Erie Community College, State University of New York

ECC Men’s and Women’s Soccer Players Named to All-Conference Team

Several members of the Erie Community College men’s and women’s soccer teams were recognized by the Western New York Athletic Conference on their respective All-Conference teams for their performances during the 2009 season.

Four members of the women’s team were recognized, including sophomore Laura Nerber, who was named to the league’s First Team. Nerber, who split time between forward and defense, finished the year with three goals and two assists.

Freshmen Suzanne Jacobs and Mariah Hoeber and sophomore Lauren Wzontek were named to the Second Team. Jacobs led the team in scoring with six goals and five assists. Hoeber finished the year with five goals and three assists and Wzontek netted two goals.

Three members of the men’s team received conference plaudits. Freshman Zein Abdulaziz was a First team selection. He finished the year with four goals and two assists. Erik Griener and Matt Meyer were named to the Second Team. Greinier tallied three goals and three assists and Meyer finished with three goals and an assist.

Men’s soccer ties Mercyhurst

The Erie Community College (0-10-2) men’s soccer team played to a 3-3 draw with Mercyhurst North East this afternoon in Orchard Park.

Erie struck first in the contest when Erik Greiner took a pass from Phil Barrett and knocked into the back of the net in the 20th minute.

After a Mercyhurst goal tied the game, Greiner converted a penalty shot late in the first half to give the Kats a 2-1 halftime advantage.

Erie would stretch its lead to 3-1 two minutes into the second half when Barrett set up Ben Boncore with a breakaway goal.

However, Mercyhurst (4-5-1) would tally the final two goals to earn the tie in the contest.

Erie will return to action Thursday, October 15 when it visits Niagara County Community College for a 4 p.m. game.