2012 Men's Soccer
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Albertus Names Jim Abromaitis New Athletic DirectorJuly 08, 2013President Julia M. McNamara said “We are delighted to welcome Jim Abromaitis to the Albertus Magnus community and campus. He brings to the College a very strong background, which includes economic development, administration, banking, and experience as a player in the world of college and professional athletics.
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2012-13 GNAC All-Academic Team AnnouncedJune 10, 2013The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) has announced the All-Academic Team for the 2012-13 school year. Thirty-six student-athletes from Albertus Magnus College were among the 757 members of the Academic Team from 13 full-time institutions and 12 affiliate member institutions in the conference. The student-athletes selected had to meet the following criteria: maintain a 3.25 cumulative grade point average, complete at least one full season of competition at a GNAC institution and is of sophomore status academically.
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New Haven Register Features Area Athletes of the YearJune 03, 2013The New Haven Register featured the Athletes of the Year from local colleges and universities in the New Haven area. Among the group listed were Albertus Magnus College standouts Stephen Zapata and Lianna Carrero, both of Hamden, Conn.
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Albertus Magnus Holds 90th Commencement CeremonyMay 19, 2013Albertus Magnus College held its 90th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Photos of the ceremony as well as some student-athletes that graduated can be seen here.
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Albertus Holds Annual Athletics BanquetMay 07, 2013On Tuesday, May 7, the Albertus Magnus College Department of Athletics held its annual banquet to honor its student-athletes and coaches as well as the successes from throughout the academic year.
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Appointment of Acting Director of AthleticsFebruary 06, 2013Kristen DeCarli will serve as acting Director of Athletics during the remainder of this academic year and until the appointment of a new Director of Athletics.
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Albertus Men's Soccer Unveils 2012 Championship BannerJanuary 29, 2013The Albertus Magnus men's soccer team unveiled its 2012 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship banner along with its 2012 NCAA Tournament banner on Monday, Jan. 28 during halftime of the Falcons' men's basketball contest.
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Men's Soccer to Unveil 2012 Championship Banner on MondayJanuary 27, 2013The Albertus Magnus men's soccer team welcomes its fans for the unveiling of their 2012 Championship banners on Monday, Jan. 28 during the halftime of the Albertus men's basketball contest. The basketball game is slated to begin at 7:00 p.m.
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Zapata Named 2012 ECAC DIII New England All-StarDecember 07, 2012Albertus Magnus men’s soccer senior Stephen Zapata (Hamden, Conn.) has been named a 2012 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Men’s Soccer All-Star as announced Thursday by the ECAC.
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Three Falcons Earn All-New England Men’s Soccer HonorsDecember 06, 2012Three members of the Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team have earned 2012 NCAA All-New England men’s soccer honors, as announced Wednesday by the NSCAA.
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Stephen Zapata Earns 2012 Second Team All-America HonorsDecember 04, 2012Albertus Magnus men’s soccer senior captain Stephen Zapata (Hamden, Conn.) has been named a 2012 NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division III Second Team All-American as announced Tuesday.
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Stephen Zapata Named an NEISL 2012 All-StarNovember 21, 2012Albertus Magnus men’s soccer senior captain Stephen Zapata (Hamden, Conn.) has been named a 2012 New England Intercollegiate Soccer League (NEISL) All-Star and has been invited to play in the All-Star game held at Harvard University at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25.
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Falcons Fall to Swarthmore 3-0 in NCAA TournamentNovember 10, 2012The No. 19 Swarthmore College Garnet scored three second-half goals en route to a 3-0 victory over the Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team in NCAA First Round action at Clothier Field on Saturday.
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NCAA Tournament First Round InformationNovember 10, 2012The Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team will be making its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance today as the Falcons take on Swarthmore College in NCAA First Round action at Clothier Field in Swarthmore, Pa. The match is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m.
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Nick Hamasian, Alex Zapata Earn Major 2012 GNAC HonorsNovember 05, 2012Nick Hamasian and Alex Zapata, both of Hamden, Conn., have been selected as recipients of two prestigious Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) yearly honors, as announced by the league office on Monday. Hamasian has been chosen as the 2012 GNAC Defensive Player of the Year, while Zapata earns Rookie of the Year honors.
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2012 GNAC Men’s Soccer All-Conference Teams AnnouncedNovember 05, 2012The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) released its 2012 All-Conference Teams on Monday morning as the Falcons have five First Team selections, including the 2012 Defensive Player of the Year Nick Hamasian (Hamden, Conn.). The Falcons have two Second Team members as well.
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Falcons to Face Swarthmore in NCAA Tournament First RoundNovember 05, 2012In its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, the Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team will face Swarthmore College on Saturday, Nov. 10 in First Round action. A start time has yet to be determined.
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What's Next for the Falcons? Find out Monday!November 04, 2012The Albertus Magnus men's soccer team will be making its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2012 after winning its second GNAC Tournament Championship in program history. The Falcons' fate will be revealed on Monday, Nov. 5 at 1:00 p.m. live on NCAA.com.
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GNAC Champions! Falcons Win Shootout 6-5 over NorwichNovember 03, 2012Donato Piroscafo (Naugatuck, Conn.) made a crucial save on the final penalty kick by Norwich’s Ryan Curley to secure the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament title for the Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team as the Falcons won the shootout 6-5. With the win, the Falcons will make their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance as the national bracket will be released on Monday at 1:00 p.m.
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Falcons to host Norwich in GNAC Championship on SaturdayNovember 01, 2012For the second time in the last three years, the Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team will host the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament Championship on Celentano Field. The 2012 title game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 with the winner earning an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.
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Falcons Defeat Emerson 1-0 to Advance to GNAC FinalsOctober 31, 2012Dan Dwyer (Hamden, Conn.) scored the game-winning goal as the Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team defeated Emerson College 1-0 to advance to the 2012 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament Championship game set for Saturday.
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Alex Zapata, Donato Piroscafo Earn GNAC HonorsOctober 30, 2012Freshman Alex Zapata (Hamden, Conn.) and junior Donato Piroscafo (Naugatuck, Conn.) have earned two major Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) weekly honors after leading the Falcons to a 2-0 win over Suffolk in the GNAC Tournament Quarterfinals.
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Falcons Advance to Semifinals with 2-0 Win over SuffolkOctober 27, 2012Two first-half goals by the Zapata brothers led the Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team to a 2-0 shutout over Suffolk University on Saturday in the quarterfinal round of the 2012 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament. The Falcons will now advance to the semifinals where they will face Emerson College.
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Falcons are No. 2 Seed in GNAC Men’s Soccer TournamentOctober 24, 2012The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) released the 2012 men’s soccer tournament bracket on Wednesday afternoon as Albertus Magnus will be the second seed in the upcoming playoffs beginning on Saturday. The No. 2 Falcons will host No. 7 Suffolk in a 1:00 p.m. contest on Celentano Field.
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Zapata Brothers Earn Major GNAC Weekly HonorsOctober 23, 2012Brothers Stephen and Alex Zapata of the Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team have earned major Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) weekly honors as announced by the league office on Monday. Stephen has been named the GNAC’s Player of the Week, while his younger brother Alex was tagged as Rookie of the Week.
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Three First-Half Goals Lift Falcons over Emmanuel 3-1October 20, 2012The Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team used three first-half goals to defeat Emmanuel College 3-1 on Saturday afternoon in their final regular-season contest of 2012. With the win, the Falcons finish the regular season with a 13-3-2 overall record along with an 8-1-1 showing in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action.
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Zapata Brothers Combine for Four Goals in 8-1 Win vs. NewburyOctober 18, 2012Brothers Stephen Zapata (Hamden, Conn.) and Alex Zapata (Hamden, Conn.) combined for the first four Falcon goals in an 8-1 rout of the Newbury College Nighthawks on Thursday. The Falcons dominated play from the outset, earning their 12th victory of the season, with just one regular-season contest remaining.
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Alex Zapata Named to GNAC Weekly Honor RollOctober 15, 2012Freshman Alex Zapata (Hamden, Conn.) has been named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Weekly Honor Roll as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
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Lasers Edge Falcons 2-1 in GNAC ActionOctober 13, 2012Despite outshooting the Lasers 15-12 on the afternoon, the Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team fell to Lasell College 2-1 in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action on Saturday.
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Men’s Soccer Drops 3-1 Decision at Coast GuardOctober 10, 2012Coast Guard scored three goals in the second half of play to go on to defeat the Albertus Magnus men’s soccer team 3-1 in non-conference action on Wednesday night in New London. John Tarzian scored two goals, while Greg Kennerley tallied assists on all three goals scored for the Bears.