Men’s Soccer Readies for Xavier – Ohio State Buckeyes
10/7/1998 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
October 7, 1998
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The weather is getting cooler day-by-day and so must the blood in the Buckeyes’ veins as they make a run for the Big Ten championship. Both Ohio State (4-4-3) and Xavier (7-4-0) are undefeated in their conferences as they face each other in today’s match. The Musketeers rest atop the Atlantic 10 with a 3-0 mark while the Bucks are best in the Big Ten with a 2-0 record, tied with Indiana.
OSU vs. XAVIER: Ohio State leads the all-time series 8-6-4 since the teams first met in 1978 (2-2 OT tie at Columbus). Last year OSU beat the Musketeers 3-1 and since 1994 the Buckeyes and the Musketeers have traded wins and losses.
SCOUTING THE MUSKETEERS: Xavier upped its Atlantic 10 record to 3-0 last weekend by defeating both Duquesne 1-0 and St. Bonaventure 4-3. The Musketeers, coming off a winning weekend, improved their overall record to 7-4. The last loss for the Musketeers was against Cincinnati on Sept. 28 when the Bearcats handed XU a 2-0 defeat. Both OSU and XU have faced Dayton (2-0 Xavier win, 1-0 OSU loss) Evansville (2-0 Xavier win, 4-0 OSU win) and Wright State (2-1 Xavier win, 1-1 OSU tie) this season. In the last two games Koen Kuiken (Jr., FWD.) has scored both game-winning goals. The first against St. Bonaventure in double overtime and also against Duquesne. Sophomore goalkeeper Paul Wesseling recorded his third shutout of the season against Duquesne. Weseling was last week’s player of the week in the Atlantic 10 as he tallied eight saves and stopped a PK in the Musketeer victory.
LOWERY STILL IN RACE FOR BEST KEEPER: Senior Jon Lowery is third for goals against average in the Big Ten with a 0.83 mark. Indiana’s T.J. Hannig leads the conference at 0.31 and Penn State’s White Gibson is second with a 0.73 GAA. Lowery finished second to Hannig (0.54) last year with a 0.75, but still claimed first team all-Big Ten laurels as the best goalkeeper in the conference.
THAT KID FROM JAMAICA IS ALL RIGHT: Senior forward Craig Tomlinson has scored a point in six of 11 games and is averaging 1.18 points per game. The Buckeyes are 4-0-1 when the Manchester, Jamaica native finds the net with his freaky moves and sinister speed. He and Matt Daniel have both recorded four points in Big Ten play, the most on the team. Deez Buckeyes are Irie mon (Irie is Jamaican for great or super. Also a salutation).
TOMLINSON ALSO MAKES BIG TEN WAVES: Tomlinson is tied for second for goals in the Big Ten (5) and tied for third in both assists (3) and scoring (13P).
LOWERY CREEPS INTO RECORD BOOK: With 11.5 shutouts as a Buckeye keeper, Lowery has moved into second for career shutouts. Dave Scheer (1985-88) holds the record with 19.0. His 4.0 blankings in 1998 ties for third on the season ledger.
FERMINE SEES FIRST ACTION: Sophomore forward Guiddel Fermine saw his first action as a Buckeye in OSU’s rout of Wisconsin. The walk-on and former OSU club teamer logged 14 minutes in the match as a reserve.
NATIONALLY RANKED OPPONENTS: Five of OSU’s 1998 opponents are currently ranked in the NSCAA top 25 poll. Indiana (2), Virginia (4), Creighton (8), Butler (12) and Furman (19).
GREAT LAKES REGIONAL RANKINGS:
Regional rankings as of Oct 5. 1.Indiana 9-1-0 2.Butler 9-1-0 3.Notre Dame 4-2-3 Akron 7-2-1 5.Cincinnati 6-2-2 6.Xavier 7-4-0 7.Louisville 6-4-0 8.Kentucky 6-5-0 9.Western Kentucky 7-4-0 10.Marshall 5-4-1 Receiving votes – Ohio State, Michigan State, Wright State
BUCKEYES BLANK BADGERS: The team earned it’s second conference victory with a 3-0 win over Wisconsin. The first goal for the Buckeyes came from a penalty shot by senior captain Daniel. The free kick was awarded after Tomlinson was tripped by the Wisconsin goalkeeper, Tim Caprez . The Buckeyes scored two goals during the second half. The first came on a pass from Peterson Jerome over to the left corner that Sean Feldhaus tapped into the upper right corner. Just nine minutes later, Tomlinson headed in a cross from Jason Ciminieri off an indirect kick.
OSU’S PROBABLE STARTERS:
Keeper 1 Jon Lowery Left Back 19 Casey Linkinhoker Center Back 12 Matt Daniel Center Back 25 Chad Campbell Right Back 13 Greg Sadosky Left Flank 8 Brian Feldhaus Center Mid 20 Sean Feldhaus Center Mid 16 Brooks Humphreys Right Flank 17 Tony Monroe Striker 10 Peterson Jerome Striker 15 Craig Tomlinson
FELDHAUS HAVING NET TROUBLES: The opposing goal and Brian Feldhaus are not getting along these days as they haven’t been in contact since September 4 when he netted a pair of goals in the 4-0 blowout of Evansville. Feldhaus has recorded 15 shots in the last four games but unfortunately, none have managed to cross the plane.
HEAD COACH JOHN BLUEM: The 1975 Hartwick College graduate is the ninth-winningest active coach in NCAA Division I soccer. He is 101-38-17 for his seven year career and 15-11-5 (second year) as the Buckeye mentor. He took the 1997 Buckeye squad to the Big Ten Championship game for the first time in school history and also boasts the school’s only first team all-conference selection. Bluem was named conference coach of the year three times during his six-year stint at Fresno State and guided the Bulldogs to four conference championships and four NCAA tournament appearances.
MATCH 10 AT WRIGHT STATE: For the third time this season, the team played to a draw as the Buckeyes tied Wright State, 1-1 in double overtime. John Monebrake struck again in the 42nd minute, taking advantage of a Wright State turnover and putting OSU on the board first. The score marked his third goal in as many games. Wright State’s Ryan McNichol pushed the contest to overtime with nine minutes remaining as Travis Sobers set up the scoring effort after a pass from Marco Elcock.
MATCH NINE AT CREIGHTON: Mike Bustos scored the only goal of game in the 31st minute as eighth-ranked Creighton defeated Ohio State 1-0 to win the Diadora Challenge. Bustos, scored his second game-winner of the year when he collected a blast from Angel Rivillo that the left post and slipped the ball into the bottom right corner of the net.
MATCH EIGHT VS. DRAKE: In the first match of the 1998 Diadora Challenge, it took overtime for the team to defeat Drake, 3-2. Tomlinson scored the first goal of the match in the 61st minute when he served a ball that nicked off Bulldog defender Dusty Greu and into the net. Drake’s Eric Wilson answered quickly with a goal just 20 seconds later when he rocketed a shot past Lowery from 20 yards out. The Bulldogs’ Martin Guhn put Drake ahead in the 88th minute, but OSU roared back just over a minute later when Roger Roush crossed a ball to the left post that Monebrake tapped in, knotting the game at 2-2, forcing overtime. The Buckeyes ended the contest just 44 seconds into overtime when Brooks Humphreys headed the ball backwards to the right post, finding Monebrake for the game winner.
MATCH SEVEN AT NORTHWESTERN: Daniel recorded a goal and assisted on the game winner as the OSU soccer team blanked Northwestern 3-0. Jerome put the Buckeyes up 1-0 in the 27th minute when Daniel fed him a ball down the right side that he touched into the net for the game-winner. Daniel put the Buckeyes up 2-0 with seven minutes remaining in the first half when he buried a direct kick from 22 yards out after a foul. Tomlinson scored his third goal of the season when he sliced through the Wildcat defense and beat keeper Matt Keeler from 25 yards out in the 56th minute. Lowery recorded his third shutout of the season.
MATCH SIX AT EASTERN ILLINOIS: The Buckeyes drew first blood as Humphreys knocked in a Chad Campbell ball three minutes into the game. The Panthers got even in the 39th minute when Jake Spain headed a ball at goal and it deflected in for his first goal of the season. The game remained tied for the rest of regulation, but not for long as the Panthers scored four minutes into the sudden death overtime. Dylan Shaughnessy ripped a shot from 25 yards out that careened off a defender and into the goal for the game-winner.
MATCH FIVE VS. BOWLING GREEN: As the temperature topped out at 99 degrees, Ohio State and Bowling Green played to a 1-1 double overtime draw. Tomlinson came off the bench to put the Buckeyes up 1-0 in the 37th minute with his second goal of the season. Ciminieri headed a ball over Adam Erhard that Tomlinson flicked with his head, beat Falcon keeper Scott Vallow to the loose ball and stroked it into the net past Vallow’s legs. The Falcons came back four minutes later as Fred Degland put in his second goal in two games when he picked up a deflected ball and buried it far post past a diving Lowery.
MATCH FOUR AT BUTLER: The team was handed a 2-1 loss to Butler at Indianapolis . Jeremy Harkins put the Bulldogs on top 1-0 with four minutes remaining in the first half when he netted a long pass to the right post. Butler went up 2-0 five minutes into the second half when David Beck finished a beautiful play that was crossed, headed once and then headed into the net. OSU’s S. Feldhaus brought the Buckeyes within one in the 69th minute when Tomlinson pushed him through the middle.
MATCHES TWO/THREE – NIKE CLASSIC: OSU won the third annual NIKE Soccer Classic after defeating Evansville 4-0 and tying Furman 0-0. The Buckeyes were declared tournament champions by winning the goals scored tie breaker. This marks the first time that the Buckeyes have won the tournament after losing in the championship match the previous two years.
MATCH ONE VS. DAYTON: The Flyers netted the lone goal of the contest in the 62nd minute when OSU was nabbed for a foul about 10 yards outside of the box. Junior defender Mark Schulte squeezed a free kick through the Ohio State wall that barely crossed the line. The Buckeyes had trouble finishing the entire game. Four cautions and an ejection were dished out.
25 CHAD CAMPBELL – JR, DEF
Central defender that has size and skill. Combines with Matt Daniel to make the Buckeye back line tough to crack. Recorded a shot against Bowling Green. Took his first two shots of the year at Butler. Aided in shutting down Evansville and Furman for back-to-back shutouts. Named to the NIKE Classic all-tournament team. Assumed starting role against Dayton. Suffered a rough foul against the Flyers that went unpunished.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1996 10/10 2 0 0 0 1997 18/16 4 1 0 2 1998 10/10 4 0 1 1 TOTALS 38/36 10 1 1 3
11 JASON CIMINIERI – JR, MID
A top reserve this season that may see some minutes as a starter. Teamed up with Tomlinson for the final goal against Wisconsin. Assisted on Tomlinson’s goal against Bowling Green. Also took one shot against the Falcons. Recorded a pair of shots at Butler. Came of the bench in all four contests this year.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1996 17/6 8 0 0 0 1997 18/17 11 2 1 5 1998 10/1 9 0 2 2 TOTALS 45/24 28 2 3 7
12 MATT DANIEL – SR, DEF
Co-captain of the Buckeyes for the second year in a row. Ohio product that was heavily recruited nationally, but opted to wear the Scarlet and Gray. Humble, but still a vocal team leader. Put in a penalty kick for the game-winner against Wisconsin after Tomlinson was tripped in the box. Scored the game-winning goal and assisted on another at Northwestern. Tallied three shots at the NIKE Classic. Has never missed a start for his career. Mother was first OSU female trainer.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1995 9/9 12 1 2 4 1996 16/16 22 2 2 6 1997 20/20 33 4 0 8 1998 11/11 14 2 1 5 TOTALS 56/56 81 9 5 23
5 ROB ELY – JR, MID
Transfer that has stepped up and could possibly crack the starting lineup. Has entered as a reserve seven times this year. Two-time all-conference player in high school.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1998 7/0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 7/0 0 0 0 0
8 BRIAN FELDHAUS – JR, STR
Pronounced FELD-house. Noted as the team’s best playmaker by head coach John Bluem. Plays with intensity and has a bit of flair and spirit. A passionate player that will go toe-to-toe with anyone. Ripped a season high five shots at Wright State but could not convert. Tallied a pair of shots against Bowling Green. Took three shots at Butler, but couldn’t find the net. Named NIKE Classic MVP and earned a spot on the all-tournament team for his two-goal performance against Evansville. Currently tied for second in the conference for scoring with four points and for goals with two. Started against Dayton and ripped a shot that the Flyer keeper barely deflected.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1996 Redshirted 1997 13/7 42 3 2 8 1998 11/11 24 2 0 4 TOTALS 24/18 66 5 2 12
9 SEAN FELDHAUS – SR, MID
Pronounced FELD-house (Just like his brother). Has played in every match in 1998, starting 10 times. Punched in a Jerome cross against Wisconsin for his second goal of the year. Scored his first goal of the season at Butler. Missed almost all of last year after a gruesome compound fracture of his left arm. Got some work in against Dayton, coming off the bench. Booked for tripping against the Flyers.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1994 * 18/18 27 8 2 18 1995 Transfer year 1996 0/0 0 0 0 0 1997 3/3 1 0 0 0 1998 11/10 10 2 0 4 TOTALS 32/31 38 10 2 22
16 BROOKS HUMPHREYS – SO, MID
Second team all-Big Ten as a redshirt freshman and only getting better. Has great size and control. Assisted on John Monebrake’s game-winning goal against Drake at the Diadora Challenge. Scored OSU’s lone goal at Eastern Illinois. Tallied one shot against Bowling Green. Assisted on Brian Feldhaus’ game-winning goal against Evansville. A NIKE Classic all-tournament selection. Named Big Ten Player of the Week once in 1997.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1996 Redshirted 1997 16/15 14 3 1 7 1998 11/11 14 1 2 4 TOTALS 27/27 28 4 3 11
10 PETERSON JEROME – JR, STR
Forward that, like Tomlinson, can scoot and wiggle. Called “The Real Deal” by Bluem. Has speed, quickness and is a pure striker in every sense of the word. Assisted on Sean Feldhaus’ goal against Wisconsin when he burned a Badger defender at the end line. Scored a goal at Northwestern. Recorded two shots against Bowling Green and just missed a goal with a close offside call. Netted one of the most spectacular goals that you will see in college soccer against Evansville when he drove home a bicycle kick volley that brought the crowd to its feet. The shot was a rocket. Was within inches of scoring against Dayton a couple of times.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1998 11/11 12 2 1 5 TOTALS 11/11 12 2 1 5
19 CASEY LINKINHOKER – SR, MID
Midfield flanker that can (and will) play anywhere on the field. Very fast and physical. Professional potential. Has recently made the switch >from the midfield to left back. Recorded one shot at Butler. Started both games at the NIKE Classic but was held to zero shots. Put up three shots in start against Dayton. Sent a few long crosses into the box for near goals vs. the Flyers.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1995 15/9 12 1 0 2 1996 14/6 8 0 4 4 1997 20/20 24 3 1 7 1998 11/11 7 0 0 0 TOTALS 60/46 51 4 5 13
1 JON LOWERY – SR, GK
Co-captain for the second consecutive year. OSU’s first ever first team all-Big Ten selection. A hard worker. Recorded his fourth shutout of the season against Wisconsin. Gave up his first multiple goal game since last November at Maryland when Butler scored twice on him. Shutout both opponents at the NIKE Classic and is currently ranked fourth in the Big Ten for GAA. Played great against Dayton but was unlucky, giving up a questionable goal.
YEAR GP/GS M S GA GAA ShO 1995* 20/20 1928 111 32 1.49 5.5 1996 14/12 1153 33 16 1.25 2.0 1997 16/16 1415 65 12 0.89 7.5 1998 11/11 1085 42 10 0.83 4.0 TOTALS 61/59 5581 251 70 1.13 19.0 * year played at Wisconsin-Green Bay
14 JOHN MONEBRAKE – FR, STR
Came off the bench against Wisconsin and ripped a shot within the first minute he was in the game. Named the Sept. 28 Big Ten Player of the Week for his two-goal game-winning heroics against Drake. District Player of the Year and co-Player of the year in the OCC Central. Recorded 65 G and 38 A for his high school career.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1998 10/1 5 3 0 6 TOTALS 10/1 5 3 0 6
17 TONY MONROE – SO, MID
Like Linkinhoker, he can play anywhere. Walk-on that led OSU for scoring in 1997 and should see time in the midfield as well as up front this year. Shot production is limited this year, but when he gets a hold of it, look out. Managed one shot against Bowling Green. Took two shots at Butler. Recorded two shots against Dayton, one just over the crossbar off a deflection.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1997 18/15 28 4 4 12 1998 11/10 7 0 0 0 TOTALS 29/25 35 4 4 12
20 ROGER ROUSH – SO, MID
Earned G1 start against Dayton and has played in every contest this year. Put up a pair of shots against Wisconsin. Recorded two assists in the overtime thriller against Drake. Cranked a shot against Bowling Green but sent it wide. Started 17 contests as a true freshman.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1997 18/17 21 1 1 3 1998 11/3 5 0 2 2 TOTALS 29/20 26 1 3 5
13 GREG SADOSKY – SR, DEF
Smooth. The team’s best one-on-one marking back. Intelligent player who is not afraid to get physical. Seems to always draw more than his fair share of fouls. Has started every game at right back. Was carded against Dayton. Second team all-Big Ten in 1997 and deservedly so.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1995 15/15 6 1 0 2 1996 18/18 8 1 0 2 1997 20/20 2 0 0 0 1998 11/11 1 0 0 0 TOTALS 64/64 17 2 0 4
6 CRAIG TOMLINSON – SR, FWD
Lethal. All-American sprinter with blazing speed and flair. Easily one of if not the fastest player in college soccer. Seriously…this Buckeye is fast. Has scored in both conference games and is second for goals in the Big Ten. Headed in a Ciminieri set piece against Wisconsin for a goal. Scored against Drake in the 3-2 OT victory. Put in a goal at Northwestern. Netted a goal against Bowling Green flicking a Ciminieri ball to the ground and beating the keeper to the spot. Assisted on Sean Feldhaus’ goal at Butler. Entered in reserve against Evansville and tallied one goal and two assists, earning a Big Ten Player of the Week nomination. Recorded three of OSU’s four shots against Furman. Named to the NIKE Classic all-tournament team. Showed his true colors in G1 against Dayton, recording two shots and streaking by defenders in his limited minutes played.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1995 Ran track for Central State 1996* 0/0 37 9 4 22 1997* 18/18 38 6 4 16 1998 11/2 14 5 3 13 TOTALS 29/20 89 20 11 51 * Fresno State career
18 ERIC VOUGHT – JR, MID
Transfer that has blended in quite well. Brings game experience which is a must. Has seen action in four matches to date and recorded a shot against Wisconsin. Will start off in a reserve role, but may crack the starting lineup by the end of the season.
YEAR GP/GS S G A P 1998 4/0 2 0 0 0 TOTALS 4/0 2 0 0 0
Big Ten Update
1998 STANDINGS CONFERENCE OVERALL 1. Ohio State 2 0 0 1.000 4 4 3 .500 Indiana 2 0 0 1.000 9 1 0 .900 3. Michigan State 1 1 0 .500 5 5 0 .500 4. Penn State 0 1 0 .000 5 3 2 .600 5. Wisconsin 0 1 0 .000 2 10 0 .167 6. Northwestern 0 2 0 .000 5 4 1 .550 Matches This Week:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Michigan vs. Oakland Xavier at Ohio State
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Indiana at Butler
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Penn State at Northwestern
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Indiana at Evansville Michigan State at Ohio State Drake at Northwestern Penn State at Wisconsin
Conference Notes:
PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR OCTOBER 5
TJ Hannig, Indiana, So., GK.
Hannig made five saves in the Hoosiers only game of the week, helping Indiana to a 1-0 win over conference foe Penn State. He made one stop in overtime as he tipped the ball over the cross bar preventing the Nittany Lions to the first score of the game. In conference goalkeeping, Hanning boasts the lowest GAA (0.31) and has tallied the highest number of shutouts on the season with eight.
1998 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Sept. 7, Rick Smith, Michigan State, So., MID
Sept. 14, Rick Smith, Michigan State, So., MID
Sept. 21, Lazo Alavanja, Indiana, Sr., FWD
Sept. 28, John Monebrake, Ohio State, Fr., MID
Team Statistics
Scoring GP Sh G A PTS GA 1.Indiana 10 147 27 21 75 3 2.Ohio State 11 129 17 16 50 10 3.Penn State 10 120 17 11 45 8 4.Northwestern 10 111 16 11 43 14 5.Michigan St. 10 104 14 11 39 16 6.Wisconsin 12 144 9 4 22 29
Goalkeeping Sv ShO GAA CK PK-A 1.Indiana 32 8 0.29 82 1-1 2.Penn State 36 4 0.73 57 0-0 3.Ohio State 42 4 0.83 53 1-1 4.Northwestern 57 3 1.37 45 2-3 5.Michigan St. 47 1 1.54 56 1-1 6.Wisconsin 61 2 2.37 26 3-3
Scoring By Period 1 2 OT OT TOT 1.Indiana 13 12 2 0 27 2.Ohio State 7 9 1 0 17 Penn State 8 9 0 0 17 4.Northwestern 5 11 0 0 16 5.Michigan St. 3 9 1 1 14 6.Wisconsin 0 8 0 1 9
Individual Statistics
Scoring GP Sh G A PTS 1.Dema Kovalenko, IND 10 25 6 3 15 2.Aleksey Korol, IND 10 25 5 4 14 3.Lazo Alavanja, IND 10 20 4 5 13 Craig Tomlinson, OSU 11 14 5 3 13
Goals GP Sh G 1.Dema Kovalenko, IND 10 25 6 2.Jon Cantwell, NU 10 13 5 Aleksey Korol, IND 10 25 5 Craig Tomlinson, OSU 11 14 5
Assists GP A 1.Lazo Alavanja, IND 10 5 2.Aleksey Korol, IND 10 4 3.Craig Tomlinson, OSU 11 3 Ricardo Villar, PSU 10 3 Parham Parsa, PSU 9 3
Goalkeeping GP M Sv SO GA GAA 1.TJ Hannig, IND 10 874 30 8.0 3 0.31 2.Whit Gibson, PSU 10 980 36 3.9 8 0.73 3.Jon Lowery, OSU 11 1085 42 4.0 10 0.83 4.Matt Keeler, NU 9 765 45 3.0 9 1.06 5.TJ Lieckfelt, MSU 10 930 47 1.0 15 1.45 6.Tim Caprez, WIS 12 990 52 2.0 25 2.27
Note – all statistics for games played through Oct. 5.
