http://wpi.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/111909news WPI's well-known culture of high achievement will find its physical expression in the state-of-the-art Sports and Recreation Center. Learn more about this historic project and the ways you can support this new setting for excellence. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/111909news 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms111209news Babson Park, MA --- The 2009 New England Women's and Men's Conference Men's Soccer Academic All-Conference Team was announced on Wednesday. This squad includes Tyler Carroll, Rens Hayes, Paul Moan, and Keeon Tabrizi, and Matt Rosen. The five members selected is the second highest amount of any conference team. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms111209news 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms111009news Babson Park, MA --- WPI men's soccer seniors Tommy Zajac and Rens Hayes and freshman Jason Hopkins have earned All-NEWMAC honors following voting by conference coaches on Tuesday. Zajac garnered first team accolades while Hayes and Hopkins were selected to the second team. Zajac closed out a standout career for the Engineers this fall. The midfielder was first on the team with seven assists and second in points with 11. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms111009news 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms110709game Babson Park, MA --- Jimmy Stento scored one goal and assisted another to help lift top-seeded host Babson to a 2-1 victory over visiting fourth seed WPI in the semifinals of the 2009 NEWMAC Men's Soccer Tournament at Hartwell-Rogers Field on Saturday. WPI, whose goal was scored by Thomas Cucinotta on an assist by Tommy Zajac in the 81st minute, finishes its season with a record of 10-7-1. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms110709game 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms110409game Worcester, MA --- Kevin Ducharme made his first goal of the season a memorable one as he successfully converted a penalty kick with just 2:26 remaining in regulation to propel WPI to a dramatic 2-1 victory over visiting MIT in a NEWMAC Men's Soccer Tournament quarterfinal on Wednesday. WPI advances to this weekend's semifinals where they will face top-seeded and host Babson. Game time for Saturday is scheduled for 10:30am. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms110409game 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms110209news Worcester, MA --- WPI men's soccer student-athletes Rens Hayes and Paul Moan have been selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District I first team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (Co-SIDA). Both athletes advance to the national ballot for All-America consideration. The duo were the only pair of teammates to be selected to the first team in the College Division. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms110209news 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms103109game Norton, MA --- Despite Paul Moan's four saves, regionally ranked Wheaton defeated the Engineers 2-0 on two goals scored in a 7:48 span. Early in the second half, WPI senior Dominic DeChiara ripped a 30-yard shot toward the upper middle netting, but the Wheaton goalkeeper punched the ball over the target to preserve the deadlock. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms103109game 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms102809game Westfield, MA --- Trailing 3-1 at halftime, Westfield State scored three second-half goals to rally for a 4-3 victory over WPI in non-conference men's soccer action on Wednesday. Westfield improved to 8-7-1 overall after its exciting comeback victory;WPI (9-5-1) jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals from Mike Ford and Sean Galligan. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms102809game 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms102409game Worcester, MA --- Ayo Iwuahwu collected a goal with just 29 seconds remaining in the second overtime to propel visiting Babson to a dramatic 2-1 victory over WPI in NEWMAC men's soccer action on Saturday afternoon. WPI struck first when reserve Keeon Tabrizi notched his first goal of the year when he knocked home a pass by Michael Solano following a long throw in by Kevin Ducharme. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms102409game 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms101509game Worcester, MA --- Dennis Kane's goal at 34:21 of the first half was all the offense that Fitchburg State needed, leading the Falcons to a 2-0 win over WPI in non-conference men's soccer action Thursday evening. The win lifts Fitchburg State to 3-7-2 on the year, while the Engineers fall to 9-3-1. The match was played in a consistent wet snowfall that surprised much of the Worcester area with its early season arrival. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms101509game 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms101009game Worcester, MA --- In a much-anticipated meeting of two teams expected to vie for NCAA Tournament bids, WPI and NEWMAC rival Clark played to a 1-1 tie in a men's soccer matchup on Saturday afternoon on Granger Field. Mike Ford's goal from Tommy Zajac in the final minute of the first half accounted for the lone WPI goal. Junior goalkeeper Paul Moan made two saves for the Engineers. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms101009game 2009-10-10T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms100309game Cambridge, MA --- A cross from Kevin Ducharme was booted in by Rens Hayes with 3:34 remaining in the first overtime period to give WPI a 2-1 victory over MIT in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) men's soccer contest. With the win, WPI improved to 9-2 overall and 2-1 in the conference while MIT dipped to 6-4 on the year and 1-1 in the NEWMAC. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms100309game 2009-10-03T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms093009game Worcester, MA --- Senior Tommy Zajac scored WPI's first home penalty kick goal in almost a year and assisted on two others in the first half to lead the Engineers to a 4-0 win over Elms at WPI's Alumni Field on Wednesday evening. With the win, the Engineers move to 8-2 on the season, while Elms drops to 2-7. WPI rebounded from suffering a late 1-0 loss to NEWMAC rival Springfield on Saturday. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms093009game 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms092609game Worcester, MA --- Springfield forward Eric Stalsburg broke a scoreless tie with 18:30 to go in the game, taking a feed from Jon Principato and directing a blast into the WPI net from just outside the box, leading the visiting Pride (3-4-1, 1-1 NEWMAC) to a 1-0 victory over host WPI on Saturday evening. With the loss, the Engineers fall to 7-2, 1-1 in the conference. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms092609game 2009-09-26T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms092409game Nashua, MA --- Matthew Gonsalves, Kyle Powers, Mike Ford and Jason Hopkins all notched second half goals to lift WPI to a 4-1 victory over host Rivier in a non-conference men's soccer contest Thursday evening. The Engineers, winners of four straight, see their record move to 7-1 on the season. WPI returns to action on Saturday as they host conference rival Springfield in a 6pm game. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms092409game 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms092109news Babson Park MA --- For the second time in three weeks, freshman forward Jason Hopkins has been named NEWMAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week. Hopkins used his head to help WPI open NEWMAC conference action with a key home victory over Coast Guard. The rookie notched a pair of goals off headers, the last of with 3:08 remaining in the game, to lift the Engineers to a dramatic 2-1 win versus the Bears. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms092109news 2009-09-21T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms091909game Worcester, MA --- Jason Hopkins notched a pair of goals off long throw-ins from Kevin Ducharme, the last of which coming with just 3:08 remaining in the contest, to help WPI to a thrilling 2-1 win over visiting Coast Guard in the NEWMAC men's soccer conference opener for both teams. The Engineers are now 6-1 on the season and 1-0 in conference action while the Bears even their mark at 3-3 overall and 0-1 in NEWMAC play. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms091909game 2009-09-19T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms091609game Waltham, MA --- With a three-goal second-half surge, visiting WPI upended the Brandeis University men's soccer team, 3-2, in the home opener for the Judges under the lights of Gordon Field. With the Engineers trailling 1-0 in the second half, senior tri-caption Tommy Zajac netted two goals, including a PK, and junior Mike Ford added an additional marker for the guests. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms091609game 2009-09-16T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms091209game Worcester, MA --- NEWMAC leading scorer Jason Hopkins scored off a feed by Matthew Wzorek in the 60th minute to propel host WPI to a 2-1 victory over Framingham State in non-conference men's soccer action on Saturday. The goal was the freshman's sixth of the season in just five contests. With the win, the Engineers see their record rise to 4-1, while the Rams dip to 1-3. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms091209game 2009-09-12T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms090909game Freshman midfielder Devin Richard's goal with 3:30 remaining in regulation snapped a 1-all tie and lifted the Wentworth men's soccer team to a come from behind, 2-1 win over WPI in a non-conference match played at Sweeney Field. WPI's goal came at the 50:34 mark when Matthew Gonsalves fed freshman forward Jason Hopkins who connected on a one-timer. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms090909game 2009-09-09T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms090709news Babson Park, MA --- WPI men's soccer player Jason Hopkins has been named NEWMAC Player of the Week. Hopkins scored four goals over three matches last week to lead the Engineers to a 3-0 start and the Worcester City Men's Soccer Tournament title. Hopkins capped off his impressive first week with the Engineers by scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Anna Maria that delivered the City Tournament title to WPI. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms090709news 2009-09-07T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms090609game Paxton, MA --- The WPI men's soccer team got two goals from Tournament MVP Jason Hopkins to defeat Anna Maria 5-0 and capture the 2009 Worcester City Tournament Championship on Sunday afternoon. In the consolation game, Clark received four assists from freshman Gianluca Ranallo to top Becker 7-0. WPI remains perfect on the season at 3-0, while Anna Maria and Clark move to 1-1 overall, and Becker falls to 0-2. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms090609game 2009-09-06T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms090409game Leicester, MA --- Junior goalkeeper Paul Moan collected his second straight shutout to help visiting WPI defeat Becker 2-0 in a Worcester City Men's Soccer Tournament contest on Friday evening. The Engineers up their record to 2-0 while Becker in now 0-1. Dominic DeChiara put the Engineers on the board with an unassisted goal 17:39 into the contest. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms090409game 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms090109game Worcester, MA --- Freshman Jason Hopkins and senior Matthew Gonsalves each tallied goals for WPI to help propel the Engineers to a 2-0 victory this evening over Worcester State in non-conference men's soccer action at Coughlin Stadium. Two minutes into the second stanza the Engineers finally got onto the board when Hopkins took a cross from senior Dominic DeChiara. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/news/ms090109game 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z