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Former Titan To Lead UW-Milwaukee Women's Soccer Program

Greg HenschelFormer UW-Oshkosh men's soccer player Greg Henschel was named Tuesday (Jan. 24) as the new head women's soccer coach at National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I UW-Milwaukee.

Henschel goes to UW-Milwaukee from UW-Whitewater, where he led both the men's and women's soccer teams to Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) titles and appearances in the NCAA Division III Championship this past fall.

Henschel has been in charge of both the men's and women's programs at UW-Whitewater since 1999, leading the two squads to a combined 290 victories and 11 NCAA Division III postseason berths. He replaces Michael Moynihan, who left UW-Milwaukee in December to become the head women's soccer coach at NCAA Division I Northwestern University (Ill.).

Henschel capped his tenure at UW-Whitewater with a record-setting season in 2011. The team set school records for wins (14) and winning percentage (.705). Henschel was named the WIAC Coach of the Year after guiding his squad to the WIAC title and a spot in the "Sweet 16" of the NCAA Division III Championship. Henschel, who also led UW-Whitewater to the 2010 WIAC title, collected 126 victories while in charge of the women's program.

On the men's side, Henschel tallied 164 wins and led the Warhawks to 10 NCAA Division III postseason appearances. His squads reached the "Sweet 16" of the NCAA tournament four times. The Warhawks won the WIAC title each of the last three years, the first three years the league has determined a men's soccer champion. Henschel is a two-time WIAC Coach of the Year honoree.

Henschel's background includes assistant coaching positions at both UW-Oshkosh and Thomas College (Georgia).

Henschel played soccer at UW-Oshkosh from 1991-94. Upon graduation in 1996, the two-time NCAA Division III all-region selection held school records for goals in a season, goals for a career and total points. Henschel's UW-Oshkosh teams compiled a 61-11-7 record and qualified for NCAA Division III postseason play three times. In 1994, the Titans compiled an 18-0-3 record and advanced to the semifinal round of the NCAA Division III Championship. Henschel, a graduate of Brookfield
East High School, also played professionally with the Rockford (Ill.) Raptors of the A-League and the Tallahassee (Fla.) Scorpions of the Eastern Indoor Soccer League.

Henschel takes over a UW-Milwaukee team that won a school-record 19 matches and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division I Championship this past fall. Led by nine all-conference honorees, including the Horizon League Player of the Year, Defensive Co-Player of the Year and an All-American, the Panthers finished the season ranked 23rd in the country by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). UW-Milwaukee has won the past 12 Horizon League championships.

Chaney Named D3soccer.com All-American

D3soccer Will Chaney

UW-Oshkosh defender Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg) has been selected to D3soccer.com's National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III All-America Men's Soccer Team for the second consecutive season. Chaney, who received All-America second-team recognition a year ago, was one of 11 players voted to this year's third team.

D3soccer.com named 33 players to its 2011 All-America squad, including Forward of the Year Travis Wall of Ohio Wesleyan University, Midfielder of the Year Sam DeMello of St. Lawrence University (N.Y.), Defender of the Year Jake Urbanek of University of Texas-Tyler and Goalkeeper of the Year Steve O'Meara of Luther College. Jay Martin of Ohio Wesleyan University was chosen as the website's Coach of the Year.

Other members of the first team were forwards Vinny Bell of Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) and Brian Lybert of Christopher Newport University (Va.), midfielders Zach Adler of Stevens Institute of Technology (N.Y.) and Victor Almendariz of University of Texas-Tyler and defenders Alex Laird of St. Lawrence University, Corey Adams of Johns Hopkins University (Md.) and Justin Eglseder of Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.).

Chaney started 17 of the 18 contests that he played in this past season and anchored a UW-Oshkosh defense that allowed just 10 goals. The Titans recorded 10 shutouts, yielded just 130 shots and ranked ninth in the NCAA Division III with their 0.54 goals against average.

Last month, Chaney was named the Defender of the Year in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) and a second-team selection on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's NCAA Division III All-North Region squad.

Chaney appeared in 76 matches during his UW-Oshkosh career, including 52 as a starter. He totaled two goals and six assists in helping the Titans to a 54-16-9 record. In 2010, UW-Oshkosh compiled a 20-1-3 record and advanced to the semifinal round of the NCAA Division III Championship. The Titans went 10-6-2 this past season and finished second in the WIAC with a 5-3 mark.

2011 D3soccer.com NCAA Division III All-America Team

Five Titans Named To All-Wisconsin Team

Will ChaneyTim StadlerLed by the repeat first-team selections of defender Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg) and midfielder Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa), UW-Oshkosh placed five players on the 2011 All-Wisconsin National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Men's Soccer squad.

UW-Oshkosh was represented on the second team by midfielder Evan Maly (Sr. • Neenah), forward Garrett O'Brien (Sr. • Shoreview, Minn.) and goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa).

NCAA Division III coaches in Wisconsin selected 43 players to this year's team, with 14 voted to the first and second squads and 15 to the third.

Chaney, who was named the state's Defensive Player of the Year, started 17 of the 18 contests that he played in this past season and contributed one assist. He anchored a UW-Oshkosh defense that recorded 10 shutouts and allowed just 10 goals. Chaney was also named the 2011 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Defensive Player of the Year.

Chaney appeared in 76 matches during his UW-Oshkosh career, including 52 as a starter. The two-time NCAA Division III All-North Region selection finished his career with two goals and six assists.

Stadler started 14 of the 18 matches that he played in this past season and counted a team-high six assists. He scored two goals, including the match-winner in the Titans' 1-0 victory over UW-Superior.

Stadler's career spanned 69 matches, including 55 as a starter. He concluded his career with 16 goals and 16 assists. Stadler, a two-time NCAA Division III All-North Region selection, scored 12 goals in 2010 to help UW-Oshkosh reach the semifinal round of the NCAA Division III Championship.

A starter in 13 of the 18 matches that he played in, Maly scored three goals and assisted on another this past year. He was an integral part of a UW-Oshkosh defense that allowed just 130 shots on the season. Maly finished his 68-game UW-Oshkosh career with 10 goals and four assists.

O'Brien scored a team-high five goals as a starter in eight of the 17 games that he played in this past season. O'Brien, who also tallied one assist, had two goals in UW-Oshkosh victories of 7-0 over Finlandia University and 6-0 over St. Norbert College. O’Brien compiled 11 goals and six assists during his 42-game career.

Pike led the WIAC this past season with his 0.54 goals against average and six shutouts. Pike started 15 of the 16 contests that he played in and saved 42 shots during his 1,330 minutes of action. Pike's goals against average ranked 10th in the NCAA Division III. He finished his 56-game career with 20 shutouts and a 0.59 goals against average.

Carthage College had midfielder Billy Hamilton, defender Zak Khoshbin and goalkeeper Milan Tijanic named to the All-Wisconsin first team. Other first-team selections were defender Adam Bruk and forward Jordan Wickman of Carroll University, midfielder Josh Chamberlain and forward Kevin Kron of UW-Whitewater, forward Jackson Wilkins of Beloit College, midfielder Kyle Sytsma of Concordia University Wisconsin, midfielder Dan Hosko of Milwaukee School of Engineering, forward Brandon Chmiel of UW-Platteville and defender Dan Warnke of UW-Superior.

Kron was selected as the state's Offensive Player of the Year and Steve Domin of Carthage College as the state's Coach of the Year.

UW-Oshkosh compiled a 10-6-2 record and finished second in the WIAC with a 5-3 mark.

2011 All-Wisconsin NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Team

Titans Receive National Academic Award

CoSIDAThe UW-Oshkosh men's soccer squad received a citation from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) after recording a 3.07 grade point average during the 2010-11 school year.

A total of 218 men's teams earned the Team Academic Award for achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Schools from all three divisions of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics were eligible for the award.

UW-Oshkosh, which last received the award in 2008, was the only school from the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference to be recognized. Other Wisconsin award winners were Beloit College (3.28), Lawrence University (3.20), Maranatha Baptist Bible College (3.11) and Marquette University (3.00).

On the field, UW-Oshkosh enjoyed a very successful season. The Titans compiled a 20-1-3 record and reached the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Championship.

UW-Oshkosh went 10-6-2 during the 2011 campaign for its 26th consecutive winning season.

Chaney, Stadler Obtain All-Region Status

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The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) has named UW-Oshkosh's Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg) and Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) to its 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III All-North Region Men's Soccer Team for the second straight year.

Both players earned second-team recognition after receiving first-team accolades in 2010. A total of 33 players were chosen to this year's three All-North Region squads.

Chaney, a defender, started 17 of the 18 contests that he played in and contributed one assist. He anchored a UW-Oshkosh defense that recorded 10 shutouts and allowed just 10 goals. The Titans' 0.54 goals against average ranked ninth in the NCAA Division III.

Chaney appeared in 76 matches during his UW-Oshkosh career, including 52 as a starter. The two-time All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) first team selection finished his career with two goals and six assists.

Stadler, a midfielder, started 14 of the 18 matches that he played in and counted a team-high six assists. He scored two goals, including the match-winner against UW-Superior on Oct. 29.

Stadler's career spanned 69 matches, including 55 as a starter. He concluded his career with 16 goals and 16 assists. Stadler, a two-time All-WIAC first team selection, scored 12 goals to help UW-Oshkosh reach the semifinal round of the 2010 NCAA Division III Championship.

Chaney and Stadler were members of UW-Oshkosh teams that posted a four-year record of 54-16-9, including a 20-1-3 mark in 2010. The Titans went 10-6-2 this past season.

Players named to the 11-member All-North Region first team were midfielder Ryan Cammarota and forward Tim Wills of Carleton College (Minn.), defender Michael Olson, midfielder James Garcia-Prats and goalkeeper Steve O'Meara of Luther College (Iowa), defender Justin Egsleder of Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.), defender Chad Gilmer of Augsburg College (Minn.), midfielder Logan Simpson of Monmouth College (Ill.), forward David Rosenthal of St. Olaf College (Minn.), midfielder Michael Hutton of the University of St. Thomas (Minn.) and forward Kevin Kron of UW-Whitewater.

2011 NSCAA NCAA Division III All-North Region Team

Seven Titans Earn All-WIAC Honors

Will ChaneyGarrett O'BrienTim StadlerDefender Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg) and midfielder Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) repeated as first-team selections to highlight UW-Oshkosh’s seven players on the All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men’s Soccer Team.

Joining Chaney and Stadler on the 11-player first team was UW-Oshkosh forward Garrett O’Brien (Sr. • Shoreview, Minn.).

UW-Oshkosh players named to the 12-member second team were forward Ryan Hanna (So. • Verona), midfielder Evan Maly (Sr. • Neenah), defender Paul Marx (Jr. • New Berlin) and goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa).

Chaney, who was selected as the league's Defensive Player of the Year, led UW-Oshkosh to a WIAC-best 0.54 goals allowed per game. The Titans posted a conference-high 10 shutouts and limited their opponents to 7.2 shots per match. Chaney recorded one assist this season to finish his career with two goals and six assists in 76 games (52 starts).

The team leader with six assists, Stadler tallied two goals and 10 points. He saw action in all 18 contests, starting 14 times. Stadler accounted for the game's only goal in a win over UW-Superior. Stadler concludes his UW-Oshkosh career with 16 goals and 16 assists for 48 points. He also tallied eight game-winning goals in 69 matches (55 starts).

O’Brien received his first All-WIAC selection after leading UW-Oshkosh with five goals. He also marked one assist in his 17 contests (8 starts) played. O’Brien scored two goals in wins over both Finlandia University (Mich.) and St. Norbert College. During his 42-game career (10 starts), O’Brien compiled 11 goals and six assists for 28 points.

Both Hanna and Maly scored three goals for the Titans. Maly appeared in all 18 games (13 starts), while Hanna started each of his 12 matches played. Hanna scored a pair of goals as the Titans defeated Finlandia University on Oct. 30.

Part of a UW-Oshkosh defense that yielded 10 goals in 18 contests, Marx added three points during his 14 games (10 starts).

Pike started 15 of his 16 matches played and led the conference in goals against average (0.54) and shutouts (six). His goals against average ranks 11th in the NCAA Division III. He also totaled 42 saves in 1,330 minutes of action. Pike finished his career with 20 shutouts and a 0.59 goals against average in 56 games played (51 starts).

UW-Superior put midfielders Alberto Rivero-Garcia and Eric Nilsen, forward Thomas Shuldheisz and defender Dan Warnke on the first team. The squad also included forward Brandon Chmiel and defender Anthony Heller of UW-Platteville and forward Kevin Kron and goalkeeper Aaron Sesselmann of UW-Whitewater.

Kron received the league’s Offensive Player of the Year award, while UW-Whitewater’s Greg Henschel was voted WIAC Coach of the Year.

UW-Oshkosh compiled a 10-6-2 record and finished second in the WIAC with a 5-3 mark.

2011 All-WIAC Men's Soccer Team

O'Brien Receives WIAC Scholar-Athlete Award

Garrett O'BrienUW-Oshkosh’s Garrett O’Brien (Sr. • Shoreview, Minn.) has been chosen as the 2011 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men’s Soccer recipient of the Max Sparger Scholar-Athlete Award.

O’Brien carries a 3.68 grade point average and is majoring in marketing and supply chain operations management. He is a three-time member of the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll and has been recognized on the UW-Oshkosh Dean’s List numerous semesters, including Honor Roll status on two occasions. O’Brien has also earned a pair of academic scholarships.

A first-team All-WIAC selection this year, O’Brien (forward) topped the Titans with five goals and 11 points. He led his squad to victories by scoring two goals against both Finlandia University (Mich.) and St. Norbert College. In his 42-game career, O’Brien compiled 11 goals and six assists for 28 points.

O’Brien was a member of the 2010 UW-Oshkosh team that went 20-1-3 and advanced to the NCAA Division III Final Four. During the 2009 campaign, he posted four goals and four assists in 10 games.


Outside of athletics, O’Brien is a member of the Oshkosh APICS chapter and UW-Oshkosh’s Student Marketing Organization.

The WIAC Scholar-Athlete Award is named after Max Sparger, who served as commissioner of the Wisconsin State University Conference from 1971-1993.

In order to be nominated for this award, a student-athlete must have a minimum 3.50 grade point average. In addition, he must be in his last year of competition, or on schedule to graduate this academic year, and have competed for a minimum of two years.

Titans Dominate WIAC Men's Soccer All-Time Team

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UW-Oshkosh accounted for 14 of the 20 spots on the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men’s Soccer All-Time Team. The league selected these premier players as part of its centennial anniversary celebration.

The 14 Titans chosen played in the past 24 years. Six of them were NCAA Division III All-Americans, including Matt Boehnen (2001), Jack Borski (2010), Scott Deopere (1999-2000), Roberto Gutierrez (1994), Derek Kasten (2003) and Shane Lohr (2003). They are joined on the squad by the WIAC’s All-Time Coach, Toby Bares. Bares guided UW-Oshkosh from 1984-2009.

Eight other Titans made the team, including Ryan Dineen (Brookfield • Brookfield Central High School) (2001-04), Brad Haga (Neenah • Neenah High School) (2000-03), Greg Henschel (Elm Grove • Brookfield East High School) (1991-94), Will Howell (Waunakee • Home Schooled) (2006-09), C.J. Lipinski (New Berlin • New Berlin West High School) (2003-05), Mark Pawlyshyn (Fridley, Minn. • Totino-Grace High School) (1988-91), Mitch Poppen (Fridley, Minn. • Burnsville High School) (1990-93) and Robin Rameker (1993-96). Each of these men was voted All-Region at least twice by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Deopere (Rock Island, Ill. • Rock Island High School) is the leading scorer in UW-Oshkosh history with 74 goals and 173 points. He was the NCAA Division III Player of the Year in 2000, while also making the All-America team in 1999. Deopere was a part of UW-Oshkosh teams that compiled a 60-17-4 record.

Kasten (Greenfield • Whitnall High School) and Lohr (New Berlin • New Berlin West High School) both received All-America honors in 2003 when the Titans compiled a 21-1 record and reached the NCAA Division III Final Four. Lohr, who was also an all-region pick in 2002, was on the 2000 UW-Oshkosh squad that reached the national semifinals. Boehnen (Verona • Verona High School) helped the Titans to three postseason appearances from 1999-2001.

Gutierrez (Milwaukee • Milwaukee Thomas More High School) was a three-time all-region selection. His senior year of 1994 remains the only undefeated season (18-0-3) in school history. Rameker (De Pere • De Pere High School) was also on that team, as was Henschel. Henschel, now the head coach at UW-Whitewater, ranks second in UW-Oshkosh history with 55 goals and 143 points.

Men’s soccer became a WIAC championship sport in 2009, so Borski and Howell are the Titans who played in league matches. Borski (Madison • Madison West High School) was an All-American in 2010, while also gaining all-region honors in 2008 and 2009. Howell was named all-region three times (2007-09), becoming the fourth Titan to accomplish the feat.

Bares received the 1994 NCAA Division III Coach of the Year award. His career record of 344-99-39 and winning percentage of .754 place him among the all-time leaders in the NCAA. Bares guided the Titans to 11 postseason appearances, including NCAA Division III Final Four visits in 1994, 2000 and 2003.

The remaining four players on the WIAC All-Time Team were B.J. Gottschlich (2007-10) and Jim Jianette (1982-84) of UW-Platteville, Jon Bell (2008-11) of UW-Superior and Luke Buchholz (2007-09), Matt Gehn (2006-09) and Ryan Richgels (2007-10) of UW-Whitewater.

The WIAC is recognizing the outstanding individuals from the league's 100-year history. All-time teams are being selected in those men's and women's sports that have been classified as "championship" sports at some point since 1913. Additional teams will be released on a weekly basis throughout much of the 2011-12 academic year. 

All-time team members will receive certificates from the conference and it is hoped that most, if not all, of the recipients will be in attendance or represented at the WIAC Centennial Banquet in Madison on Aug. 4, 2012.

More information on the activities and events associated with the WIAC Centennial is available at www.wiacsports.com.

Titans Held Scoreless In Season Finale

Ryan HannaTim StadlerTony StarnesUW-Oshkosh posted a 20-7 advantage in shots, but it was Kevin Kron's goal that made the difference as the UW-Whitewater men's soccer team defeated the Titans, 1-0, on Friday (Nov. 4) in Whitewater. It was the regular-season finale for both teams.

Kron, who owned both goals in UW-Whitewater's 2-0 win over UW-Oshkosh on Sept. 28, recorded his second match-winning score of the season against the Titans in the 37th minute (36:31) of play. Kron's team-leading 10th goal of the year followed passes from Jonathon Fisher and Austin Saari.

UW-Oshkosh (10-6-2/5-3 WIAC) attempted 10 shots in each half, with five of them saved by UW-Whitewater goalkeeper Matt Mikesell in the first period and six in the second.

Individually, UW-Oshkosh was led by the five shots of Ryan Hanna (So. • Verona). The Titans also received two shots each from Daniel Fisher (Fr. • Middleton), Jonathan Fox (Fr. • Brooklyn), Chris Kurth (So. • Green Bay), Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) and Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay).

UW-Whitewater (12-7/8-0 WIAC), the WIAC's regular-season champion, launched six of its seven shots in the first half. The Warhawks were paced by the two shots of both Kron and Saari.

UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) finished the contest with one save, a stop in the first half.

UW-Oshkosh, which placed second in the 2011 WIAC standings, concluded its 27th consecutive winning season.

Titans Sweep WIAC Weekly Awards

Will ChaneyRyan HannaForward Ryan Hanna (So. • Verona) and defender Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg) of UW-Oshkosh have been selected as the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men's Soccer Players of the Week for matches held Oct. 24-30.

Both players were instrumental in helping UW-Oshkosh post triumphs of 1-0 over UW-Superior on Oct. 29 and 7-0 over Finlandia University (Mich.) on Oct. 30.

Hanna was named the league's Offensive Player of the Week after taking part in the winning goal in each match.

Against UW-Superior, Hanna assisted on Tim Stadler’s (Sr. • Wauwatosa) decisive goal with 5:23 left in regulation. The victory against the Yellowjackets clinched the Titans’ 27th consecutive winning season.

Against Finlandia University, Hanna started things off for the Titans by scoring in the eighth (7:10) and 42nd (41:04) minute of play.  Hanna's first goal came off a pass from Stadler while his second came off a serve from Erik White (So. • East Troy). The goals were the third and fourth of the season for Hanna.

Chaney was voted the conference's Defensive Player of the Week after anchoring a backfield that pitched a pair of shutouts.

UW-Oshkosh tallied its ninth shutout of the season by limiting UW-Superior to just eight shots. The Titans increased their shutout total the next day by holding Finlandia University without a shot.

Titans Pummel Lions For 10th Win Of Season

Ryan HannaRyan RedmondErik WhiteScoring five goals in the second half, the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team trounced Finlandia University (Mich.), 7-0, on Sunday (Oct. 30) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium. It was UW-Oshkosh's third 7-0 victory of the season, with the others being over Marian University on Sept. 14 and Finlandia University on Sept. 18.

Ryan Hanna (So. • Verona) started things off for the Titans (10-5-2/5-2 WIAC) by scoring in the eighth (7:10) and 42nd (41:04) minute of play. Hanna's first goal came off a pass from Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) while his second came off a serve from Erik White (So. • East Troy). The goals were the third and fourth of the season for Hanna.

White gave UW-Oshkosh a 3-0 lead when he scored off a pass from Daniel Fisher (Fr. • Middleton) in the contest's 59th minute (58:27). The goal was White's third of the season.

Ryan Redmond (So. • Lake Elmo, Minn.) put UW-Oshkosh ahead 4-0 and 6-0 with goals in the 65th (64:25) and 76th (75:55) minute, respectively. Redmond, who has four goals on the season, received an assist on his first score against the Lions from White.

UW-Oshkosh's remaining goals were scored by Danny Karrels (Fr. • Port Washington) in the 73rd minute (72:44) and Danny Kobin (Fr. • Cedarburg) in the 85th (84:10). Karrels third goal of the season was assisted by Redmond, while Kobin's second goal of the year was assisted by Carlos Alcantara (Fr. • Minneapolis, Minn.).

UW-Oshkosh took all 36 shots in the match and nine of the contest's 10 corner kicks. Redmond and Jonathan Fox (Fr. • Brooklyn) both attempted six shots and Karrels five for the Titans.

UW-Oshkosh had four players guard its goal - James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) for 7:10, Taylor Zyvoloski (Fr. • Port Washington) for 33:53, Nick Barry (Fr. • Wheaton, Ill.) for 28:56 and Joey Wedderspoon (So. • Verona) for 20:01. Miguel Gamez played the entire match for Finlandia University (3-10/0-7 WIAC) and saved 13 shots.

The Titans close their 2011 season at UW-Whitewater on Friday (Nov. 4).

Titans Crush Yellowjackets In Closing Minutes

James PikeTim StadlerTony StarnesTim Stadler’s (Sr. • Wauwatosa) 21-yard goal with 5:23 remaining gave the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team a 1-0 triumph over UW-Superior on Saturday (Oct. 29) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Neither squad could find the goal for the first 84 minutes of the match, but Stadler broke the stalemate with a hard strike into the right side of the net. Stadler's second goal of the season came off a pass from Ryan Hanna (So. • Verona).

UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) saved four shots to record his 20th career shutout. UW-Superior goalkeeper Matt Elder also made four saves.

UW-Oshkosh (9-5-2/4-2 WIAC) attempted 12 shots in the second half and totaled 5 for the game. Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay) paced the Titans with four shots, while Stadler tallied three and Hanna and Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg) two each.

UW-Superior (11-6-2/3-4 WIAC), which is winless in 13 matches against UW-Oshkosh), launched eight shots. The Yellowjackets had Logan George, Thomas Shuldheisz and Dan Warnke take two shots each.

UW-Oshkosh earned its third 1-0 victory of the year to achieve its 27th consecutive winning season.

Finlandia University (Mich.) visits J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium on Sunday (Oct. 30) for UW-Oshkosh's final home match of the season.

Titans Unable To Reel In Muskies

Jonathan FoxDanny KarrelsGarrett O'BrienAdam Benson converted a penalty kick with 4:02 to play as the Lakeland College men's soccer team defeated UW-Oshkosh, 2-1, on Sunday (Oct. 23) in Sheboygan.

Benson's game-winning goal broke a stalemate that was created when Lakeland College's Farouk Dadzie scored off a pass from Jeremy Hardy in the 42nd minute (41:10) of action.

UW-Oshkosh (8-5-2), which had its three-match winning streak snapped, took a 1-0 lead on Garrett O'Brien's (Sr. • Shoreview, Minn.) goal in the 14th minute (13:14) of play. O'Brien's team-leading fifth goal of the season was assisted by Danny Karrels (Fr. • Port Washington).

UW-Oshkosh posted convincing advantages of 16-8 in shots and 11-2 in corner kicks. The Titans recorded nine of their shots and seven of their corner kicks in the second half.

UW-Oshkosh's shot count was led by the four of Jonathan Fox (Fr. • Brooklyn). The Titans also had O'Brien, Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg), Paul Marx (Jr. • New Berlin) and Ryan Redmond (So. • Lake Elmo, Minn.) launch two shots each.

Lakeland College (7-7-3) , which beat UW-Oshkosh for just the second time in seven meetings (2-5 record), was led by the three shots of Benson and the two of Hardy.

The contest featured 10 goalkeeping saves, including six by the Muskies' Alex Piekarski. UW-Oshkosh's Taylor Zyvoloski (Fr. • Port Washington) saved four shots in 86:30 of action, while Nick Barry (Fr. • Wheaton, Ill.) went unchallenged in 3:30 of play.

UW-Oshkosh returns to J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium on Saturday (Oct. 29) to host UW-Superior.

Pike Collects Another WIAC Defensive Player Of The Week Award

James PikeThe Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has chosen UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) as its Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for matches held Oct. 10-16.

Pike recorded his 19th and 20th career shutouts as UW-Oshkosh registered wins of 1-0 over Saint Mary’s University (Minn.) on Oct. 14 and 2-0 over UW-Platteville on Oct. 16.

Pike, who was named the WIAC Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season, played all 90 minutes in each match. He saved three shots in the Titans’ win over Saint Mary’s University and five in UW-Oshkosh’s triumph over UW-Platteville.

Pike’s performance during the week lowered his goals against average on the season to 0.55.


The WIAC selected forward Logan Fye of UW-Whitewater as its Offensive Player of the Week.

Titans Get Revenge For Earlier Loss To Pioneers

Evan MalyPaul MarxJames PikePaul Marx (Jr. • New Berlin) scored in the first half and Evan Maly (Sr. • Neenah) in the second as the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team marked a 2-0 victory over UW-Platteville on Sunday (Oct. 16) in Platteville.

UW-Oshkosh, which suffered a 1-0 home loss to the Pioneers on Oct. 8, took a 1-0 lead when Marx scored his first goal of the season in the 18th minute (17:55) of play.

The Titans (8-4-2/3-2 WIAC) held their slim lead until Maly scored off a cross from Garrett O'Brien (Sr. • Shoreview, Minn.) in the 68th minute (67:48) of action. The goal was Maly's third of the season.

UW-Oshkosh attempted 13 shots, including nine in the first half, and posted a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks. Marx, Jonathan Fox (Fr. • Brooklyn), Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) and Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay) led the Titans with two shots each.

UW-Platteville (8-8-1/2-3 WIAC), which had its three-match winning streak snapped, was held to just six shots. The Pioneers were led by the two shots of Hunter McMahon.

UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) saved five shots to register his fifth shutout of the season and the 19th of his career. UW-Platteville goalkeeper Jared Kuehl saved eight shots, including five in the first half.

UW-Oshkosh seeks its fourth straight win when it travels to Lakeland College next Sunday (Oct. 23).

Titans' Early Goal Holds Up Against Cardinals

Ryan RedmondJames PikeTony StarnesRyan Redmond (So. • Lake Elmo, Minn.) scored in the seventh minute of play as the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team pulled out a 1-0 victory over Saint Mary's University (Minn.) on Friday (Oct. 14) in Winona, Minn.

Redmond tallied his second goal of the season on his only shot of the contest. His unassisted goal came just 6:51 into action.

UW-Oshkosh (7-4-2) attempted 20 shots, including 12 in the first half. The Titans were led by the six shots of Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay), four of Ryan Hanna (So. • Verona) and the two of Jonathan Fox (Fr. • Brooklyn).

Saint Mary's University, which is winless in 10 matches (0-9-1) against UW-Oshkosh, was held to just six shots. The Cardinals (2-10-1) were paced by the two shots of Jacob Bina.

UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) saved three shots, including two in the second half, to record his 19th career shutout. Saint Mary's University goalkeeper Chris Williams saved eight shots, with five of them coming in the first half.

UW-Oshkosh goes for its third straight victory when visits UW-Platteville on Sunday (Oct. 16). The Pioneers handed UW-Oshkosh a 1-0 loss last Saturday (Oct. 8) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Titans Sneak Past Saints

Daniel FisherRyan HannaJames PikeDaniel Fisher (Fr. • Middleton) scored the only goal, while James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) saved five shots, to give UW-Oshkosh a 1-0 men’s soccer victory over The College of St. Scholastica (Minn.) on Sunday (Oct. 9) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Fisher’s tally just 19 seconds before halftime (44:41) ended a scoreless streak of 429 minutes for the Titans (6-4-2). His 20-yard shot from the center of the field was all that UW-Oshkosh needed in the match. Jonathan Fox (Fr. • Brooklyn) and Erik White (So. • East Troy) earned assists on the play.

Pike went the distance to record his 18th career shutout. St. Scholastica (9-2-1) appeared to tie the game in the second half, but Andrew Jenkins’ goal was negated by an offside violation.

Jenkins and Joe Watt each fired three of the Saints’ 14 shots. UW-Oshkosh also totaled 14 shots, with five coming from Ryan Hanna (So. • Verona) and three by Fisher. The Titans owned a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks.

Sam Reed posted seven saves while allowing one goal for St. Scholastica. The Saints lost their only other meeting with UW-Oshkosh during 2010 by a 1-0 score.

The Titans hit the road to take on Saint Mary's University on Friday (Oct. 14) in Winona, Minn.

Pioneers Fend Off Titans

Evan MalyTim StadlerTony StarnesCole Aschenbrenner's first-half goal stood up as UW-Platteville held on for a 1-0 victory over the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team on Saturday (Oct. 8) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Aschenbrenner provided the Pioneers' winning margin when he scored off a corner kick from Brandon Chmiel in the game's 28th minute (27:07). Aschenbrenner's first goal of the season came on his only shot of the contest.

UW-Platteville (7-7-1/2-2 WIAC) protected its slim lead on the play of goalkeeper Jared Kuehl. Kuehl recorded nine saves, including eight in the second half when UW-Oshkosh (5-4-2/2-2 WIAC) attempted 12 shots.

The Titans totaled 15 shots for the match, with Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay) owning four and Evan Maly (Sr. • Neenah) and Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) three each.

UW-Platteville launched all eight of its shots in the first half, including two by Richard Rowell. The Pioneers had two of their shots saved by UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa).

The contest featured two shots that were inches away from scoring. UW-Platteville's Mike Presser had a shot hit the vertical post in the 38th minute of play, while UW-Oshkosh's Ryan Hanna (So. • Verona) had a shot hit the crossbar in the 78th.

UW-Oshkosh is back in action on Sunday (Oct. 9) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium against The College of St. Scholastica (Minn.).

Titans To Host Wisconsin Youth Soccer Day

NCAAThe UW-Oshkosh men's soccer program and the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) have joined forces to sponsor Wisconsin Youth Soccer Day when the Titans host UW-Platteville on Saturday (Oct. 8) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Activities begin at 10:30 a.m. when Greg Carlson of the WYSA directs a FREE one-hour clinic for all youths in the U10 and U12 age divisions. The clinic is open to all youths who are interested in enhancing their soccer skills.

All participants in the clinic and other WYSA players and coaches are also invited to attend UW-Oshkosh's noon match against UW-Platteville. Admission is $1 for all youths wearing a soccer uniform and coaches who present their WYSA coaching card.

UW-Oshkosh, which advanced to the semifinal round of last year's NCAA Division III Championship, enters Saturday's match against UW-Platteville with a 5-3-2 record. The visiting Pioneers own a 6-7-1 record.

Titans Unable To Quiet Thunder

James PikeTim StadlerTony StarnesUW-Oshkosh allowed just seven shots, but one of them was enough to make the difference as it dropped a 1-0 result to the Wheaton College (Ill.) men's soccer team on Saturday (Oct. 1) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Drew Golz, who led the Thunder (5-5-1) with three shots, scored the game's decisive goal on an eight-yard kick in the 53rd minute (52:34) of play. His fifth goal of the season came off a pass from Adam Blackman.

UW-Oshkosh (5-3-2), which was held scoreless for the third straight match, totaled 13 shots and posted a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks. The Titans took 10 of their shots in the first half, including three on goal.

Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay) and Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) led UW-Oshkosh with four and two shots, respectively. The Titans had seven other players launch one shot each.

UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) yielded the lone score while saving three shots. The Titans, who entered the match ranked 12th in the NCAA Division III by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, also had a defender register a save.

Wheaton College goalkeeper Ryan Seager saved three shots en route to his third shutout of the season.

UW-Oshkosh resumes WIAC action with a match against UW-Platteville on Saturday (Oct. 8) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Warhawks Take The First Of Two Meetings With Titans

Hans BeckerRobby GiljohannTony StarnesKevin Kron scored in each half to give UW-Whitewater a 2-0 victory over the UW-Oshkosh men’s soccer team on Wednesday (Sept. 28) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

The win allowed UW-Whitewater (5-4/2-0 WIAC) to take hold of first place in the WIAC standings after sharing the league title with UW-Oshkosh (5-2-2/2-1 WIAC) in 2010. These two squads will meet again Nov. 4 in Whitewater to complete the conference’s double round-robin schedule.

Kron put UW-Whitewater ahead 1-0 with a close-range shot in the 32nd minute (31:59) of play. In the game's 77th minute (76:43), Kron struck from 17-yards out to record his fifth goal of the season. His goals were assisted by Ryan Boyd and Jonathon Fisher.

UW-Oshkosh was able to outshoot the visitors, 10-8, but UW-Whitewater goalkeeper Aaron Sesselmann made three saves to earn the shutout. Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay) led the Titans with three shots, while Hans Becker (Fr. • Madison), Robby Giljohann (Sr. • Brookfield) and Chris Kurth (So. • Green Bay) tallied two each.

The Warhawks' eight shots included three by Kron and one each from five different players.

Goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) surrendered two scores while registering a pair of saves for UW-Oshkosh, which entered the match ranked 12th in the NCAA Division III by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

The Titans' next match is against Wheaton College (Ill.) on Saturday (Oct. 1) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Pike Tabbed WIAC Defensive Player Of The Week

James PikeThe Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has chosen UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) as its Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for matches held Sept. 19-25.

Pike didn’t allow a goal in nearly 179 minutes of playing time as UW-Oshkosh (5-1-2) posted a 6-0 victory over St. Norbert College on Sept. 21 and battled to a scoreless double-overtime tie with Carthage College on Sept. 24.

In UW-Oshkosh’s victory over St. Norbert College (0-6), Pike played 68 minutes (67:52) of the match and went unchallenged.

During the Titans' tie with Carthage College (4-4-1), Pike played all 110 minutes and saved six shots. He stopped one shot in the first half, two in the second and three in the second overtime period. It was the 17th career shutout for Pike, who lowered his goals against average on the season to 0.45.

The WIAC selected midfielder Logan George of UW-Superior as its Offensive Player of the Week.

Titans, Red Men Unable To Settle Dispute

Danny KarrelsChris KurthJames PikeGoalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) saved three shots in the second and final overtime period to preserve UW-Oshkosh's scoreless tie with the Carthage College men's soccer team on Saturday (Sept. 24) in Kenosha.

Pike finished the 110-minute contest with six saves. His total also included one save in the first half and two in the second. It was the 17th career shutout for Pike.

Carthage College (4-4-1) goalkeeper Milan Tijanic also saved six shots. Tijanic arrived at his total by stopping three shots in both the first and second periods.

UW-Oshkosh (5-1-2), ranked eighth in the NCAA Division III by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, attempted 11 shots and eight corner kicks. The Titans were led by the three shots of Chris Kurth (So. • Green Bay) and the two of both Danny Karrels (Fr. • Port Washington) and Ryan Redmond (So. • Lake Elmo, Minn.).

Carthage College earned its second tie against UW-Oshkosh in six all-time meetings (1-3-2 record). The Red Men attempted 13 shots, with four of them belonging to Billy Hamilton and three to Dylan Tucker. Carthage College acquired three corner kicks.

UW-Oshkosh battles UW-Whitewater on Wednesday (Sept. 28) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Titans Slay Green Knights For Fourth Straight Shutout Victory

Robby GiljohannDanny KobinGarrett O'BrienGarrett O'Brien (Sr. • Shoreview, Minn.) had two goals and Robby Giljohann (Sr. • Brookfield) one goal and a pair of assists as the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team recorded a 6-0 victory over St. Norbert College on Wednesday (Sept. 21) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

It was the fourth straight shutout for UW-Oshkosh (5-1-1), which entered the contest ranked eighth in the NCAA Division III by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The win also improved the Titans' lead in the all-time series with the Green Knights to 23-5-1.

O'Brien scored both of his goals in the second half. He gave the Titans a 3-0 lead on an assisted goal by Chris Kurth (So. • Green Bay) in the 47th minute (46:45) of play. O'Brien then extended UW-Oshkosh's advantage to 4-0 on an assisted goal by Giljohann in the 54th (53:24).

Giljohann accounted for UW-Oshkosh's second goal of the match when he scored off a scrum in front of the net in the 42nd minute (41:42) of action.

Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay) got things going for the Titans with an assisted goal by Giljohann in the 21st minute of play. UW-Oshkosh closed its scoring on goals by Hans Becker (Fr. • Madison) and Danny Kobin (Fr. • Cedarburg) in the 66th (65:40) and 86th (85:16), minute respectively. Becker scored off a cross by Ryan Redmond (So. • Lake Elmo, Minn.), while Kobin scored off a pass from Paul Marx (Jr. • New Berlin).

UW-Oshkosh was credited with 25 shots and four corner kicks. The Titans were led by the five shots of O'Brien and the four of Kobin.

St. Norbert College (0-6) was held to six shots, including two by Ruslan Vasylenko. The Green Knights earned two corner kick opportunities.

UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) played 67:52 of the match and went unchallenged. Taylor Zyvoloski (Fr. • Port Washington) replaced Pike and saved one shot in 22:08 of action.

St. Norbert College goalkeeper Scott Faul played the entire contest and saved six shots.

UW-Oshkosh takes to the road for a match at Carthage College on Saturday (Sept. 24).

Kurth Receives WIAC Defensive Player Of The Week Award

Chris KurthUW-Oshkosh defender Chris Kurth (So. • Green Bay) has been named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for matches held Sept. 12-18.

Kurth helped protect UW-Oshkosh territory as the Titans defeated Marian University, UW-Superior and Finlandia University (Mich.) to improve their record to 4-1-1 on the season.

UW-Oshkosh allowed just 15 shots in the three matches, including only two in the Titans’ 7-0 triumph over Finlandia University on Sept. 18.

UW-Oshkosh allowed just five shots in a 7-0 win over Marian University on Sept. 14 and eight shots in a 2-0 victory over UW-Superior on Sept. 17.

UW-Oshkosh entered the contest ranked 17th in the NCAA Division III by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

The WIAC selected midfielder Brandon Chmiel of UW-Platteville as its Offensive Player of the Week.

Titans Put Lions Away With Big Second Half

Jonathan FoxGarrett O'BrienErik WhiteUW-Oshkosh exploded for six second-half goals as it trounced Finlandia University (Mich.), 7-0, in a men's soccer match held Sunday (Sept. 18) in Hancock, Mich.

The Titans' big second period featured two goals from both Garrett O'Brien (Sr. • Shoreview, Minn.) and Erik White (So. • East Troy) and one from both Evan Maly (Sr. • Neenah) and Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa).

Jonathan Fox (Fr. • Brooklyn) got things going for UW-Oshkosh (4-1-1/2-0 WIAC) by scoring an unassisted goal just 13:40 into play. It was the first collegiate goal for Fox.

UW-Oshkosh's 1-0 lead held up until White scored an unassisted goal in the 49th minute (48:01) of action. It was White's first collegiate goal.

UW-Oshkosh tripled its advantage when Stadler scored off a penalty kick in the 54th minute (53:19). The Titans then blew the match open on goals by O'Brien and White in the 62nd (61:45) and 68th (67:01) minute of play. O'Brien's goal was assisted by Stadler, while White's goal was assisted by Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg) and Robby Giljohann (Sr. • Brookfield).

The Titans closed their scoring on goals by O'Brien in the 73rd minute (72:13) and Maly in the 83rd (82:30). O'Brien's goal was assisted by White and Carlos Alcantara (Fr. • Minneapolis, Minn.). Giljohann was credited with the assist on Maly's goal.

UW-Oshkosh attempted 38 shots, including 21 in the second half. A total of 13 Titans launched shots, with Giljohann, Maly, O'Brien, White and Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay) owning four each. UW-Oshkosh earned 12 corner kicks.

Finlandia University (1-2/0-1 WIAC) was held to just two shots, one from both Randy Grimsley and Edward Smith. The Lions went without a corner kick opportunity.

UW-Oshkosh's three goalkeepers went unchallenged as Taylor Zyvoloski (Fr. • Port Washington) played 45 minutes, Nick Barry (Fr. • Wheaton, Ill.) 24:27 and Joey Wedderspoon (So. • Verona) 20:33.

Finlandia University had two Miguel Gamez and Gerardo Preciado protect its goal. Gamez saved 16 shots and allowed three goals in 61:35, while Preciado saved four shots and yielded four goals in 28:25.

UW-Oshkosh hosts St. Norbert College on Wednesday (Sept. 21) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Titans Begin Defense Of WIAC Title With Shutout Victory

Daniel FisherJames PikeTony StarnesDaniel Fisher's (Fr. • Middleton) first collegiate goal was a match winner as UW-Oshkosh opened defense of last year's WIAC men's soccer title with a 2-0 victory over UW-Superior on Saturday (Sept. 17) in Duluth, Minn.

Fisher broke a scoreless battle with an assisted goal by Chris Kurth (So. • Green Bay) and Ryan Redmond (So. • Lake Elmo, Minn.) in the 40th minute (39:17) of play. Fisher's goal came on his only shot of the match.

UW-Oshkosh (3-1-1/1-0 WIAC) held its one-goal lead until Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay) scored off a pass from Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) in the 57th minute (56:43) of action. The goal for Starnes was his team-leading third of the season.

UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) earned his 16th career shutout by saving three shots. UW-Superior goalkeeper Nick Osborn stopped three shots while allowing both UW-Oshkosh goals.

UW-Oshkosh finished the game with 15 shots and three corner kicks. The Titans were led by the three shots of Starnes and the two of both Kurth and Evan Maly (Sr. • Neenah).

UW-Superior (3-2/0-1 WIAC) concluded the contest with eight shots, including six in the second half, and one corner kick. Logan George and Alberto Rivero paced the Yellowjackets with two shots each.

UW-Oshkosh remains on the road for a Sunday (Sept. 18) match at Finlandia University (Mich.).

Titans Bury Sabres With First-Half Goals

Hans BeckerRobby GiljohannEvan MalyUW-Oshkosh scored six goals in the first 35 minutes of play and coasted to a 7-0 victory over the Marian University men's soccer team on Wednesday (Sept. 14) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Hans Becker (Fr. • Madison) did the most damage for the Titans (2-1-1) by scoring a pair of goals and assisting on another. Becker gave UW-Oshkosh a quick 1-0 advantage when he headed a cross from Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay) into the net just 37 seconds into play. Becker then increased the Titans' lead to 3-0 when he scored an assisted goal by Robby Giljohann (Sr. • Brookfield) and Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) in the 24th minute (23:28) of action.

Starnes and Giljohann also took part in UW-Oshkosh's scoring parade with goals in the 26th (25:30) and 34th (33:50) minute of play. Starnes put the Titans ahead 4-0 with an assisted goal from Giljohann and Stadler, while Giljohann put UW-Oshkosh in front 5-0 with an assisted goal from Chris Kurth (So. • Green Bay) and Evan Maly (Sr. • Neenah). Maly later scored off a pass from Becker to give the Titans a 6-0 lead in the 35th minute (34:55) of activity.

UW-Oshkosh's other goals were scored in the eighth minute (7:05) by Danny Karrels (Fr. • Port Washington) and in the 89th (88:55) by Ryan Redmond (Lake Elmo, Minn.). Karrels' unassisted goal gave the Titans a 2-0 lead, while Redmond's assisted goal by Carlos Alcantara (Fr. • Minneapolis, Minn.) and Erik White (So. • East Troy) closed UW-Oshkosh's scoring.

UW-Oshkosh, ranked 17th in the NCAA Division III by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, attacked Marian University with 27 shots and five corner kicks. A total of 12 players attempted shots for the Titans, including Giljohann who launched six and Starnes who dispatched four.

Marian University (0-3-1) was held to five shots, with two of them belonging to David Reinke. The Sabres, who suffered their 13th straight loss to the Titans, went without a corner kick opportunity.

Goalkeepers James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa), Taylor Zyvoloski (Fr. • Port Washington) and Nick Barry (Fr. • Wheaton, Ill.) shared the shutout for the Titans. Pike saved one shot in 45 minutes of action, while Zyvoloski saved one shot in 22 minutes of service. Barry went unchallenged during his 23 minutes of play.

Marian University split its goalkeeping duty as Nathan Thiery allowed six goals and saved nine shots in the first half while Tim Wszalek allowed one goal and saved two shots in the second. The Sabres also had a defender save a UW-Oshkosh shot.

UW-Oshkosh begins WIAC play at UW-Superior on Saturday (Sept. 17).

Pike Named WIAC Defensive Player Of The Week

James PikeThe Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has selected UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) as its Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for matches held Sept. 5-11.

Pike allowed one goal and saved three shots as UW-Oshkosh played to a 1-1 double overtime tie with North Park University (Ill.) on Sept. 10.

Pike recorded one save in each half and the first overtime period.  The goal he allowed came in the 77th minute (76:38) of the 110-minute road match.

UW-Oshkosh entered the contest ranked eighth in the NCAA Division III by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, North Park University 20th.


The WIAC selected midfielder Albertio Rivero of UW-Superior as its Offensive Player of the Week.

Titans, Vikings Play To Stalemate

Ryan HannaJames PikeTim StadlerA contest of top 20 nationally-ranked men's soccer teams ended in a 1-1 tie as UW-Oshkosh and North Park University (Ill.) battled through 90 minutes of regulation and two 10-minute overtime periods on Saturday (Sept. 10) in Chicago, Ill.

UW-Oshkosh (1-1-1) entered the match ranked eighth in the NCAA Division III by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and North Park University 20th. The Vikings (3-0-1) were looking to avenge last year's 2-0 loss to UW-Oshkosh in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championship.

UW-Oshkosh jumped in front early as Ryan Hanna (So. • Verona) scored off a pass from Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) just 3:35 into play.

The Titans held their advantage until Kris Grahn scored off a serve from Sehten Hills with 3:22 left in regulation.

Overtime went scoreless despite four shots and two corner kicks from North Park University. UW-Oshkosh was held to just two shots in the extra sessions.

UW-Oshkosh finished the contest with 16 shots, including nine in the second half. The Titans were led by the three shots of both Stadler and Robby Giljohann (Sr. • Brookfield). UW-Oshkosh was granted four corner kicks.

North Park University launched 11 shots, with five of them coming in the second half. The Vikings were paced by the four shots of Grahn and the three of Robin Hals. North Park University earned six corner kicks.

Goalkeepers James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) of UW-Oshkosh and Tim Ahlberg of North Park University both went the distance and saved three shots.

UW-Oshkosh's home schedule begins Wednesday (Sept. 14) when the Titans host Marian University at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Chaney Selected WIAC Defensive Player Of The Week

Will ChaneyUW-Oshkosh defender Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg) has been chosen as the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for matches held Aug. 29-Sept. 4.

Chaney earned all-tournament honors after helping UW-Oshkosh to a 1-1 record at the Roger Taylor Classic held Sept. 3-4 in Rocky Mount, N.C. The Titans suffered a 1-0 loss to Ohio Northern University before posting a 2-1 victory over Wilmington College (Ohio).

Chaney anchored a UW-Oshkosh defense that allowed just 13 shots, eight to Ohio Northern University and five to Wilmington College.

The WIAC picked forward Eric Nilsen of UW-Superior as its Offensive Player of the Week.

Early Second-Half Goals Lift Titans Past Quakers

Ryan HannaDanny KarrelsTony StarnesDanny Karrels (Fr. • Port Washington) and Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay) scored early in the second half as the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team rallied for a 2-1 victory over Wilmington College (Ohio) on Sunday (Sept. 4) in Rocky Mount, N.C.

Wilmington College (1-1-1) took a 1-0 lead when Evan Schlagetter scored off a pass from James Attinger just 11:01 into play.

The Quakers' advantage held up until Karrels tied the score for the Titans with a goal in the 47th minute (47:00) of action. Karrels' first collegiate goal came off a cross from Ryan Hanna (So. • Verona).

UW-Oshkosh (1-1) went ahead 2-1 on a goal by Starnes in the 57th minute (56:28) of activity. After receiving a pass from Karrells, Starnes broke away and adjusted his movement to slip a shot past Wilmington College goalkeeper Antonio Trujillo.

UW-Oshkosh launched 16 shots, including 11 in the second half. The Titans were led by the four shots of Starnes and the three of both Karrels and Ryan Redmond (So. • Lake Elmo, Minn.). UW-Oshkosh posted a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks.

Wilimington College totaled five shots, with two of them belonging to Schlagetter.

Trujillo saved five shots in the contest and UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) one. The Quakers also had a defender record a save.

It was the second meeting between the teams, with the first resulting in a 2-2 overtime tie in 2004.

UW-Oshkosh's first two games of the 2011 season were part of the Roger Taylor Classic hosted by North Carolina Wesleyan College. Named to the 11-member all-tournament team from UW-Oshkosh were Starnes and Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg).

UW-Oshkosh takes to the field as a visitor of North Park University (Ill.) on Saturday (Sept. 10).

Titans Fall To Polar Bears In Season Opener

Hans BeckerJonathan FoxRyan RedmondOhio Northern University made an early goal stand up for 86 minutes as it defeated the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team, 1-0, on Saturday (Sept. 3) in Rocky Mount, N.C.

Christian Huelsman spoiled UW-Oshkosh's season opener by sending a cross into the goal just 3:45 into play. His score came off passes from Nathan Bascom and Chris Matejka.

Ohio Northern University goalkeeper Mac Church saved six shots to keep UW-Oshkosh scoreless for the first time in 25 matches. Church recorded four of his saves in the first half.

UW-Oshkosh attempted 13 shots, including eight in the first period. Hans Becker (Fr. • Madison), Jonathan Fox (Fr. • Brooklyn), Ryan Redmond (So. • Lake Elmo, Minn.) and Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) each launched two shots to pace the Titans. UW-Oshkosh (0-1) also held a 6-4 advantage over the Polar Bears (2-0) in corner kicks.

UW-Oshkosh's final opportunity to score came when Robby Giljohann (Sr. • Brookfield) sailed a shot high over the goal with 1:31 left.

UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa) saved three Ohio Northern University shots while a Titan defender stopped another.

Ohio Northern University, which compiled a 17-5-1 record a year ago, marked eight shots in its inaugural meeting with UW-Oshkosh. The Polar Bears were led by the two shots of both Bascom and Matejka.

UW-Oshkosh takes to the pitch on Sunday (Sept. 4) in Rocky Mount against Wilmington College (Ohio).

Titans Selected To Win WIAC Title

Defending co-champion UW-Oshkosh is the favorite to capture the 2011 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) men's soccer championship, according to a preseason poll conducted by the league's sports information directors.

UW-Oshkosh, which captured a share of the conference title in 2010, received three of the five first-place votes. Defending co-champion UW-Whitewater earned the remaining two votes and was picked second. UW-Platteville came in the third position, followed by UW-Superior in fourth and Finlandia University (Mich.) in fifth.

UW-Oshkosh returns 18 letter winners and seven starters from last year's team that compiled a 20-1-3 record and advanced to the semifinal round of the NCAA Division III Championship. The Titans posted a 3-0-1 record in their WIAC contests.

This year's conference schedule will boast a double-round robin format after conducting a single-round robin slate the previous two seasons. UW-Oshkosh opens its eight-match WIAC schedule against UW-Superior on Sept. 17. The Titans' first WIAC home match is against UW-Whitewater on Sept. 28.

Titans Ranked Third In NSCAA Preseason Poll

CoSIDAThe UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team will open the 2011 season ranked third in the NCAA Division III, according to a preseason poll conducted by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).

UW-Oshkosh returns 18 letter winners and seven starters from last year's squad that compiled a 20-1-3 record and advanced to the semifinal round of the NCAA Division III Championship. The Titans' list of returnees includes 2010 all-region selections Will Chaney (Sr. • Cedarburg), James Pike (Sr. • Wauwatosa), Tim Stadler (Sr. • Wauwatosa) and Tony Starnes (Jr. • Green Bay).

Three-time defending national champion Messiah College (Pa.) earned the top spot in the poll. The Falcons posted a 4-1 victory over UW-Oshkosh in last year's national semifinal and won the national crown with a 2-1 overtime win over Lynchburg College (Va.).

Lynchburg College is listed second in the poll, while Bowdoin College (Maine) is ranked fourth and Ohio Wesleyan University fifth. Rounding out the top 10 teams were sixth-ranked Middlebury College (Vt.), seventh-ranked Calvin College (Mich.), eighth-ranked U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (N.Y.), ninth-ranked Trinity University (Texas) and 10th-ranked Amherst College (Mass.).

UW-Oshkosh's 2011 schedule features 18 matches, including a pair against 13th-ranked UW-Whitewater. Both teams shared last year's WIAC championship.

UW-Oshkosh, which has qualified for 12 NCAA Division III postseason tournaments, begins its 28th season by facing Ohio Northern University on Sept. 3 in Rocky Mount, N.C. The Titans play Marian University on Sept. 14 in their home opener and visit UW-Superior on Sept. 17 for their WIAC debut.

2011 UW-Oshkosh Preseason Information

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