2011-12 UNCP Men's Soccer

May 11, 2012
Men’s Soccer Releases 2012 Schedule
Nine home games, as well as three outings against teams that made appearances in the 2011 NCAA Tournament, highlight the 17-game 2012 men's soccer schedule released on Friday afternoon by head coach Phil Hindson.

January 23, 2012
UNCP Men’s Soccer Releases 2012 Spring Schedule
The UNCP men's soccer team will face off against no less than eight opponents across five different dates as part of the 2012 spring schedule released by head coach Phil Hindson on Monday afternoon.

January 20, 2012
Men’s Soccer To Offer ID Camp On February 18
The UNCP men's soccer coaching staff announced it will host a Spring ID Camp on February 18 for ages 14-18. The cost of the camp is $65 if registered by February 1 and $80 if registered later with the camp lasting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

January 9, 2012
NSCAA Awards Sam Miles All-Region Honors
Having collected a slew of awards in just his first season of collegiate competition, Sam Miles was named to the 2011 NSCAA Division II Second Team All-Southeast Region as one of three forwards, released by the organization in December.

December 14, 2011
NCCSIA Names Four Braves To All-State Team
The UNCP men’s soccer team held four spots on the NCCSIA College Division Men’s Soccer Team as Michael Davis, Sam Miles, Stuart Rodgers and Adam Smith were awarded the honor, the organization released Wednesday afternoon.

December 7, 2011
UNCP Wins PBC Men's Soccer Team Sportsmanship Award
UNC Pembroke was named the recipient of the 2011 men's soccer Team Sportsmanship Award by the Peach Belt Conference on Wednesday. The Peach Belt Conference presents one such award for each of its 13 championship sports, the award is voted on by other teams in that sport.

December 1, 2011
Antonescu Named To Capital One Academic All-America Team
UNCP midfielder Alex Antonescu was named to the Capital One Academic All-America third team, CoSIDA announced Wednesday. Antonescu has maintained a 3.97 GPA in exercise and sports science at UNCP, while also excelling athletically on the soccer field.

November 15, 2011
Miles Named Daktronics Second Team All-Region
After making the most of his first season of collegiate competition, forward Sam Miles was named to the 2011 Daktronics NCAA Division II All-Southeast Region Men's Soccer Team released on Tuesday afternoon.

November 11, 2011
Men’s Soccer To Host Indoor Tournament For Youth
The UNCP men’s soccer team will host an indoor soccer tournament for ages 6-18 from December 9-11. A $200 entry fee is due along with the application by December 2 with the teams being accepted on a first paid basis only.

November 9, 2011
Four Sophomores Named To PBC All-Academic Team
Sophomores Alex Antonescu, Daniel Bougt, Paul Freeman and Brett Luccia have been named to the 2011 Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer all-academic team released by the league office on Wednesday afternoon.

November 7, 2011
Hoek, Rodgers Named To PBC All-Tournament Team
After wrapping up the 2011 PBC Championship match on Sunday, UNCP forward Sean Hoek and defender Stuart Rodgers were named to the All-PBC Tournament team for their efforts against Lander and Montevallo in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds, respectively.

November 4, 2011
Braves Prepare For First PBC Final Four Since 2004
The UNCP men’s soccer team will look to compete in its first appearance in the PBC Tournament Final Four, since winning the tournament eight years ago, as the squad battles Montevallo on Friday at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans, Ga., with the game slated for 7:30 p.m.

November 4, 2011
Three Braves Named To All-PBC Squad
Newcomer Sam Miles garnered Freshman of the Year accolades and joined two of his teammates on the all-conference squads as the Peach Belt Conference unveiled its 2011 Men’s Soccer All-Conference team on Thursday evening.

November 4, 2011
Montevallo Ends UNCP’s Run For PBC Tournament Title, 1-0
Montevallo’s Phil Jackson halted the UNCP men’s soccer team from advancing in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament on Friday evening as the midfielder used a penalty kick to position the ball in the back of the net for the lone goal and the 1-0 victory over the Braves.

November 4, 2011
Antonescu, Freeman Named To CoSIDA Academic All-District Team
UNCP midfielder Alex Antonescu and forward Paul Freeman were named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) academic all-district first team in district three for the NCAA Division II, the organization announced Friday afternoon.

November 3, 2011
Braves Hold Tight At 10th In Region Rankings
After the UNCP men’s soccer team posted a 2-1 victory over Lander in the opening round of the PBC Tournament, the Braves team made their second appearance of the season in the NCAA Southeast Region Rankings at 10th, announced by the association on Wednesday.

November 2, 2011
20 Questions With Men Soccer’s Stuart Rodgers
UNCPBraves.com sat down with senior defender Stuart Rodgers to learn of his opinion on a variety of topics ranging from his idea of perfect happiness to how he wants to be remembered when he leaves Pembroke

November 1, 2011
Braves Head To PBC Tournament Opener To Battle Bearcats
After falling in the final game of the regular season to Lander, the UNCP men’s soccer team will turn around and face the Bearcats again when the squad travels to Greenwood, S.C., on Tuesday at the Jeff May Complex in the first round of the PBC Tournament.

November 1, 2011
UNCP Victorious Over Lander, Advances In PBC Semifinals
Transfer Sean Hoek scored the game winning goal in the 78th minute to snap an eight-game losing streak in the series with Lander, and push the UNCP men’s soccer team to the semi-final round of the PBC Tournament on Tuesday evening at the Jeff May Complex, 2-1.

November 1, 2011
Rodgers Named PBC Defensive Player of the Week
After helping the Braves to a 1-1-0 record last week, including a key victory at Francis Marion, senior defender Stuart Rodgers has been named the Peach Belt Conference’s Defensive Player of the week, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.

October 29, 2011
Black And Gold Soccer Squads Host Final Regular Season Match
The UNCP women’s and men’s soccer teams will host the final regular season matchup on Saturday afternoon against Peach Belt Conference rival Lander at Varsity Grounds in Pembroke, N.C., with the women's game starting at 1 p.m. and the men's game following the conclusion of the women's game.

October 29, 2011
Lander Delivers Double-Overtime Goal For Win Over Braves
Visiting Lander used a double-overtime goal in the 103rd minute from Zach Acree to score the game’s only goal as the Bearcats seized the 1-0 Peach Belt Conference victory over UNCP at Varsity Grounds on Saturday afternoon.

October 27, 2011
Braves Claim 10th Spot In NCAA Region Rankings
Coming off a 1-0 shutout victory over Peach Belt Conference opponent Francis Marion this week, the UNCP men’s soccer team made its first appearance of the season in the NCAA Southeast Region Rankings at 10th, announced by the association on Wednesday.

October 26, 2011
Braves Battle Patriots In Last Regular Season Road Match
As the UNCP men’s soccer team is nearing the end of the season, the Braves prepare to make the short trip to Florence, S.C., to battle Peach Belt Conference opponent Francis Marion in the last road game of regular season on Wednesday at FMU Soccer Complex.

October 26, 2011
Braves Clip Lone Goal For 1-0 Victory Over Patriots
Newcomer Adam Smith registered the lone goal of the match in the 51st minute to deliver the 1-0 shutout victory over Peach Belt Conference opponent Francis Marion on Wednesday afternoon at FMU Soccer Complex in Florence, S.C.

October 25, 2011
Hanson Nabs PBC Goalkeeper Of The Week For Second-Straight Week
After playing a key role in grabbing a key Peach Belt Conference result for the men’s soccer team on Saturday in Montevallo, Ala., sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Hanson has earned his second-straight PBC Goalkeeper of the Week award, the league office announced Tuesday.

October 25, 2011
UNCP Remains In Seventh In NSCAA
After posting a double overtime tie this week, the UNCP men’s soccer team held steady in the seventh spot in its seventh appearance in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Southeast Region Rankings announced Tuesday.

October 25, 2011
Davis Named PBC Defensive Player Of The Week
Senior defender Michael Davis has been named the Peach Belt Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week after scoring the tying goal in UNCP’s only game last week, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.

October 22, 2011
Lady Braves, Braves Continue On The Road In PBC Tilt
After a week to regroup since the last Peach Belt Conference battle, the UNCP soccer squads will travel to Montevallo, Ala, on Saturday to match up with Montevallo in a conference doubleheader at Varsity Field with the women’s game starting at 2 p.m. and the men’s game following the conclusion of the women’s game.

October 22, 2011
Braves. Falcons Finish At Standstill In Double-Overtime Tie
Senior Michael Davis tied the match up in the 83rd minute to send the UNCP men’s soccer team into overtime on Saturday evening as the Braves and Peach Belt Conference rival Montevallo finished with a 1-1 tie at Varsity Field in Montevallo, Ala.

October 18, 2011
Miles Named PBC Offensive Player Of The Week
Freshman forward Sam Miles has been named the Peach Belt Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week after posting three crucial goals last week, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.

October 18, 2011
Hanson Named PBC Goalkeeper Of The Week
After recording 171 minutes in two games last week, sophomore Ryan Hanson has been named Peach Belt Conference Goalkeeper of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.

October 18, 2011
UNCP Reenters Region Rankings At Seventh
Coming off a 2-0 record this week including the enormous victory over Peach Belt Conference favorite Clayton State, the UNCP men’s soccer team shifted into seventh in its sixth appearance in the NSCAA Southeast Region Rankings announced Tuesday.

October 17, 2011
Soccer’s Sam Miles Named UNCP Student-Athlete Of The Week
After playing a key role in leading the UNCP men’s soccer team to a pair of road victories, including a crucial 2-1 win over Clayton State on Saturday, freshman Sam Miles has been named this week’s UNCP Student-Athlete of the Week.

October 15, 2011
UNCP Soccer Squads Battle Clayton State In Doubleheader
The UNCP women’s and men’s soccer teams will hit the road in a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader tilt with rival Clayton State on Saturday in Morrow, Ga. at Laker Field with the women's game starting at 5 p.m. and the men's game following the conclusion of the women's game.

October 15, 2011
Davis’ Header Leads Braves To A Victory Over Lakers
A physical second half challenged the UNCP men’s soccer team to be more aggressive on offense which benefitted the Braves as defender Michael Davis headed the ball into the back of the goal to deliver the victory over Clayton State on Saturday evening at Laker Field.

October 12, 2011
Wednesday Matchup With Wingate Cancelled
The UNCP men’s soccer matchup with the Wingate Bulldogs initially scheduled for Wednesday evening has been canceled due to poor field conditions, Wingate and UNCP officials announced Wednesday morning.

October 10, 2011
Braves Quiet Bulldogs In 5-0 Shutout
Sam Miles registered his 10th and 11th goals of the season as he posted the first two goals of the game en route to leading the UNCP men’s soccer team to a 5-0 shutout victory over the host Barton Bulldogs on Monday evening at Barton Soccer Complex in Wilson.

October 7, 2011
UNCP To Battle Region Rival Coker On Friday
Coming off a 1-1 draw in Peach Belt Conference action, the UNCP men’s soccer team will battle its region rival the Coker Cobras on Wednesday at Varsity Grounds with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.

October 7, 2011
Cobras Post Double Overtime Victory Over Braves, 2-1
With seven seconds remaining in double overtime, Coker’s Akeem Prendes scored the game-winning goal to push the Cobras past UNCP, 2-1, on Friday evening at Varsity Grounds in Pembroke.

October 5, 2011
UNCP, USC Aiken Finish In 1-1 Tie
An extremely physical game finished at a standstill on Wednesday evening as UNCP and USC Aiken combined for 40 fouls in the 1-1 draw after 110 minutes of action in a Peach Belt Conference matchup at Varsity Grounds in Pembroke.

October 4, 2011
Braves Drop To 10th In Southeast Region
After a posting a shutout victory in Peach Belt Conference action last week, the UNCP men’s soccer team fell two spots from last week into 10th in its fifth appearance in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Southeast Region Rankings announced Tuesday.

October 1, 2011
Braves Record First Conference Win Over Hurricanes, 2-0
The UNCP men’s soccer team stunned Peach Belt Conference opponent Georgia Southwestern on the offensive and defensive side of the ball and the Braves shut out the Hurricanes, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon at Varsity Grounds in Pembroke.

September 27, 2011
UNCP Holds Steady At Eighth In NSCAA Region Rankings
The UNCP men’s soccer team made its fourth appearance in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Southeast Region Rankings unaffected in the eighth spot for the second week in a row, announced Tuesday.

September 23, 2011
Two Second Half Goals Push Flagler Past Braves, 2-0
Peach Belt Conference rival Flagler broke open a halftime tie by posting goals from Pol Berenguer and Zach Shanahan early in the second period to collect a 2-0 shutout victory over UNCP on Friday evening at Varsity Grounds.

September 20, 2011
Braves Eighth In Latest NSCAA Regional Rankings
After posting a 6-1-0 record so far this season, the UNCP men’s soccer team made its third appearance in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Southeast Region Rankings at No.8 on Tuesday.

September 18, 2011
Davis Scores Lone Goal In Victory Over Young Harris
After suffering the first loss of the season on Saturday, senior Michael Davis delivered the lone goal of the game in the 33rd minute to send the UNCP men’s soccer team ahead of Young Harris in a 1-0 victory at Frances Wood Wilson Soccer Field in Young Harris, Ga., on Sunday.

September 17, 2011
UNCP Suffers First Loss Of Season To North Georgia
Despite outshooting Peach Belt Conference rival North Georgia, the UNCP men’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season to North Georgia, 3-2, on Saturday afternoon in the conference opener for the two schools at the Soccer Complex in Dahlonega, Ga.

September 16, 2011
20 Questions With Men Soccer’s Ryan Hanson
UNCPBraves.com sat down with sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Hanson to learn of his opinion on a variety of topics ranging from the best player he has faced to how he wants to be remembered when he leaves Pembroke.

September 13, 2011
Braves, Tornados To Meet At Neutral Site On Tuesday
With a perfect 4-0 start to the regular season, the UNCP men’s soccer team will continue on the road against Brevard at Winthrop’s Eagle Field, a neutral site, in Rock Hill, S.C., with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.

September 13, 2011
Cullip Named PBC Goalkeeper Of The Week
After logging more than 101 minutes in goal in the last two games for the Braves, freshman goalkeeper Joe Cullip has been named the Peach Belt Conference’s Goalkeeper of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.

September 13, 2011
Braves Post Second Shutout Of Season Against Brevard
The UNCP men’s soccer team posted its fifth-straight win of the season with the 4-0 shutout over Brevard on Tuesday evening at Eagle Field in Rock Hill, S.C. The win matches the first time in seven years that UNCP has started its season with five wins.

September 13, 2011
NSCAA Regional Rankings Tabs Braves Seventh
With a perfect 4-0 start to the regular season, the UNCP men's soccer team appeared in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Southeast Region Rankings at No. 7 on Tuesday.

September 10, 2011
Braves Hit The Road For First Road Game Against Chowan
After marking the first time in seven years that UNCP has started its season with three wins, the men’s soccer team will hit the road in the first away game of the season on Saturday as the squad takes on Chowan in a 4 p.m. nonconference match at the Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro.

September 10, 2011
Tomter Records Hat Trick In Route To 10-1 Victory Over Chowan
Sophomore Martin Tomter recorded a hat trick in a span of 12 minutes to help the UNCP men’s soccer team capture its most lopsided victory in 25 years with a 10-1 rout of Chowan at the Soccer Complex.

September 7, 2011
UNCP Shut Outs Mount Olive For Three-Game Winning Streak
The UNCP men’s soccer team seized its third-straight victory this season in a shutout of Mount Olive on Wednesday evening at Varsity Grounds. Newcomer Adam Smith amassed a team-best two goals to lead the Braves to a 4-0 victory.

September 6, 2011
Braves Regionally Ranked Sixth By NSCAA
Following a pair of home wins to start the season, the UNCP men’s soccer team appeared in the first installment of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Southeast Region Rankings at No. 6 on Tuesday.

September 4, 2011
Braves Battle Region Rival Queens On Sunday
Fresh off its season opener win over St. Andrews, the UNCP men’s soccer team returns to battle region rival Queens on Sunday at Varsity Grounds. The non-conference matchup is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

September 4, 2011
Braves Conquer Royals With Three Goals In Second Half
Returning to the field after claiming its home opening victory on Thursday, the UNCP men’s soccer team shut out Queens by tallying three second half goals in less than five minutes for a 3-0 win on Sunday at Varsity Grounds.

September 1, 2011
Braves Victorious Over St. Andrews In 2011 Season Opener
The UNCP men’s soccer team used three second half goals to secure the 4-1 victory over St. Andrews to capture its first win of the 2011 season on Thursday evening at Varsity Grounds. The victory marked the fourth-straight for the Braves in the series with the Knights.

August 24, 2011
Braves Tabbed Sixth In Preseason Men’s Soccer Coaches Poll
On the cusp of its second season under head coach Phil Hindson, the UNCP men’s soccer team was projected to finish sixth in the Peach Belt Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the conference office announced on Wednesday.

August 23, 2011
Davis Named To Men’s Soccer Preseason All-Conference Team
UNCP defender Michael Davis, was named to the Peach Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Preseason All-Conference Team for the second consecutive year, the conference office announced Tuesday.

August 20, 2011
Braves Travel To UNCG For Opening Exhibition Match
The UNCP men’s soccer team begins its 2011 preseason exhibition schedule on Saturday as the Braves travel to UNC Greensboro for a 7 p.m. contest at the UNCG Soccer Stadium.

August 20, 2011
Braves Fall Just Short In Exhibition Match At UNC Greensboro
Transfer Sean Hoek tallied a pair of goals in his UNCP debut, but UNC Greensboro made a tight halftime lead stand up as the NCAA Division I Spartans held off a late charge by the visitors to post a 3-2 exhibition victory over the Braves.

August 10, 2011
Hindson Adds Three To Recruiting Class
UNC Pembroke men’s soccer coach Phil Hindson has announced the addition of three newcomers - two international players and another from Arkansas, to continue their athletic and academic careers with the Braves.