Men's
Soccer Team Wins CUNYAC
Tournament & Clinch First-Ever NCAA Berth
New York, NY (November 6, 2004) - The men's soccer team defeated
John Jay College in penalty kicks (4-2) to win the CUNY Athletic
Conference Tournament Final played this afternoon at the College
of Staten Island.
The victory automatically gives Baruch (11-3-1) their first-ever
berth to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament, which
begins with first round action this upcoming Wednesday.
Who the men will play, where exactly, and at what time will
not be known until late Sunday night by the NCAA selection
committee. The information will be posted on the Baruch athletics
website (www.baruch.cuny.edu/athletics),
as soon as it becomes available.
John Jay and Baruch played 90 minutes of regulation and two
10-minute sudden death overtimes to end in a scoreless tie
and force penalty kicks (best of five). Baruch scored on their
first four penalty kicks attempts and won it after goalkeeper
Jason Weinberg saved the fourth attempt by John Jay to win,
4-2.
Despite the win, Baruch had their work cut out for them all
game as John Jay outshot them, 25-13, and forced Weinberg
to make 10 total saves. Baruch & John Jay also had one
shot that hit the crossbar.
The men will now look to extend their terrific season on Wednesday
against an opponent to be determined.
Baruch 2004 Schedule/Results:
http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/athletics/menssoccer/schedule.htm
By: John Neves
Baruch Sports Information
646-312-5048 (p)
