2013-14 OCCAC Men's Soccer News

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Cincinnati State's Hathaway Named OCCAC AD of the Year
Cincinnati State's Hathaway Named OCCAC AD of the Year

Cincinnati, OH---Cincinnati State's Tom Hathaway has been named the 2013-14 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) Athletic Director of the Year.

NJCAA Honors OCCAC Student-Athletes With Academic Awards
NJCAA Honors OCCAC Student-Athletes With Academic Awards

Colorado Springs, Colo.---The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has named 18 student-athletes from the OCCAC as NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Award winners and honored several teams for their overall academic achievement.

2013-14 OCCAC All-Academic Team Announced
2013-14 OCCAC All-Academic Team Announced

The OCCAC has announced their 2013-14 All-Academic team. Below is a sport by sport listing of all student-athletes who earned at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA with at least 24 credit hours.

Mike Combs named 2013 Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association "Coach of the Year"
Mike Combs named 2013 Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association "Coach of the Year"

Cincinnati, Ohio---After completing another successful season at Cincinnati State, Head Coach Mike Combs has been named "Coach of the Year" by the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association.

Cincinnati State soccer player Liam Doyle named NSCAA All-American
Cincinnati State soccer player Liam Doyle named NSCAA All-American

Cincinnati, Ohio---Cincinnati State men’s soccer standout Liam Doyle has been selected as an NSCAA All-American.

Three Cincinnati State  soccer players earn post-season recognition; sign with 4-year programs
Three Cincinnati State soccer players earn post-season recognition; sign with 4-year programs

Cincinnati, Ohio---Cincinnati State men’s soccer standout Liam Doyle has been named a National Junior College Athletic Association 1st Team All American. Liam, a native of the Isle of Man, has a GPA above 3.5 and will be graduating from Cincinnati State at the conclusion of Spring Semester. He will continue his academic and soccer careers at The Ohio State University.

Cincinnati State men’s soccer team ends season, looks ahead
Cincinnati State men’s soccer team ends season, looks ahead

Tyler, TX---The Cincinnati State men's soccer season came to an end this week.

Doyle, Combs Voted OCCAC Men's Soccer Player, Coach of the Year
Doyle, Combs Voted OCCAC Men's Soccer Player, Coach of the Year

The OCCAC has announced their 2013-14 men's soccer postseason awards.

Cincinnati State Men's Soccer Defeats Owens in Regional Final; Advances To National Tournament
Cincinnati State Men's Soccer Defeats Owens in Regional Final; Advances To National Tournament

Cincinnati, OH---Hosting Owens Community College the NJCAA Region XII final on Sunday, the Cincinnati State men's soccer team claimed a 3-0 victory over the Express to advance to the NJCAA National Tournament for the third time in four seasons.

Cincinnati State's Walker, Beerman Earn OCCAC POW Honors in Men's Soccer
Cincinnati State's Walker, Beerman Earn OCCAC POW Honors in Men's Soccer

Cincinnati, OH---Cincinnati State's Kevin Walker and Tucker Beerman have been named the OCCAC's offensive and defensive player of the week, respectively.

Ahmad Jarrar looks to play a ball past an Ancilla defender in today's 2-0 Express win. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Jarrar, Gentles Lead Express Past Ancilla College, 2-0

Toledo, OH---Ahmad Jarrar (Hendersonville/Hendersonville, N.C.) and Vijay Gentles (Cedric Titus/Margate, FL) each scored as the Express men's soccer team defeated Ancilla College 2-0 today.

Cincinnati State's Doyle Named OCCAC Player of the Week
Cincinnati State's Doyle Named OCCAC Player of the Week

Cincinnati, OH---Liam Doyle, a sophomore for the Cincinnati State Surge men's soccer team, has been named the OCCAC player of the week.

Vijay Gentles looks to advance the ball in today's 2-1 win over Jackson College. The sophomore tallied his 13th career goal and 18th career assist today. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Gentles Leads Express Men Past Jackson College 2-1

Toledo, OH---Vijay Gentles (Cedric Titus/Margate, Fla.) and Bjion Campbell (Coconut Creek/Margate, Fla.) each had first half goals to lead the Express men's soccer team to a 2-1 win over Jackson College today.

Surge clinch 1st seed in postseason tournament with 3-0 win over Ancilla
Surge clinch 1st seed in postseason tournament with 3-0 win over Ancilla

Cincinnati, OH---The Cincinnati State men's soccer team clinched 1st place in the NJCAA Region XII standings after defeating Ancilla College 3-0 on Friday night.

Jarrar Named OCCAC Player of the Week
Jarrar Named OCCAC Player of the Week

Toledo, OH---Owens Community College's Ahmad Jarrar has been named the OCCAC men's soccer player of the week.

Walker lifts Cincinnati State over Schoolcraft in overtime
Walker lifts Cincinnati State over Schoolcraft in overtime

Livonia, MI---Cincinnati State sophomore Kevin Walker scored the overtime game winner in a 2-1 road victory over Schoolcraft College on Sunday.