Men's Soccer News

By Steven Wright

ADA - Senior Ryan Smith has been selected National Soccer Coaches Association of America/adidas First Team Scholar All-East Region and Second Team Scholar All-America.

Smith has now received three postseason awards on the basis of academics, as he was selected First Team Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference.

In addition to excelling off the field, Smith has earned many awards for his performance on the soccer field as well.

By Steven Wright

ADA - The Ohio Northern men's soccer team has earned the National Soccer Coaches Association of America College Team Academic Award under the direction of 11th-year head coach Brent Ridenour.

The Polar Bears had a team grade point average of 3.08, surpassing the 3.0 GPA that is needed to be recognized.

Ohio Northern was one of 104 men's soccer teams from all divisions of the NCAA to receive the award.

By Steven Wright

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DUBUQUE, Iowa - Freshman Abrim Mueller scored a fantastic goal from about 25 yards out to the upper right of the goal, but No. 21 Loras (Iowa) was too much for the Ohio Northern men's soccer team, defeating the Polar Bears 4-1 to advance to the NCAA Final Four Sunday night at the Rock Bowl.

By Steven Wright

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DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Ohio Northern men's soccer team upset No. 4-ranked and previously unbeaten Hobart (N.Y.) 2-1 to advance to the NCAA Elite 8 Saturday evening on the campus of Loras College.

The Polar Bears are now 20-5-1, while Hobart ends its season at 18-1-3.

By Tim Glon

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ADA — The Ohio Northern men's soccer team will continue its NCAA Division III Tournament run this Saturday-Sunday with the Sectional Tournament in Dubuque, Iowa at the Rock Bowl at Loras College.

The Polar Bears stand at 19-5-1 on the season and will face No. 4-ranked Hobart (N.Y.) (18-0-3) Saturday night at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time in a Sweet 16 matchup.