carleton College men's soccer team is once again well represented on the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) awards list. Leading the way was senior defender Robert Carlton, who earned MIAC Player of the Year along with All-Conference honors.

Knights Missing From NCAA Championship Field

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:10:36 -0600

Despite a 15-5 record, the Carleton College men’s soccer team did not receive one of 17 Pool C bids to the 59-team field for the NCAA Championships. This year's win total is the second-best figure in program history, two shy of last year’s ledger (17-2-3). The Knights 2009 campaign did include a third straight MIAC regular-season crown, but the conference’s automatic bid went to the playoff champion, Macalester College.

Knights Lose Heartbreaker in MIAC Finals

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:31:52 -0600

Looking to win the MIAC championships as well as the regular season title, the Carleton’s men’s soccer team lost a thrilling MIAC championship game today 1-0 to Macalester College. The top-seeded Knights could not find the equalizer after Macalester’s Scott Petesch tapped one over the line in the 61st minute. The Knights certainly had their chances in the second half to put one in the net themselves, but were unable to convert on all opportunities.

Three Knights Receive Academic Award

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:45 -0600

Three members of the Carleton College men’s soccer team were named to the 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Team for their performance on the soccer field and in the classroom. Ross Hamilton was voted to the first team, while Robert Carlton and Tim Wills were second-team seelctions. For the second year in a row, the Knights had the most players honored in the MIAC.

Knights Blank Tommies, Advance to MIAC Final

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:38:07 -0600

The Carleton College men’s soccer team (15-4) posted a 3-0 victory over visiting University of St. Thomas (10-7-2) in the semifinals of the MIAC Playoffs. Senior Ross Hamilton converted a penalty kick opportunity in the 25th minute. Tim Wills then assisted on second-half insurance goals by Wes Elfman and Ryan Cammarota. The Knights will host Macalester College this Saturday at 1 p.m. with the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament on the line.

Knights Drop Out of National Rankings

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:22:44 -0600

In the most recent NSCAA national rankings the Carleton men’s soccer team (14-4, 8-2 MIAC) dropped out of the national rankings after presiding in the No. 23 spot last week. Last week was the first time that the Knights were nationally ranked since the preseason poll. In the NSCAA regional rankings the Knights also dropped two spots from No. 3 to No. 5.

Oles Snap Knights 12-Game Win Streak

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:17:14 -0600

After having their regular-season finale postponed one day by poor field conditions, the Carleton College men’s soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision at St. Olaf College. The loss snapped the Knights 12-game win streak that spanned six weeks.

Knights Return to National Rankings at No. 23

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:36:37 -0500

In the most recent NSCAA national rankings the Carleton men’s soccer team (14-3, 8-1 MIAC) is listed at No. 23. This is the first time since the preseason rankings, where the Knights debuted at No. 14, that the team has been listed among the nation’s top 25 squads. Carleton is the MIAC’s lone representative in the national rankings.

Shutout Streak Ends, Win Streak Reaches a Dozen

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:43:26 -0500

The Carleton College men’s soccer team saw its season-best streak finally snapped as the Knights concluded their trip to Colorado. Not to worry, though, it was simply the shutout streak that came to an abrupt end after nearly 800 minutes. In fact, the Knights seem unfazed by the snowy conditions or by finding the ball in the back of their own net and simply rallied for a 3-1 win over Colorado College behind a goal and an assist from junior Wes Elfman.

Knights Open Colorado Trip with 11th Straight Triumph

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:51:09 -0500

Overcoming blustery conditions in Colorado Springs, the Carleton men’s soccer team (13-3, 8-1 MIAC) scored early and often in wining its 11th consecutive match. Following the 5-0 win over Ripon College (Wis.), the Knights have outscored opponents by an astronomical 30-to-1 margin during the win streak. Ryan Cammarota sparked the potent attack by tallying a goal and two assists.

Knights Ride 10-Game Winning Streak to No. 3 in NCAA Regional Rankings

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:30:32 -0500

The Carleton College men’s soccer team debuts at No. 3 in the first regional poll released by the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Committee. The Knights also moved up two spots in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America regional rankings and are tied for fourth in the North Region.

Elfman Tabbed MIAC Athlete of the Week

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:23:20 -0500

Junior forward Wes Elfman (Madison, Wis./Edgewood) of the Carleton College’s men’s soccer team was named MIAC men’s soccer athlete of the week for his performances against University of St. Thomas and Augsburg College.