Scots Rally to Knock Off Petrels
The Oglethorpe University men's soccer team lost to Maryville College on Salamone Field on Saturday afternoon, 3-1. Despite holding a 1-0 halftime advantage, the Petrels could not hold off the Scots offensive output in the second half.

Oglethorpe gained the early advantage in this one as Scott Devault and Brett Wooten combined on consecutive touches to set the Petrels up for the game's first goal off the strike from Bryan Burnick in the 11th minute.

The Scots, however, used a steady offensive onslaught in the second half to equalize the game and ultimately take control on a long shot outside the box that beat Oglethorpe keeper Michael Hadjisimos. The Scots extended the lead to 3-1 late in the second half on an incredible goal that was struck "bicycle style" by Maryville's forward.
 
Oglethorpe is now 1-2 on the season and will travel to Birmingham this weekend to play in a tournament. First up will be Spring Hill College on Friday night at 5:00 p.m.

Men Can't Crack Methodist, Fall 1-0
The Oglethorpe University men's soccer team lost to Methodist University at Emory on Saturday afternoon, 1-0. Despite outshooting Methodist 13-8 including 9-1 in shots-on-goal, the Petrels could not break through to claim the victory.

With the loss, Oglethorpe's record evens at 1-1 on the young season. The Petrels will be back in action this coming Saturday for their home opener versus Maryville College at 2:30 p.m.

Men Top Guilford in 2008 Opener
The Oglethorpe University men's soccer team started the 2008 season in style by posting a 4-1 victory over Guilford at Emory University on Friday afternoon. The Petrels got the scoring going early as senior Division I transfer Scott Devault fed Bryan Burnick for a goal in only the game's third minute.

Oglethorpe extended the lead at the 16:54 mark of the first half when junior Italo Cardosa connected with senior Amel Komic for a goal. The Petrels widened the margin to three goals before the half when both Cardosa and Devault used nifty passing to set up junior Danner Marsden for a strike.
 
Oglethorpe concluded their scoring barage in the 59th minute when Devault scored on consecutive passes from Komic and Burnick.
 
At 1-0, the Petrels will be back in action tomorrow afternoon when they face Methodist at Emory University at 3:30 p.m.

Mueller Showcases Talent in Premier Developmental League
Former Oglethorpe University soccer star David Mueller has continued his soccer career by competing in the United Soccer Leagues Premier Developmental League. A defender for the St. Louis Lions, Mueller was named to the Premier Developmental League's All Conference Team for his outstanding performance in the Central Division.

Mueller Named All-Region for 4th Straight Year
Oglethorpe University senior soccer defender David Mueller was named to the Soccer Coaches Association of America All South Region Team for the fourth consecutive season. Mueller, from St. Louis, has patrolled the back line for Oglethorpe with incredible skill and determination for all his years on the pitch at Oglethorpe.

A testament to David's dedication and hard work is the fact that he has already earned his degree from Oglethorpe. In addition to being named to the All South Region squad, David was named Oglethorpe's Male Academic Athlete of the Year after compiling a stellar 3.8 GPA in addition to his outstanding play on the soccer field.

Mueller Among Four Petrels Named All-SCAC
The voting for the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference players were completed today and senior David Mueller headlined four Petrels to earn this postseason distinction.

Mueller, a senior defensive standout from St. Louis, earned 16 points in the voting to be named to the First Team All-Conference list. Joining Mueller as all conference performers on the All-SCAC Third Team were seniors Matt Brisendine and Jonathan McConnel along with sophomore sensation Danner Marsden.
 
Brisendine, of Birmingham, posted 11 total points this year with 4 goals and 3 assists. It was his last second goal against Birmingham-Southern in double-overtime that many fans will never forget.
 
McConnell recorded 2 goals and an assist on the season playing mostly from the defensive side of the field. He received 5 total points in the voting to secure his Third-Team status.
 
For the second consecutive season, Danner Marsden led the Petrels in total points with 18 by recording a team-high 8 goals and 2 assists.

Seniors Rule Senior Day
The Oglethorpe University men's soccer team won their final contest of the season on Sunday afternoon over Millsaps as the squad celebrated senior day.

After posting the most wins of any four-year group in Oglethopre history, the senior Petrels went out and showed why on Salamone Field Sunday afternoon as each of the four graduating seniors recorded a point in the 5-0 victory over the Majors.
 
After ending Friday's contest versus Birmingham Southern in dramatic style, senior Matt Brisendine posted another two goals in his final contest on Salamone Field.
 
Not to be outdone, fellow seniors David Mueller and Jonathan McConnell also found the back of the net. McConnell's goal was assisted by senior Russell Kramer who narrowly missed posting a goal of his own on several chances.

Men Win OT Thriller over Birmingham Southern
The Oglethorpe University men's soccer team won a double-overtime thriller on Friday afternoon, defeating Birmingham Southern 2-1. Heading for a certain tie, senior Matt Brisendine took a long, deep ball from Matthew Chugden and beat the Panthers defense, including their keeper for the game-winner with only 8 seconds remaining in the second and final overtime.

With the win, the Petrels now head confidently into their final contest of the season versus Millsaps on Senior Day this Sunday at 2pm on Salamone Field.

Men Fall to DePauw
The Oglethorpe University men's soccer team lost to DePauw University on Salamone Field on Friday afternoon, 3-1. The Petrels breifly held a 1-0 lead after Bryan Burnick found Russell Kramer for a goal in the first half, but DePauw scored the final three goals of the game to secure the win.

The Petrels will be back in action this Sunday afternoon when they square off with Centre College at 2 p.m.

Men Scrape by Sewanee
The Oglethorpe University men's soccer team defeated Sewanee on Saturday afternoon, 1-0. The narrow victory boosted the Petrels to a 2-1 SCAC record as Oglethorpe gears up to host DePauw this Friday.

The match against Sewanee remained tight throughout as the score was knotted 0-0 at the half. Oglethorpe's best chance to dent the scoreboard in the first stanza was thwarted when All-American David Mueller's penalty kick carromed off the post.
 
Not to be denied, however, the Petrels posted the game's only goal in the 70th minute when sophomore Danner Marsden took a feed from Michael Muller, split two Sewanee defenders and angled the ball past their keeper.
 
With the victory, Oglethorpe raised their record to 3-6 on the season.

Oglethorpe Celebrates Youth Soccer Month this Sunday
In coordination with the U.S. Youth Soccer Association, the Oglethorpe University men's and women's soccer teams will be doing their parts this Sunday to help celebrate the 5th annual national Youth Soccer Month.

Prior to the men's and women's home contests against cross-town rival Emory on Salamone Field this Sunday, Oglethorpe head coach Jon Akin will be coaching a youth clinic for soccer enthusiasts from all over the state. Following the clinic, pom-poms will be handed out and the crowd will be encouraged to cheer the Stormy Petrels on against Emory.

The U.S. Youth Soccer Association recognizes the impact and importance of the sport of soccer, the number one youth sport in the U.S., plays in the day-to-day lives of America’s families. Come support the sport of soccer as Oglethorpe embraces the U.S. Soccer Associations four key tenets: fun, family, fitness and friendship.

Men Tripped Up by Mississippi
The Oglethorpe University men's soccer team lost to Mississippi College on Saturday evening, 3-1. Mississippi jumped out early on the Petrels for a 2-0 halftime lead that Oglethorpe could not overcome.

Freshman Evan Britton scored the Petrels lone goal in the game's 87th minute on a feed from junior Michael Muller to bring the score to 2-1. A pressing Oglethorpe defense, however, allowed Mississippi to seal the victory with a goal in the 88th minute.

The Petrels, now 1-1 on the young season, travel to Greensboro to face Methodist this Friday afternoon.

Men's Soccer Starts Season in Style
The Oglethorpe University men's soccer team began their 2007 season with a bang by tallying a bevy of early goals en route to a 6-2 trouncing of Husson College on a neutral field at Emory University.

Sophomore sensation Danner Marsden scored the first of his 2 goals in only the games 5th minute to give the Petrels a lead they would never relinquish.

Only moments later, senior All-Conference performer Matt Brisindine scored the first of consecutive Petrel goals that struck in the 10th and 30th minute to build Oglethorpe's cushion.

Senior Russell Kramer capped the first half scoring to provide a 4-1 cushion and junior Michael Muller finished the scoring for the match with a blast that found the back of the net on a free kick.

Amidst all the goal scoring were series of beautiful passes that resulted in multiple assists. Leading the way, sophomore Italo Cordoza tallied a hat trick of assists while Marsden added two of his own. Freshmen Bryan Burnick and Brett Wooten also got into the act by dishing an assist apiece.

The Petrels will look to bump their record to 2-0 when they square off with Mississippi College at 5pm tomorrow back on Emory's field.

Soccer Banquet Yields Post-Season Honorees
Oglethorpe University soccer coach Jon Akin announced post-season award winners for both the men's and women's teams at a banquet on April 21st.

For the women's team, freshman Bonnie Morscheiser from Orlando, Florida was named the team's Most Valuable Offensive Player. In only her first season, Bonnie lit up the SCAC with 9 goals scored (5th in conference) and 5 assists (9th overall) for a team-high 17 points (3rd overall in conference).
 
Sophomore Kira Carr of Roswell, Georgia earned Most Valuable Defensive Player honors by doggedly patrolling the midfield for Oglethorpe all season long and consistently making outstanding stops on players pressing forward against the Petrels.
 
Another freshman sensation, Ryanne Arola of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, was given the Stormy Petrel Award for her outstanding day-to-day approach to the game. In just her first season, Ryanne posted 7 goals (2nd on team) and 3 assists (3rd on team) for a stout first-year total of 10 points (2nd on team).
 
The women's team said goodbye to graduating senior and SCAC record holder for most goals in a game, Stephanie Chapman of Kennesaw, Georgia.
 
For the men's team, Danner Marsden, a freshman from Atlanta, was named Most Valuable Offensive Player after turning in one of the finest first-year performances in Oglethorpe history. Danner tallied a stunning 17 goals (1st in conference) and 6 assists (9th in conference) for a 40 point season that tied him for second overall in the conference.
 
Jonathan McConnell, a junior from Richmond Hill, Georgia, grabbed Most Valuable Defensive Player honors after turning in yet another stellar season from the midfield position. Jonathan scored 6 goals and dished 3 assists but was even more valuable to the team as a tenacious defensive stopper.
 
Jansen Lawrence, a freshman from Roswell, Georgia, was bestowed the Stormy Petrel Award after being one of coach Akin's most reliable everyday players who gave 100% effort in not only his game minutes, but practice minutes as well.
 
The men's team bid farewell to the following outstanding seniors:

two time All-SCAC and team captain defender Chris Freidenstein (Memphis Futbol Club); Oglethorpe record holder in assists in a season and career assists Josh Rosendahl (AFC Lightning); SCAC record holder (points in a game/ goals in a game)  forward Zach Atkinson (Augusta Arsenal); two-time All-SCAC defender Nick Mosley (United Quest);  Oglethorpe record-holder (career matches played) defender Anthony Thompson (United Quest); and captain and midfielder Erik Horne(LaFranaire Soccer Club).

 

Freshman Danner Marsden Named Athlete of the Month
The Petrel Council has selected Danner Marsden as the Oglethorpe Athlete of the Month for October.

The council, which is a student-athlete advisory committee, typically meets sometime after the completion of the month to vote for the award.
 
On October 15 at Hendrix, Marsden earned his first career hat trick and on October 17 against LaGrange, he tallied two goals and two assists. He finished the month with nine goals and four assists.