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2009 Men's Soccer

 

SSU ANNOUNCES FALL OPEN WORKOUT
The Shawnee State University men's  soccer program would like to announce that Sunday, November 22nd is the date for the fall open workout.  The workout will begin at 1:00 p.m. on the campus of Shawnee State University with registration beginning at 12:00pm.  All high school aged players and collegiate transfers are eligible to participate.  The workout will include training sessions, a full scrimmage, introduction of the returning Shawnee State University men's soccer players, and a tour of campus. The workout will conclude at 4:00 p.m. 

The workout is designed to allow prospective players to show what skills they have, and it also allows the SSU staff determine who may be a great fit for the Bears in the future. 

To be eligible to play at Shawnee State University a student/athlete must meet two out of three criteria:

  • GPA -2.00 or above
  • ACT -18 or above
  • Graduate top 1/2 of your class

If interested please fill out the following athletic survey: http://www.shawnee.edu/off/athl/recruitinfo.html

 
FOUR NAMED TO HONORABLE MENTION ALL-AMC
Forwards Luke Purpero, Steven Cox, midfielder Drew Sampson, and defender Ryan Beatty each earned All-American Mideast Conference postseason recognition.  Shawnee State
finished with its most successful season in school history as the Bears compiled an overall record of 8-8-1 on the season.

Purpero, a sophomore from Waverly, Ohio, started in 15 games for the Bears.  He led the Bears with six goals on the season including two game winning goals.  He also ranks second on the team as he tallied four assists. 

Cox, a junior from Upper Arlington, has started in 16 game this season.  Cox scored three goals including one game winner on the season to go along with one assist.  This is the third time Cox has earned all-conference recognition. 

Sampson, a senior from Wheelersburg, Ohio, started in all 17 games for the Bears.  Sampson scored one goal for the Bears and tallied two assist on the season. 

Beatty, a freshman from Waynesville, Ohio, has started in all 17 games for Shawnee State.  From his defensive position, Beatty has tallied one assist for the Bears. 


Luke Purpero                     Steven Cox


Drew Sampson                     Ryan Beatty

 
PURPERO NAMED AMC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
SSU's forward Luke Purpero (Waverly, OH) was named American Mideast Conference Offensive Player of the Week. He registered two goals and two assists during a pair of victoris for the Bears. 

Purpero played a part in all three goals in a 3-1 win versus Mount St. Joseph with a goals and two assists.  He netted the game-tying goal and later assisted on the winner.

Purpero ended the week by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 decision at St. Catharine.  She State enter the week at 4-1 overall.

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