Men’s Soccer Ends Season

11/3/09 - The Crimson Wave men’s soccer team ended their season tonight against CCAC opponent St. Xavier University.  The Cougars defeated the Crimson Wave 6-0. 

The Crimson Wave honored their six seniors, Ryan Fentress, Miguel Diaz, Francisco Padilla, Danny Torres, Eric Ruiz and Brendan Mulroe in a half-time ceremony.  The men end their season 5-11-2 overall. 

Men’s Soccer Game Moved

11/2/09 – The Crimson Wave men’s soccer game on Tuesday November 3, 2009 against St. Xavier University will be played at Portage High School in Portage, IN.  The game time will be changed to 5:00 pm.   This will be senior night for the Crimson Wave.  

Crimson Wave Upset Conference Powerhouse JU

10/31/09 - The Crimson Wave men's soccer team traveled to Elgin, IL to take on the regular season conference champions, Judson University. Scoring for CCSJ began soon after the opening whistle in the 2:30 minute mark with junior striker Edward Barcenas scoring near post of off a conrer kick from junior Jose Sandoval. The Crimson Wave kept rolling and scored in their second goal of the game three minutes later when senior striker Ryan Fentress (assisted by Ed Barcenas) laced a low driven shot near post to beat Judson's goalkeeper to take a early 2-0 lead. The Eagles of Judson fought back midway through the first half and scored off of a free kick to cut the lead in half 2-1. With 20 seconds remaining in the first half Judson scored to tie the match 2-2.

CCSJ came out of halftime looking to try and take the lead early like the first half. The Crimson had a couple of good shots on goal by junior Bobby Miroski and Fentress. Both teams held their own throughout the first twenty-five minutes of the second half, then senior Miguel Diaz made a perfect run from the weak side of the field to score off of a well placed pass from Fentress. The lazer of a shot from Diaz gave the Crimson Wave the 3-2 lead and eventually the victory. Freshman goalkeeper Hector Zamano finished the game with seven saves. This win marks the first victory over the CCAC powerhouse Judson University. The men's record is now 5-10-2 overall for the season.

Men Fall Short at Home

10/28/09 - The Crimson Wave men's soccer team fell short tonight to conference opponent Trinity International Univeristy 2-1. The men's only goal was scored by Bobby Miroski on a Jeff Melton assist.

The Crimson Wave (2-10-2) will travel to Judson University on Saturday October 31st for a 2:00 pm conference match up.

Men Wash Away Trolls

10/24/09 – The Crimson Wave men’s soccer team defeated CCAC opponent Trinity Christian College 2-1.  Bobby Miroski scored the Crimson Wave’s first goal on a Ryan Fentress assist.  Jose Sandoval scored the men’s second goal on a double assisted free kick from Edwin Moreno to Miroski.

The Crimson Wave (4-9-2) will host CCAC opponent Trinity International University on Wednesday October 28th at 3:00 pm. 

Men Take Conference Loss

10/20/09 - The Crimson Wave men's soccer team took a conference loss tonight to conference opponent Olivet Nazarene University 5-1. Andy Austin scored the Crimson Wave's only goal unassisted.

The Crimson Wave (3-9-2) will host Trinity Christian College Saturday October 24th at 2:00 pm.

Men Fall Short at IIT

10/10/09 - The Crimson Wave men’s soccer team fell short today at Illinois Tech 7-4 in a CCAC match up.  Jeff Melton and Edward Barcenas each had a goal while Andrew Goralczyk had two goals for the Crimson Wave.  Jose Sandoval and Melton each had an assist. 

The Crimson Wave (3-8-2 overall, 1-3-1 CCAC) will travel to Olivet Nazarene University on October 20th for a 2:00 pm CCAC game.

Men Lose Tough Game

10/6/09 - The Crimson Wave men's soccer team lost a tough battle today to the University of St. Francis 2-1 in a wet and windy battle.

The Crimson Wave men gave up two early goals before answering back in the forty-third minute of play on a Ryan Fentress goal. The second half would go with out a goal.

The men are now 3-7-2 overall and 1-2-1 in CCAC play. The Crimson Wave will travel to Illinois Tech Saturday October 10th for a 2:00 pm CCAC match up.

Men Battle at Holy Cross

10/3/09 - The Crimson Wave men's soccer team fought a tough ninety minute battle against Holy Cross College.

Holy Cross, the newest member of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference scored the games only goal, defeating the Crimson Wave 1-0. The men are now 3-6-2 overall and 1-1-1 in CCAC play.

Men Defeat Wolves

9/30/09 - The Crimson Wave men's soccer team defeated confernece opponent Cardinal Stritch University 2-1. Jeff Melton scored the men's first goal while Jose Sandoval scored the second off a Bobby Miroski assist. The men are now 3-5-2 overall and 1-1 in CCAC play.

Men and Robert Morris End Even

9/26/09 - The Crimson Wave men's soccer team ended their conference matchup with Robert Morris tied 1-1 after two overtimes. The Crimson Wave's goal came in the first half by Jeff Melton on a Bobby Miroski assist. The men are now 2-5-2.

Men Come Up Short at Huntington

9/19/09 - The Crimson Wave men's soccer team fell short at Huntington University today being defeated 1-0. Hector Zamano had six saves for the men. The men are now 2-5-1. The Crimson Wave will travel to Robert Morris College on Saturday September 26 for a conference match up.

Men Take Loss at Home

9/15/09 - The Crimson Wave men’s soccer team was defeated at home tonight by Spring Arbor University 7-1.  Jose Sandoval scored the Crimson Wave’s only goal in the 12th minute of play.  The men are now 2-4-1 overall. 

Fentress Named CCAC Offensive Player of the Week
   
9/8/09 – Crimson Wave men’s soccer player Ryan Fentress (Griffith HS) has been named the CCAC Offensive Player of the Week.

Fentress’s performances include a goal against William Penn University, one goal and one assist in the Crimson Wave’s 5-1 victory over Waldorf College in the opening round of the Crimson Wave Invite.  Fentress scored the only goal of the game in the men’s 1-0 win over Mountain State University in the championship game of the Crimson Wave Invite.   Fentress was named the Crimson Wave Invite Most Outstanding Player. 

Men Win Championship Game

9/6/09 - The Crimson Wave men’s soccer team won the championship game of the Crimson Wave Invite today, 1-0, over Mountain State University.  Ryan Fentress scored the men’s only goal in the 23rd minute of play on a penalty kick.  Goalie Hector Zamano had five saves for the Crimson Wave.  Fentress was also named the invite MVP. 

Men Advance to Championship Game

9/5/09 - The Crimson Wave men’s soccer team had advanced the championship game of the Crimson Wave Invite with an opening round win over Waldorf College.
 
The Crimson Wave took the opening round game 5-1.  Edwin Moreno scored the men’s first goal on a corner kick from Ryan Fentress.  The men’s second goal was unassisted by Danny Torres.

The second half brought three more goals by the Crimson Wave.  Julian Zamano scored the first goal of the second half on a Bobby Miroski assist.   Fentress then scored the men’s fourth goal on an Edward Barcenas assist.  The Crimson Wave’s final goal came in the 72nd minute by Jeff Melton.

The men will play in the championship game tomorrow September 6th at 4:30 pm against Mountain State University.  The invite is being held at Campagna Academy in Schererville, IN.

Men Tie at William Penn

9/2/09 - The Crimson Wave men's soccer team tied 2-2 with William Penn University tonight.  The men scored their first goal in the tenth minute of play by Bobby Miroski (Crown Point HS).  The goal was assisted by Andy Austin (Portage HS), this was the first collegiate assist for Austin.  The fiftieth minute brought the Crimson Wave their second goal by Ryan Fentress (Griffith HS) assisted by Jeff Melton (Portage HS), this was also the first collegiate assist by Melton.  Hector Zamano ended the night with 11 saves in goal.
   
The men (0-2-1) will play in the opening round of the Crimson Wave Invite on Saturday August 5th at 2:00 pm against Waldorf College.  The invite will be held at the Crimson Wave's home field at Campagna Academy.

Men's Soccer Defeated at Parkside

8/27/09 - The Crimson Wave men's soccer team was defeated tonight at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside 6-0. Freshman Hector Zamano had 18 saves for the men.

The Crimson Wave (0-1) will host the University of St. Francis (IN) on Sunday August 30th at 2:00 pm.

Men Win in Season Exhibition

8/20/09 -  The Crimson Wave men’s soccer team won their exhibition match up against Iowa Wesleyan College today 3-0.  The men were led by two goals from freshman Jeff Melton and a goal by Junior Edward Barcenas.  Senior Ryan Fentress and freshman Julian Zamano each had an assist while freshman Hector Zamano had two saves in goal.  The Crimson Wave men will open up their season at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside on August 27 in a 4:30 pm match up.