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CHARGERS SOCCER RANKED 5TH IN NATION; TOP TEAM IN EAST REGION
September 2, 2008

CHARGERS SOCCER RANKED 5TH IN NATION; TOP TEAM IN EAST REGION

Orangeburg, NY (9/2/08) The Dominican College men's soccer team has been ranked fifth in the NCAA Division II and first in the East Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in the NSCAA/Adidas Regional and National Rankings which were released today.

Orangeburg, NY (9/2/08)  The Dominican College men's soccer team has been ranked fifth in the NCAA Division II and first in the East Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in the NSCAA/Adidas Regional and National Rankings which were released today.

Dominican went 2-0 last week at the Franklin Pierce Labor Day Classic to start the season.  DC turned back Southern Connecticut State University, 3-0 on opening day and stunned pre-season #1 and defending National Champions, Franklin Pierce University, 2-0.

This is the highest national ranking for the Chargers in program history.  Last year the team was ranked as high as sixth in the nation.

The Chargers take on LeMoyne College Dolphins tomorrow in a non-conference game at the Torne Valley Sports Complex.  Game time is set for 2pm.

Click here to see the complete NSCAA/Adidas Division II Men's East Region Soccer Rankings.

Click here to see the complete NSCAA/Adidas Division II Men's National Soccer Rankings.

 

The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the university is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement.  Committed to building its programs upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, the university maintains a student-centered climate and serves a diverse community of students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university empowers this community of learners to excel, lead and serve with integrity and to engage responsibly in the pursuit of a more just, ethical and sustainable world.  Dominican also sponsors 18 varsity intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level.  To learn more about Dominican University New York, please visit www.duny.edu.