University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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THE BEST IS YET TO COME MEN'S SOCCER Their accomplishments were many. The men's soccer team posted a 9-8-3 record, which was their best showing in six years. They came into the season unranked, after a meteoric first third of the season the Minutemen found themselves number one in New England and ranked thirteenth na- tionally. Highlights of the season included im- pressive victories over Providence College and the University of Connecticut. Much of the team's success can be attributed to freshman Kurt Manal, from Chateauquay, Canada. Manal, a forward, Ied the team in scoring with Il goals and 8 assists, 30 points in all. This pleased Coach Jeff Gettler, as the team had lacked a scoring punch in the previous seasons. A solid defense and fine goaltending kept the Minutemen a squad to be reck- oned with throughout the season. Senior co-captain Mike Runeare and senior full back Mike Rudd maintained an organized back line which, along with keeper Don Donahue, was rewarded with six shutouts. The Minutemen were disappointed in the UMass invitational tournament. After beating a solid Northeastern team, they found the University of Hartford a stum- bling block in the finals. The Hartford game was a very physical one, and proved to be a bad day for the UMass squad. However, Coach Gettler was pleased with the performances of sophomore Paul Sera- fino, and co-captain Tom Uschok, who earned places on the all tournament team. Serafino and Manal were selected to the all New England team at the end of the Thanks A Lot Buddy - Bob Trajkovski is fouled in pursuit of the ball. Photo by Stephen Long MEN'S SOCCER 9-8-3 UMASS OPP I BOSTON UNIVERSITY 0 6 FAIRFIELD COLLEGE 0 Front Row: Ferdie Adoboe, John Shannon, Tom Giordano, Co-capt. Tom Uschok, Co-capt. Mike 2 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE 2 Runeare, Andy Bing, Matt Cushing, Anthony Richmond. Middle Row: Asst. Coach Chris Baumann, I NEW HAMPSHIRE 0 Matt Dowd, Paul Ricrad, Mark Noble, Don Donahue, Mike Sarnacki, Peter Geddes, Larry Brough, 0 NORTH CAROLINA 2 Head Coach Jeff Gettler, Asst. Coach Bob Barry. Top Row: Nick Marciano, Richard Baldwin, Mike 0 RUTGERS 0 Rudd, Kurt Manai, Bob Trajkovski, Aaron Feigenbaum, Paul Serafino. 2 PROVIDENCE I 4 VERMONT 0 I YALE 3 I NORTHEASTERN 0 0 HARTFORD I I RHODE ISLAND 2 2 CONNECTICUT I 2 HOLY CROSS 0 0 S. CONNECTICUT ST. I 4 BOSTON COLLEGE 4 5 SPRINGFIELD I 0 MAINE 2 0 HARVARD 5 2 HARTWICK COLLEGE 5 II

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fLungel Lynn Carlson saves the ball from going out of bounds in this game where UMass blanked BU. Phm by Andy NI. Photo by Andy Heller A Winning Combo - Head coach Pam Hixon delivers her words of wisdom to senior co-captain Pam Moryl, whose steady leadership helped produce a winning season. Photo by Stephen Long Handling the Pressure - Chris Kolcot fakes back, maneuvering the ball around I two opponents. Heller

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Photo by Steven Long Moving Down Field - A clever Ferdie Adobe eludes Boston University Defensemen. Season. The outlook for the next year is very promising as the Minutemen will only lose two seniors to graduation. The de- sire and talent are there to make next season the best yet. Photo bv Steven Long Coach Gettler offers Tom Giordano congratulations after a fine performance.