Gannon Men's Soccer Picked to Finish Sixth in the PSAC Preseason Poll

Gannon Men's Soccer Picked to Finish Sixth in the PSAC Preseason Poll

Senior Afrim Latifi looks to lead the Golden Knights back to the NCAA Tournament in 2010

Katie Botsis, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations

8/20/2010 10:59:30 AM

ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon men’s soccer team has been picked to finish sixth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), according to the league’s preseason coaches poll released Friday afternoon.

For the 2010 season both men’s and women’s soccer will return to a single division conference format, combining the previous Eastern and Western Divisions. The PSAC last had a single division format in men’s soccer in the 2007 season.

Mercyhurst was picked to win the conference with seven first-place votes, followed by Millersville, who received two first-place nods. East Stroudsburg and Slippery Rock tied for third place with defending champion Slippery Rock picking up the final first-place vote. California (Pa.), Gannon, Bloomsburg, West Chester, Lock Haven and Shippensburg rounded out the poll, respectively.

In 2010 Gannon returns All-PSAC forward Afrim Latifi, who finished second on the team in goals scored, as well as PSAC West Freshman of the Year Sean Washek. Gannon finished the 2009 campaign with a 6-10-2 overall record and 3-5 PSAC mark.

Gannon kicks off the 2010 season Labor Day weekend at the Le Moyne Tournament. The Golden Knights will play Bloomsfield (N.J.) Saturday, September 4 at 12 noon and NYIT Monday, September 6 at 11 a.m.

Head coach Rob van Rheenen’s squad kicks off the home portion of its schedule Wednesday, September 8 against West Virginia Wesleyan. The home opener at Gannon University Field is scheduled for 3 p.m.

For the complete 2010 PSAC Men’s Soccer Coaches Poll, please click here.

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Athletes of the Week

Katie Joseph

Women's Swimming and Diving

Joseph was a five-time winner at last weekend’s Indiana (Pa.) Invitational, helping the Gannon women’s swim team split a pair of dual match-ups against IUP and Bloomsburg. The true freshman won the 100-yard freestyle (54.04) for the seventh time in eight attempts, posting a PSAC-qualifying time every time. She won the 200-yard freestyle (1:58.47) for the fourth time this season while producing her seventh conference-qualifying time during the event in eight attempts. Joseph also finished third in the 200 IM (2:17.48) during her first attempt of the year. The McDonald, Ohio, native was part of three relay teams that won titles. Her 200-yard freestyle relay team captured its sixth title in as many attempts, her 400-yard freestyle relay team won its sixth title in eight tries and her 800-yard freestyle relay team captured its third title in as many attempts. Joseph has won 15 individual titles and been part of 18 relay titles this season. She has produced 23 PSAC-qualifying times and four NCAA “B” cut times this season.

Nick Wolhaupter

Men's Swimming and Diving

Wolhaupter was a quadruple-winner at last weekend’s Indiana (Pa.) Invitational, helping the Gannon men’s swim team split a pair of dual match-ups against IUP and Bloomsburg. The true freshman won the 50-yard freestyle (22.03) for the third time in six attempts, producing a PSAC-qualifying time for the fifth time. He won the 100-yard freestyle (48.53) for the fifth time in seven attempts, recording a conference-qualifying time five times. Wolhaupter then finished third in the 100-yard butterfly while producing his fifth PSAC-qualifying time during that event in six attempts. The Watertown, Wis., native was part of two relay teams that won titles. His 200-yard freestyle relay team won its third title in eight attempts and his 400-yard medley relay team captured its first championship in three tries. Wolhaupter helped his 400-yard freestyle and 800-yard freestyle relay teams finish second. He has won 12 individual titles and been part of nine relay titles this season. Wolhaupter has produced 23 PSAC-qualifying times this season.

Which Gannon student-athlete's performance was most impressive during the week of January 23-29?

Kelley Sundberg (WB) - Recorded 10 points, eight assists and five steals during a victory against Slippery Rock.
Darrell Blanton (MB) - Recorded his seventh double-double of the season with 25 points and a season-high 15 rebounds against Slippery Rock.
Adam Blazek (MB) - Scored a season-high 23 points and added six rebounds against Slippery Rock.
Adam Weinell (WRES) - Defeated Kody Young of Mercyhurst, who was ranked fifth in the region, via a takedown for 7-5 overtime decision.
Ethan Swope (WRES) - Recorded an 11-3 major decision against rival Mercyhurst as the region's top-ranked wrestler.
Katie Joseph (WS) - Was a five-time winner at the IUP Invitational, winning two individual events and being part of three relay titles.
Nick Wolhaupter (MS) - Was a quadruple-winner at the IUP Invitational, winning two individual events and was part of two relay titles.
Matt Turek (WRES) - Defeated Desmond Moore of Kutztown, who was ranked fifth in the region, by an 8-3 score.

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