After finishing the 2010 season with a 11-6-2 record and a 9-1 home record at Knights Field, the 2011 UB men's soccer team will be filled a talented roster. The Purple Knights return 9 of 11 starters from last season and were led by forward Markus Naglestad who as a freshman, recorded a team high 15 goals and 39 points, was named both East Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year.
Also returning are seniors Patric Brundin, Nick Campbell, Devon Thomas and Tim Stipo, who will all provide the leadership as the team will welcome 11 new players to this year's squad.
Saturday's 6 p.m. home opener vs Southern Connecticut State University at Knights Field, will be an intriguing matchup as the two teams have had some close battles over the past few years. Last season the Owls, finished with a 14-2-4 record and a second place finish in the Northeast-10 Conference only behind Franklin Pierce University. They beat the Purple Knights 1-0 last Oct. 6 at Jess Dow Field in New Haven and UB beat the Owls 1-0 at Knights Field on Aug. 28, 2009.
Southern is led by junior midfielder Ross McGibney, who led the Owls with nine goals and 20 points and senior goalkeeper Andrew Esposito who tallied a 9-1 record and recorded six shutouts last season.
Admission is free to the game.
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