University of Mobile

Checking In On Former Rams Playing In The Pros

MHicks — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:13:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Here's a quick look at what's happening with nine athletes who have continued their playing careers after leaving Mobile (Stephen Okai, Michael Azira, Deshorn Brown, Sam Mahoney, J.C. Romero, Alice Honnery, Daphnee Frieson, Kyle McPherson and Antonio Hester).

UMobile Receives SSAC End of the Year Awards

MHicks — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:48:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile had some student-athletes and employees honored with the release of the 2013 Southern States Athletic Conference End of the Year Awards. Former men's soccer player Stephen Okai was tabbed the SSAC Male Athlete of the Year and Dr. Melissa Thomas was named the SSAC Athletic Trainer of the Year.

Stephen Okai Drafted 31st In 2013 MLS SuperDraft

MHicks — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:35:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind-- The University of Mobile's Stephen Okai was selected 31st overall by the Philadelphia Union in the 2nd round of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft Thursday. Okai, the 2012 Select Sport America-NAIA Men's Soccer National Player of the Year was a three-time NAIA All-American with the Rams in four seasons.

Former Ram Deshorn Brown Picked 6th In MLS SuperDraft

MHicks — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:25:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.-- Former University of Mobile men's soccer player Deshorn Brown was picked 6th overall in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids Thursday. A native of Jamaica, Brown spent two seasons at UMobile before transferring to the University of Central Florida for the 2012 season, where he tallied 13 goals in 16 games.

Pair Of Former Rams Involved In MLS Pre-draft Process

MHicks — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:21:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 2013 MLS SuperDraft will take place Jan. 17 at 11 am CST, and a pair of former University of Mobile soccer players have been involved in the pre-draft process. Deshorn Brown signed a Generation adidas deal, and is taking part in the 2013 MLS Player Combine along with Stephen Okai.

UMobile 16th In NAIA Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings

MHicks — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:26:00 GMT

CLEVELAND – The University of Mobile (AL) is 16th in the second set of Learfield Sports Directors' Cup fall standings. Olivet Nazarene (IL) leads after collecting 258.00 total points after finishing second in women’ soccer, third in women’s cross country, ninth in men’s soccer and 22nd overall in men’s cross country.

Stephen Okai Named NAIA Player of the Year; Dillon and Massiah AA

MHicks — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:35:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The University of Mobile's Stephen Okai was named Select Sport America-NAIA Men's Soccer National Player of the Year, and was joined as an NAIA All-American by Chris Dillon and Gaetan Massiah, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Monday.

Rams Fall To Blazers In 2012 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship

MHicks — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 01:29:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- No. 11 seed University of Mobile fell 0-2 to 12th-seeded Belhaven University in the 2012 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship, presented by Carrabba's Italian Grill. Mobile (17-5-2) was making its fourth trip to the finals all-time and first since winning it all in 2002. Belhaven (19-4-1) won its second NAIA National Championship and first since 1992.

UMobile Men Advance To NAIA National Championship Game

MHicks — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:49:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - No. 12 seed Mobile (Ala.) saved the best until last in the second semifinal match of the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship, presented by Carrabba's Italian Grill. The Rams scored two goals in the games' final nine minutes to escape with a 2-1 victory against No. 7 MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) today from the Emory Folmar Soccer Complex.

Men's Soccer NAIA Semifinal Primer

MHicks — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:01:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 11th-seeded University of Mobile men's soccer team will play in its second Semifinals in three years Friday at 2:30 pm when they do battle against 7th-seed MidAmerica Nazarene. The other Semifinal game will pit No. 1 Lindsey Wilson against No. 12 Belhaven at noon. The Championship game will take place Saturday at 3 pm in Montgomery. The Rams are 3-3 all-time in the Semis, MidAmerica is appearing for the first time, Lindsey Wilson is 9-3 and Belhaven is 1-0-1.

UMobile Men Advance To NAIA Semifinals

MHicks — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:16:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 11th-seeded University of Mobile men's soccer team advanced to its second Semifinals in three years with a 3-2 win over Concordia (Calif.) in the Quarterfinals of the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship. Mobile (16-4-2) will face the winner of Auburn-Montgomery and MidAmerica Nazarene Friday at 2:30 pm.

Rams Advance To Round of 8 At Nationals

MHicks — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:49:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team defeated Columbia 2-1 in the Round of 16 at the 2012 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Tuesday afternoon. Mobile (15-4-2) advances to face Concordia Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the Round of 8.

Men's Soccer Championship Preview

MHicks — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:46:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - (Schedule) (Press Book) Sixteen teams are ready to tangle in the 54th annual NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship final site, presented by Carrabba's Italian Grill in Montgomery, Ala. The championship kicks-off with No. 4 seed Rio Grande (Ohio) facing Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) at 11 a.m. CST on Nov. 26. There are eight second-round matches scheduled before quarterfinal play on Nov. 28, the semifinals on Nov. 30 and the national championship final on Dec. 1 at 3 p.m.

Rams Advance To Montgomery On PK's

MHicks — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 7th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team tied Texas Wesleyan 0-0 (2OT) in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round, but Mobile advances to the final site of the NAIA National Championship in Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 26 - Dec. 1 on penalty kicks (7-6). Mobile (14-4-2) will battle No. 10 Columbia Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 1:30 pm.

Rams To Host NAIA National Championship Opening Round Game Saturday

MHicks — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:52:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team will host Texas Wesleyan in a NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Opening Round game Saturday at a time to be determined. There are 16 Opening Round matches taking place Nov. 17, and those winners will advance to the 54th annual national championship final site held at the Emory Folmar Soccer Complex in Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 26 - Dec 1. The 32 teams are comprised of 24 automatic qualifiers awarded to conference/independent/unaffiliated group tournament and regular season champions and eight at-large teams, selected by the final NAIA Men's Soccer MRPI.

No. 13 SPSU Knocks Off No. 6 Rams In Semifinals

MHicks — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:37:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 6th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team fell to 13th-ranked Southern Poly 1-0 in the SSAC Semifinals Thursday afternoon. Mobile (14-4-1) receives a bid to the 2012 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship due to winning the SSAC Regular Season Championship. Nationals will take place Nov. 26 - Dec. 1 in Montgomery, Ala.

No. 6 Rams Rack Up SSAC Year-End Awards

MHicks — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:32:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The Southern States Athletic Conference released the 2012 men's soccer year-end awards Wednesday evening, and the University of Mobile was well-represented. Stephen Okai was named the SSAC Player of the Year, Chris Dillon was named the Defensive Player of the Year and Gaetan Massiah was named Freshman of the Year. All three were named 1st-Team All-Conference and Dillon was also the team's Musco Lighting Champion of Character recipient.

2012 SSAC Soccer & Volleyball Tournament Info

MHicks — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:20:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's and women's soccer teams and volleyball team will compete in their SSAC Tournaments Nov. 8-10 in Montgomery, Ala. Here are schedules, links to live stats and more info.

No. 7 Mobile Men Win SSAC Tourney Opener

MHicks — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:14:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 7th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team knocked off visiting Lee University 3-0 Saturday to advance to the SSAC Quarterfinals. Mobile (14-3-1, 9-2) will play at a time to be determined Nov. 8 in Montgomery, Ala. The Rams out shot Lee 23-13 and finished with a 9-4 edge in shots on frame.

Schedule Announced For Saturday's Soccer & Basketball Games

MHicks — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:46:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile has announced game times for Saturday's men's and women's soccer SSAC Tournament games, and altered the times of Saturday's season-opening basketball games. Women's soccer will host Truett-McConnell at 1 pm, followed by the men hosting Lee University at 3 pm. Women's basketball will host Fisk University at 5 pm, followed by men's basketball battling Fisk at 7 pm.

No. 9 Rams Wrap Up SSAC Regular Season Championship

MHicks — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:55:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 9th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team won the 2012 Southern States Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship by beating rival Spring Hill 3-1 Saturday. Mobile (13-3-1, 9-2) won the regular season title last year and the tournament championship in 2010. The Rams will host an opening round game of the SSAC Tournament Saturday, Nov. 3, with time and opponent TBA.

9th-Ranked Men Blank Crusaders 2-0

MHicks — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:20:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 9th-ranked University men's soccer team shut out visiting William Carey University 2-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Wednesday evening. Mobile (12-3-1, 8-2) visits Spring Hill Saturday at 3:30 pm to close out the regular season. The Rams currently sit atop the SSAC standings with 24 points, while Belhaven, Southern Wesleyan and Auburn-Montgomery all have 22.

Gaetan Massiah Earns National Player Of The Week Honors

MHicks — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:12:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The University of Mobile's Gaetan Massiah has been named NAIA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 15-21, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Massiah and the 18th-ranked Rams played only one game on the week, but that was all he needed to make a big impression. The freshman midfielder scored a hat trick to lead the Rams to a 3-1 win over 6th-ranked Belhaven University on Oct. 20.

Massiah's Hat Trick Leads #18 Rams Past #6 Belhaven

MHicks — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:46:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The 18th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team used a hat trick from Gaetan Massiah to rally past 6th-ranked Belhaven University by a 3-1 score in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (11-3-1, 7-2) hosts William Carey University Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 pm. The Rams out shot Belhaven 14-7 and finished with a 10-4 edge in shots on target. Xavier Audergon finished with three saves in goal for the Rams.

No. 19 Rams Blank Barons 5-0 On The Road

MHicks — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:58:00 GMT

MT. VERNON, Ga-- The 19th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blanked Brewton-Parker 5-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (10-3-1, 6-2) visits 5th-ranked Belhaven Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 pm. The Rams out shot the Barons 22-12 and held a 15-4 edge in shots on target.

No. 19 UMobile Men Win 2-1 On The Road

MHicks — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:51:00 GMT

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga-- The 19th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team won its 4th-straight game Thursday evening, taking down Southern States Athletic Conference opponent Emmanuel College 2-1 on the road. Mobile (9-3-1, 5-2) will visit Brewton-Parker Saturday at 2 pm.

Naissim Ayadi Named NAIA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

MHicks — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:51:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- The University of Mobile's Naissim Ayadi has been named the NAIA National Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, the national office announced Tuesday. Ayadi was selected based on his performance Oct. 1-7, and was chosen out of a pool of conference/independent/unaffiliated groupings. Ayadi, a sophomore midfielder from Paris, France, tallied 3 goals and 3 assists in two Southern States Athletic Conference victories on the week, finishing with a team high 9 points.

No. 23 Rams Blast Visiting Faulkner 6-1

MHicks — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 02:51:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala--The 23rd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team cruised to a 6-1 win over visiting Faulkner University in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (8-3-1, 4-2) will visit Emmanuel Oct. 11 at 6 pm CST. The Rams only finished with a 17-13 edge in shots, but had a 10-5 edge in shots on frame, and they wasted little time in setting the tempo. The first score came just 1:45 into the game, when Gaetan Massiah volleyed home a cross from Gunnar Steindorsson from point-blank range.

No. 23 Rams Stomp 3rd-Ranked AUM 6-2

MHicks — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:49:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 23rd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team beat the 3rd-ranked Auburn-Montgomery Warhawks Wednesday, using four 2nd-half goals to win 6-2 in Southern States Athletic Conference action. Mobile (7-3-1, 3-2) will host Faulkner University Saturday at 7:30 pm. Despite the dominance on the scoreboard, the shots were even in the game at 17 apiece and Mobile held a slim 10-8 edge in shots on target.

14th-Ranked UMobile Men Blast Bears 6-0 In SSAC Play

MHicks — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 02:30:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 14th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blasted visiting Truett-McConnell 6-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (6-3-1, 2-2) will host 3rd-ranked Auburn-Montgomery Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 pm. The Rams scored early and often against the visiting Bears, finishing with a 17-10 edge in shots and 9-5 edge in shots on target.

No. 14 UMobile Men Fall To Warriors 3-2

MHicks — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 02:42:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 14th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team fell 2-3 at home to Southern States Athletic Conference foe Southern Wesleyan University Friday evening. Mobile (5-3-1, 1-2) hosts Truett-McConnell Saturday at 7 pm. Southern Wesleyan started the scoring in the 26th minute when Caio Santos finished inside the 18-yard box from a difficult angle, and the score stayed 1-0 in favor of the visitors into the second half.

No. 14 Rams Blank Flames 2-0 On The Road

MHicks — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:44:00 GMT

CLEVELAND, Tenn-- The 14th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team took down Southern States Athletic Conference foe Lee University 2-0 in road action Saturday evening. Mobile (5-2-1, 1-1) hosts Southern Wesleyan Friday, Sept. 28 at 6 pm. The Rams out shot Lee 17-8, but Lee held a 6-5 edge in shots on target. But, they were kept off the scoreboard as Elijah Gibson made six saves to pick up the shutout victory for the Rams.

No. 14 UMobile Men Fall 1-2 At No. 7 Southern Poly

MHicks — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:51:00 GMT

MARIETTA, Ga-- The 14th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team fell 2-1 at 7th-ranked Southern Poly in Southern States Athletic Conference action Friday. The Rams managed only 1 shot on goal out of 3 shots, while Southern Poly put 10 of 22 shots on frame. The Hornets also finished with a 14-2 edge in corner kicks. The majority of the opening half went by with the teams scoreless before Alvaro Pichardo put the Rams ahead 1-0 in the 42nd minute, with Sam Blackburn picking up the assist.

No. 21 Mobile Men Take Down Embry-Riddle

MHicks — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 02:44:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The 21st-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team used a pair of second-half goals to rally past Embry-Riddle 2-1 Saturday evening at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. Mobile (4-1-1) will visit Southern Poly Sept. 21 at 2 pm in a Southern States Athletic Conference battle. Despite being out shot 22-14 for the game and 13-7 for the second half, the Rams held an 8-6 edge in shots on frame.

No. 21 UMobile Men Blank No. 15 Scorpions

MHicks — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 03:12:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The 21st-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blanked 15th-ranked UT-Brownsville 2-0 Friday at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. Mobile (3-1-1) will battle Embry-Riddle Saturday at 7:30 pm at the sportsplex. The Rams dominated the tempo from the get-go, finishing with a 25-7 advantage in shots and an 11-2 edge in shots on goal.

No. 9 Rams Fall At Thomas University

MHicks — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:26:00 GMT

THOMASVILLE, Ga-- The 9th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team fell 1-4 at non-conference foe Thomas University Saturday. Mobile (2-1-1) next plays UT-Brownsville Friday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 pm at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. The Rams finished with a slim 15-12 edge in shots, but Thomas finished with a 10-5 edge in shots on target, and four of those found the back of the net.

UMobile Men Battle MidAmerica To 2-2 Double-OT Tie

MHicks — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 23:45:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 12th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team battled visiting MidAmerica Nazarene University to a 2-2 double-overtime draw in oppressive heat Monday afternoon. Mobile (2-0-1) will travel to Thomas University Sept. 8 at 3 pm. MidAmerica opened the scoring in the 7th minute when Trent Remmich headed a long cross from Tyler Hageman into the far corner for a 1-0 lead.

Shorthanded Rams Defeat Northwood 4-3

MHicks — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 05:40:00 GMT

FAIRHOPE, Ala-- Playing at Founder's Park in Fairhope, Ala., the 12th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team held off Northwood 4-3 despite playing a man down for the majority of the game. Mobile (2-0) will host MidAmerica Nazarene Monday, Sept. 3 at 4 pm.

Saturday's Soccer Games Moved To Fairhope

MHicks — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:00:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Saturday's scheduled University of Mobile home soccer doubleheader has been moved to Founder's Park in Fairhope, Ala., due to all the rain the Rams' home field took from Hurricane Isaac. The 5th-ranked Lady Rams will face 15th-ranked Northwood (Fla.) at 6:30 pm, while the 12th-ranked UMobile men will follow at 8:30 pm against Northwood.

UMobile Men's Soccer Rolls 9-0 In Opener

MHicks — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 03:54:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 12th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team opened the 2012 season with a bang Friday, trouncing visiting Florida Memorial University 9-0. Mobile (1-0) next plays host to Northwood University Sept. 1 at 7 pm. The Rams finished with an 11-3 edge in shots on target, and put nine of those in the back of the net. In goal, Xavier Audergon finished with a three-save shutout.

2012 UMobile Men's Soccer Results

MHicks — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:36:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Click here for the 2012 University of Mobile men's soccer schedule and results.

Michael Azira Signs Pro Contract

MHicks — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:05:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Former University of Mobile men's soccer player Michael Azira has inked a pro contract with the Charleston Battery of the USL Pro. "In thirty years of coaching, Michael Azira is undoubtedly one of the top 10 players I have ever had the opportunity to coach in the college ranks," UMobile Head Coach Roy Patton said. "If he stays healthy and spends some time at the next level, I fully expect to see him on TV and in the MLS." The USL Pro is comprised of eleven teams and the season is already underway and runs through August.

Four Rams Earn NAIA Men's Soccer All-America Honors

MHicks — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:15:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The University of Mobile had four players named to the 2011 NAIA Men's Soccer All-America Teams, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Monday. Deshorn Brown was tabbed as a First-Team selection for the second-consecutive year, Chris Dillon and Stephen Okai were named Second Team All-America, and Michael Azira is an Honorable Mention selection.

Crusaders End Rams' Season At Nationals

MHicks — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:29:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- 13th-seed William Carey defeated 4th-seed University of Mobile 3-0 in the Round of 16 at the 2011 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Monday at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. Mobile ends the season with a 16-3-1 record, while William Carey (15-3-3) advances to the Round of 8 Wednesday.

Men Will Play At Nationals In Orange Beach Nov. 28

MHicks — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:23:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The fifteen Opening Round games are over and the field of sixteen teams for the 2011 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Nov. 28 - Dec. 3 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex is set. Co-host University of Mobile received a bye to the Round of 16, and the Rams will be joined by Hastings, Saint Xavier, Science & Arts, Azusa Pacific, Rio Grande, Belhaven, William Carey, Baker, Huston-Tillotson, Great Falls, Grand View, Bethel, Southern Poly, Hannibal-LaGrange and Lindsey Wilson.

2011 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Qualifiers Released

MHicks — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:15:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The NAIA has released the 2011 Men's Soccer National Championship qualifiers, and the University of Mobile will be making its 15th appearance Nov. 28 - Dec. 3 in Orange Beach, Ala. There are 31 teams in the field, with 24 automatic qualifiers and seven at-large bids. Mobile received its bid by winning the SSAC Regular Season Championship. Due to serving as co-host for the tournament, the Rams get an automatic pass to the Round of 16, while the rest of the 30 teams will battle Nov. 19 in National Championship Opening Round contests.

Rams Earn Several SSAC Honors

MHicks — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:11:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 5th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team racked up postseason honors with the release of the 2011 SSAC Men's Soccer All-Conference Team and year-end awards. The nation's leading goal scorer Deshorn Brown was named the SSAC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year for the second-straight season, while Michael Azira was named SSAC Newcomer of the Year, and Roy Patton was tabbed SSAC Men's Soccer Coach of the Year.

Warhawks Stop Rams In SSAC Semifinal Double-OT Contest

MHicks — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:04:00 GMT

GULFPORT, Miss-- The 19th-ranked Auburn University-Montgomery Warhawks ousted the 5th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team 3-2 in a double-overtime semifinal contest at the SSAC Tournament Thursday at the Gulfport Sportsplex. Mobile (16-2-1, 10-1-1) will get a host bid to the Round of 16 at the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championships Nov. 28 - Dec. 3 in Orange Beach, Ala. Mobile held a slim lead of 14-12 in shots taken and AUM held a 5-4 edge in corner kicks. It was a physical contest with seven yellow cards handed out.

Mobile Men Advance In SSAC Tournament With 4-0 Win

MHicks — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:15:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 5th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blasted rival Spring Hill College 4-0 in the opening round of the 2011 SSAC Tournament Saturday. Mobile (16-1-1, 10-1-1) will advance to the semifinals Thursday, Nov. 10 in Gulfport, Miss., with time and opponent to be determined. Mobile took 26 shots in the game, putting eight on target, while the Badgers managed only three shots all game and put none on frame.

No. 5 Mobile Men Host Spring Hill Saturday @ 7:30

MHicks — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:10:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 5th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team will host crosstown rival Spring Hill College Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 pm in a SSAC Tournament Opening Round contest. The Rams (15-1-1) won the SSAC Regular Season Championship and continue to hold strong at No. 5 in the NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll behind Lindsey Wilson, Baker, Hastings and Rio Grande.

Brown Named NAIA Offensive Player of the Week

MHicks — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:27:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- The University of Mobile's Deshorn Brown has been named the NAIA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 24-30, the national office announced Tuesday. The sophomore forward leads the NAIA with 29 goals on the season after tallying five in two conference wins on the week.

No. 5 Mobile Men Blast Badgers By 5-0 Score

MHicks — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:47:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile's 5th-ranked men's soccer team blasted rival Spring Hill College 5-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference play to cap the regular season Saturday night. Mobile (15-1-1, 10-1-1) takes home the 2011 Regular Season SSAC Championship and owns the top seed heading into the conference tournament. Mobile will host an unknown team at a time to be determined Saturday, Nov. 5 for an opening round contest.

No. 5 Mobile Men Blast No. 12 AUM 4-0

MHicks — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:48:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 5th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blanked 12th-ranked Auburn University-Montgomery 4-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Tuesday evening. The Rams scored first in the 3rd minute on an own goal by AUM, when goalkeeper Vignir Johannesson botched a Deshorn Brown ricochet into the net. The score stayed that way until the 80th minute, when Mobile finished the game with three quick goals.

No. 4 Rams Blank NCAA-II Foe West Florida

MHicks — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:38:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 4th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team defeated NCAA-II foe University of West Florida 1-0 Friday evening. Mobile (13-1-1, 8-1-1) will return to SSAC action Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 pm when they host Auburn University-Montgomery. Neither team put on consistent pressure, with Xavier Audergon making three saves in goal in the shutout win for Mobile, and West Florida had two goalkeepers combine for only one save.

#4 UMobile Men Battle #7 Crusaders To 1-1 Tie

MHicks — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:16:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss--The 4th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team battled 7th-ranked William Carey to a 1-1 double-overtime tie in SSAC action Tuesday. Mobile (12-1-1, 8-1-1) hosts University of West Florida Friday at 7 pm. Xavier Audergon worked all 110 minutes in goal for the Rams and made eight stops, including a penalty kick in the second half and a shot from point-blank range in the first overtime period.

UMobile Men Beat Faulkner 2-0

MHicks — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:53:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 4th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blanked conference foe Faulkner University 2-0 Saturday evening. Mobile (12-1, 8-1) will visit William Carey University Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 pm. Sam Blackburn scored off of a feed from Eoin Dolan for the Rams and Deshorn Brown put in his 23rd goal of the season, with the assist going to Blackburn.

4th-Ranked Rams Beat 10th-Ranked Blazers 3-1

MHicks — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:57:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 4th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team used three second-half goals to defeat 10th-ranked Belhaven University 3-1 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Tuesday evening. Mobile (11-1, 7-1) visits Faulkner University Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm. The Rams put 11 shots on frame, versus six for the Blazers, and held a 19-10 advantage in overall shots taken.

No. 4 Mobile Men Thump Brewton-Parker 10-0

MHicks — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 03:09:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 4th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team thumped visiting Brewton-Parker College 10-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (10-1, 6-1) will host Belhaven University Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 pm. The Rams out shot the Barons 28-11 and put 15 shots on frame. Deshorn Brown stole the show for the Rams' offense, tallying half of the team's goals in the game, including four of Mobile's six first-half goals.

4th-Ranked Rams Roll Past Emmanuel 4-0

MHicks — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:39:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 4th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team rolled past visiting Emmanuel College 4-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Friday. Mobile (9-1, 5-1) will host conference opponent Brewton-Parker Saturday at 7 pm. Deshorn Brown started the scoring for the Rams in the 11th minute when he took a feed from Gunnar Steindorsson, worked to the top of the 18-yard box and blasted a shot past the goalkeeper.

Rams Bounce Back With 4-0 Road Victory

MHicks — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:10:00 GMT

CLEVELAND, Ga-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team bounced back from its first loss of the season by defeating Truett-McConnell 4-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile (8-1, 4-1) will next host Emmanuel College Friday, Oct. 7 at 6 pm. Just like they have made a habit of doing all year, the Rams struck early.

Warriors Hand Rams First Loss Of Season

MHicks — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:35:00 GMT

CENTRAL, S.C.-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team dropped its first game of the season Friday, falling 1-2 at conference opponent Southern Wesleyan. Mobile (7-1, 3-1) will face Truett McConnell Saturday at 3 pm. The game featured six cards. The Rams put 10 of 16 shots on target, but Warriors' goalkeeper John Prochack gathered in nine saves to pick up the victory.

No. 2 Rams Blank No. 7 Southern Poly 3-0

MHicks — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:30:00 GMT

MARIETTA, Ga-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blanked 7th-ranked Southern Poly 3-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference road action Wednesday afternoon. The Rams managed 12 shots, including 7 shots on target, while the Hornets of Southern Poly put 4 of 7 shots on frame. Kyle Buxton made a pair of saves while working all 90 minutes to pick up the shutout victory for the Rams.

No. 2 Rams Blank Lee 4-0 In SSAC Play

MHicks — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:16:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team dominated their second-consecutive SSAC contest Saturday evening, blanking Lee University 4-0. Mobile (6-0, 2-0) has won the two conference games by a combined 12-0 margin. The Rams visit Southern Poly Wednesday at 3 pm.The Rams dominated the flow of the game with a 29-12 edge in shots taken and a 13-5 edge in shots on target. Mobile tallied two goals in each half of play, while Kyle Buxton and Xavier Audergon each worked a half in goal for Mobile.

Mobile Men Crush Hawks 8-0

MHicks — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 02:10:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team steamrolled Shorter University 8-0 to open SSAC action Friday evening at Mobile. The Rams (5-0, 1-0) will host conference foe Lee University Saturday at 7 pm. Mobile dominated action from the get-go, finishing with a 32-5 edge in shots taken and a 13-3 edge in shots on target.

Three Rams Earn SSAC POW Honors

MHicks — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:34:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The University of Mobile was well-represented by the OnePath Systems SSAC Players of the Week selections for the week of Sept. 4-10. Eoin Dolan was named Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, Xavier Audergon was named Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week and Christy Lachappelle was tabbed as Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week.

Mobile Men Blank Scorpions Behind Dolan's Goals

MHicks — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:12:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 2-0 shutout win over University of Texas-Brownsville on the final day of the UMobile Soccer Classic Saturday. The Rams have outscored their opponents 15-1 in the four victories thus far. They next play Friday, Sept. 23 at home at 6 pm against conference foe Shorter University. While Deshorn Brown has done much of the scoring in the early part of the season, it was the Eoin Dolan show at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.

No. 2 Rams Blast Mississippi College 6-0

MHicks — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:00:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team crushed NCAA-III foe Mississippi College by a 6-0 score Friday evening at the UMobile Soccer Classic. Mobile (3-0) will battle Univ. of Texas-Brownsville Saturday at 5 pm on the final day of the tournament being held at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. The Rams dominated from the get-go, with three goals in each half and a 25-7 shot advantage. Fourteen of those shots were on target for the Rams, while Mobile goal keeper Xavier Audergon grabbed three saves in the shutout effort.

Peter Fuller Selected For NAIA Hall of Fame

MHicks — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:35:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo—Former University of Mobile men’s soccer coach Peter Fuller will be inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Currently an assistant coach with the New England Revolution, Fuller is one of 18 members of the 2011-12 Hall of Fame class. The induction ceremony will take place in Orange Beach, Ala., at the 2011 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship Nov. 28 – Dec. 3.

Rams Blast SCAD 5-0 To Move To 2-0

MHicks — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:08:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blasted 18th-ranked SCAD-Savannah 5-0 Saturday afternoon. Mobile (2-0) will battle Mississippi College Friday, Sept. 9 at 5 pm in the UMobile Orange Beach Classic. The Rams out shot SCAD 19-10 and got a pair of goals from Deshorn Brown for the second-straight game.

2nd-Ranked Rams Open Season With 2-1 Win

MHicks — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 2nd-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team started 2011 by defeating Embry-Riddle 2-1 at the AUM Southern States Athletic/Sun Conference Showdown Friday. 2010 1st-Team NAIA All-American Deshorn Brown picked up right where he left off, tallying both Mobile goals to put the Rams in the win column. The sophomore started the game by scoring on a feed from newcomer Michael Azira and fellow All-American Stephen Okai just 3:45 into the contest.

Mobile Men Picked To Win Talent-Laden SSAC

MHicks — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:20:00 GMT

Norcross, Ga. – The University of Mobile Rams look to defend the conference championship title they won last year during their inaugural season in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). The Rams enter 2011 as the SSAC favorites as voted on by the conference coaches. They are also ranked No. 2 in the NAIA Men’s Soccer Coach’s Preseason Top 25 Poll, and they look to secure their fourth consecutive appearance in the NAIA National Soccer Championships.

Mobile Men 2nd In NAIA Preseason Top 25 Poll

MHicks — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:56:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team is ranked 2nd in the NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll, released Tuesday. Mobile finished 2010 17-4-2 and advanced to the semifinals. Hastings earned the No. 1 spot with 20 first-place votes, edging Mobile by 31 points. The Rams will open the season Sept. 2nd at 1 pm against Embry-Riddle at Auburn-Montgomery's tournament.

Rams Tab Legendary Coach Dr. Roy Patton To Lead Men's Soccer Program

MHicks — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:20:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile has named legendary soccer coach Dr. Roy Patton to lead the school’s elite NAIA men’s soccer program. For Patton, the announcement marks a return to the city that honored him in 1996 by naming May 30 “Roy Patton Day” in recognition of his contributions to area youth soccer. “Roy Patton’s name in the soccer community is huge, and he came highly recommended from my good friend and former University of South Alabama Athletic Director Joe Gottfried” said UMobile Athletic Director Joe Niland

2011 UMobile Men's Soccer Results

MHicks — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:35:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Click here for the 2011 University of Mobile men's soccer schedule and results.

Peter Fuller Takes Position With MLS' New England Revolution

MHicks — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:34:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala.—The University of Mobile announced Tuesday that long-time men’s soccer Head Coach Peter Fuller is leaving the school to become reserve team coach for the New England Revolution of the MLS. Fuller will also assist with first-team coaching and scouting. A native of Sudbury, Mass., Fuller took the reigns of the Rams’ program in 1995 and racked up a 219-97-17 record in 16 seasons, including a high of 23 wins in 1999 and a NAIA National Championship in 2002. He also won the NAIA National Championship in 1992 with Belhaven, and is a 3-time NAIA Coach of the Year.

Rams Recognized For Fall Success

MHicks — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:13:00 GMT

CLEVELAND – The University of Mobile is ranked 15th in the final fall NAIA Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Standings. Mobile received 53 points for a ninth place finish in women's soccer and 83 points for a third place finish in men's soccer. Azusa Pacific (Calif.) extended its lead, earning 25 points following a ninth place finish in football, bringing their point total to 301 points.

Trio Of Mobile Men Named 1st-Team All-Americans

MHicks — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:16:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The University of Mobile's Chris Dillon, Stephen Okai and Deshorn Brown were named 1st-Team NAIA Men's Soccer All-American, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Monday. There are three teams, in addition to an honorable mention list. Eleven players were named to the First Team, with Mobile the only squad to have three student-athletes honored as 1st-Team selections.

Rams Named To 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer All-Tournament Team

MHicks — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:47:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics released the 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer All-Tournament Team, and several Rams were honored. Defender Chris Dillon, midfielder Ruben Diaz and forward Deshorn Brown made the list from UMobile. The University of Mobile men (17-4-2) co-hosted the 2010 NAIA National Championship along with the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission and advanced to the Semifinals for the 7th time in school history. Mobile ended the season with a 1-0 loss to Notre Dame College.

Rams' Run Ends In Semifinals Of NAIA Men's Soccer Nationals

MHicks — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 02:06:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Notre Dame junior Luke Holmes was the difference as the fourth-seeded Falcons eliminate No. 9 Mobile (Ala.), 1-0 in the first Semifinal of the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship final site from the Orange Beach Sportsplex. He scored an unassisted goal in the 59^th minute for the game-winner. The Falcons win in their first-ever Semifinal appearance and will next play on Saturday at 7 p.m. CST. The Championship finals opponent will be the winner of the second Semifinal between No. 3 Hastings (Neb.) and No. 7 William Jewell (Mo.).

Mobile Men Move On To NAIA Semifinals (Friday @ 4)

MHicks — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:05:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The 9th-seeded University of Mobile men's soccer team advanced to the Semifinals of the 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championships by knocking off 2008 National Champion Bethel University (Tenn.) 3-2 Wednesday at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. The Rams (17-3-2) will battle No. 4 seed Notre Dame (Ohio) Friday at 4 pm. The Falcons sport an unblemished 22-0 record. Armando Orozco put the Wildcats of Bethel on the board first with a goal in the 14th minute, when he found a clearing in the box and punched it into the net.

Mobile Men Advance To Final 8 At NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship

MHicks — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:25:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The 9th-seeded University of Mobile men's soccer team defeated No. 8 seed Belhaven University 4-3 in the second round of the 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championships Tuesday evening at the Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Ala. Mobile (16-3-2) advances to the Round of 8 and will face Bethel University (Tenn.) Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. The Rams out shot Belhaven 23-11 and finished with a 10-5 edge in shots on frame.

2010 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Preview

MHicks — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:03:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The 52^nd annual NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship final site event will begin on Nov. 29 with four matches from Orange Beach, Ala. Sixteen teams will compete in the single-elimination tournament from the Orange Beach Sportsplex. The second round concludes on Nov. 30, followed by quarterfinal matches on Dec. 1, the semifinal round on Dec. 3 and the National Championship final on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. CST.

2010 SSAC Men's Soccer All-Conference Awards Released

MHicks — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:53:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The Southern States Athletic Conference released the 2010 SSAC Men's Soccer All-Conference Teams, and the 7th-ranked University of Mobile was well-represented. Deshorn Brown was tabbed SSAC Freshman of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and Player of the Year after tallying 18 goals and 5 assists in his first year of collegiate soccer. Five of those goals were game-winners.

Field Set For 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship

MHicks — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:32:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics released the pairings for the 31 qualifiers for the 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Sunday. Thirty teams will compete in fifteen National Championship Opening Round matches Nov. 20, while the University of Mobile (15-3-2) gets an automatic bid to the Round of 16 at the final site Nov. 29 - Dec. 4 in Orange Beach, Ala. This marks the Rams' 4th straight trip to nationals and 14th overall. Mobile is 20-13 overall at nationals and won it all in 2002.

No. 8 Rams Win SSAC Championship

MHicks — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:03:00 GMT

GULFPORT, Miss-- The 8th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team ousted Southern Poly 2-0 to win the 2010 SSAC Men's Soccer Tournament Championship Saturday. Mobile (15-3-2) will next play in the 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Nov. 29 - Dec. 4 in Orange Beach, Ala. Southern Poly out shot Mobile 11-7 and held a 6-3 edge in shots on target, but the Mobile defense held up and the Mobile offense used a pair of free kicks to score.

No. 8 Rams Advance To SSAC Finals

MHicks — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:18:00 GMT

GULFPORT, Miss-- The 8th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blasted Shorter University 4-1 in the SSAC Semifinals Thursday. Mobile (14-3-2) will advance to the SSAC Finals Saturday at 7:30 pm versus Southern Poly at the Gulfport Sportsplex. Mobile dominated from the get-go with a 12-4 shot advantage in the opening half and two first-half goals.

No. 8 Rams Advance Past Defending SSAC Champs

MHicks — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 03:32:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 8th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team defeat defending SSAC Champion Lee University 2-1 in the opening round of the SSAC Tournament Saturday. Mobile (13-3-2) advances to the rest of the SSAC Tournament, which will take place Nov. 11-13 in Gulfport, Miss.

Mobile Men & Women Host Postseason Soccer Saturday

MHicks — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:31:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's and women's soccer teams have had impressive regular seasons, and will be awarded for that Saturday, when they get to play at home in the opening round of the SSAC Tournament. The University of Mobile is the only school hosting men's and women's soccer games, as the 14th-ranked Lady Rams will host Southern Wesleyan at 5 pm, followed by the 8th-ranked men's team playing host to Lee University at 7:30 pm.

Deshorn Brown Named SSAC POW

MHicks — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:53:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The Southern States Athletic Conference released the OnePath Systems SSAC Players of the Week Monday, and Mobile's Deshorn Brown was named Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. Brown and the 11th-ranked Rams went 2-0 on the week in a pair of SSAC West Division games to improve to 4-0-1 and wrap up the No. 1 seed in the division.

No. 11 Mobile Men Defeat Spring Hill 1-0

MHicks — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 23:52:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 11th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team defeated Spring Hill College 1-0 Saturday at Library Field to close out the 2010 regular season. Mobile improves to 4-0-1 in SSAC West Division play and assures itself of either the 1st or 2nd seed. That means Mobile will the #3 or #4 seed from the SSAC East Division Saturday, Nov. 6 in the opening round of the SSAC Tournament. The Rams are 12-3-2 overall.

11th-Ranked Rams Blast SSAC Foe AUM On The Road

MHicks — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:07:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 11th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blasted Auburn University-Montgomery 4-1 in SSAC West Division action Tuesday afternoon. Mobile sits alone in 1st in the SSAC West standings with a 3-0-1 conference mark and 11-3-2 overall record. The opening round of the SSAC Championships will take place Nov. 6 at the site of the highest seed.

Rams Take West Florida To OT; Fall 2-3

MHicks — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:42:00 GMT

PENSACOLA, Fla-- The 10th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team battled NCAA-II University of West Florida to overtime Thursday, but fell 2-3 to the Argos. Mobile (10-3-2, 2-0-1) will next play at conference foe Auburn University-Montgomery Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 3 pm. The Rams actually had to rally from two goals down to force overtime, and they did that, tallying a pair of second-half goals after UWF jumped ahead 2-0 in the opening half.

No. 10 Rams Blank Crusaders In Overtime

MHicks — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:33:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 10th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team defeated 13th-ranked William Carey University 1-0 in overtime action Tuesday. Mobile (10-2-2, 2-0-1) next plays at University of West Florida Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7 pm. The teams battled for over 90 minutes of scoreless ball before Onesimus Ikungo took a feed from Deshorn Brown and hammered the ball into the back of the net in the 94th minute to give Mobile the SSAC West Division victory.

Pair Of UMobile Soccer Players Earn SSAC Honors

MHicks — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:57:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile had a pair of athletes named OnePath Systems SSAC Players of the Week Monday by the Southern States Athletic Conference. Missy Stovall was named Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Jason Williams was tabbed Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. Williams and the Rams capped the week by shutting out SSAC West Division foe Faulkner University 4-0. Williams made 4 saves in the game, including 3 in the opening half, while it was still scoreless.

No. 11 Rams Blast Faulkner 4-0

MHicks — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 03:00:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 11th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team blasted visiting Faulkner University 4-0 in SSAC West Division action Saturday evening. The Rams (9-2-2, 1-0-1) host William Carey University Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 pm. Mobile kept the pressure on all game, taking 29 shots overall, including 10 on target. The Rams' defense, meanwhile, limited Faulkner to 6 shots and Jason Williams grabbed 4 saves in the shutout effort.

11th-Ranked Rams Hold Off UH-Victoria 5-3

MHicks — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:27:00 GMT

VICTORIA, Texas-- The 11th-ranked University of Mobile ousted University of Houston-Victoria 5-3 in non-conference men's soccer action Tuesday. Mobile jumped ahead 3-0 in the opening half while taking 10 shots, and then held on with two more goals in the second half, while UH-Victoria got its offense going. Deshorn Brown opened the scoring in the 10th minute for Mobile when he put home a feed from Stephen Okai, and then Brown made it 2-0 in the 34th minute, when UH-Victoria's goalkeeper mishandled the ball.

Scorpions Snap Rams' Six-Game Unbeaten Streak

MHicks — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:12:00 GMT

BROWNSVILLE, Texas-- The 11th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team fell 1-2 at University of Texas at Brownsville in NAIA soccer action Sunday evening. The loss snaps a six-game unbeaten streak for Mobile and is the team's first loss in a month. Mobile (7-2-2) will visit University of Houston-Victoria Tuesday, Oct. 12. Despite Mobile holding a 9-6 edge in shots in the opening half, it was UTB that scored a pair of goals to take a 2-0 lead at the break.

Southern States Showcase Set to Air October 20

MHicks — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:10:00 GMT

Norcross, Ga. - The Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC), which grew to sixteen member institutions on July 1, will add a new dimension in 2010, as the SSAC unveils its feature-based television show debuting on Wednesday, October 20 on SportSouth at 6 p.m. The “Southern States Showcase” will feature 18 thirty-minute weekly episodes on SportSouth (Fox regional sports network) reaching more than 10 million households. The show will air three times weekly across six southeastern states (Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee) beginning the week of October 18.

No. 11 Rams Battle No. 9 Blazers To Double OT Tie

MHicks — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:55:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The 11th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team battled 9th-ranked Belhaven University to a 1-1 double-overtime tie in Southern States Athletic Conference action Wednesday evening. Mobile moves to 7-1-2, 0-0-1 on the season, while Belhaven sits at 11-1-1, 0-0-1. The Rams visit University of Texas-Brownsville Sunday, Oct. 10 at 5 pm. The tie snaps a five-game winning streak for Mobile, but the Rams still have a six-game unbeaten streak going.

No. 12 Rams Defeat Shorter University 1-0

MHicks — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:08:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 12th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team shut out Shorter University 1-0 in NAIA action Friday evening. Mobile (7-1-1) visits Belhaven University Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7 pm. The Rams kept the pressure on all game, finishing with a 22-6 edge in shots and 7-2 edge in shots on target. Jason Williams pitched a shutout with a pair of saves for Mobile.

Brown and Williams Honored By SSAC

MHicks — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:42:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The Southern States Athletic Conference released the OnePath Systems SSAC Players of the Week Monday, and the University of Mobile swept the men's soccer awards. Deshorn Brown was named Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Jason Williams was tabbed as Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week as the Rams went 2-0 to improve to 6-1-1 on the season.

#14 Rams Rally Past Bethel Wildcats 2-1

MHicks — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:20:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The 14th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team used a pair of second half goals to rally past 2008 NAIA National Champion Bethel University 2-1 Saturday evening in Orange Beach. Mobile (6-1-1) hosts Shorter University Friday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 pm. Bethel struck first on a goal from Armando Guell in the 6th minute, when Felix Obilo's long ball beat the Mobile defense, allowing Guell to get to it and punch it in, just ahead of the goalkeeper.

No. 14 Rams Keep Rolling; Beat Northwood 3-1

MHicks — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:15:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The 14th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team downed Northwood University 3-1 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex Friday evening under the lights. The Rams dominated play, finishing with 21 shots, while Northwood did not get its first shot off until 54 minutes had gone off the clock. Mobile put seven shots on target, while the Knights put three on target. Jason Williams finished with two saves for Mobile, while David Etale made four saves for Northwood.

Men's Soccer Climbs To No. 14 In NAIA Top-25

MHicks — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:34:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team jumped up to No. 14 in the third regular season edition of the 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll. The Rams (4-1-1) jumped up from receiving 18 votes in last week's poll to now receiving 372 points, just five behind 13th-ranked William Jewell College. The leap came after a big week for the Rams. Mobile beat then-No. 23 Southern Polytechnic State University 3-2 in double-overtime Friday and then blanked then-No. 3 Embry-Riddle 3-0 on Saturday.

Ikungo Named Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

MHicks — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:48:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The Southern States Athletic Conference released the OnePath Systems SSAC Players of the Week and Onesimus Ikungo was named Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. The Rams (4-1-1) went 2-0 on the week, beating 23rd-ranked Southern Polytechnic State University 3-2 in double-overtime and then blanking 3rd-ranked Embry-Riddle 3-0. Ikungo, a senior forward from Kampala, Uganda, played a big part in Saturday's win over the ERAU Eagles.

Rams Blank #3 Embry-Riddle 3-0

MHicks — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:17:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team blanked 3rd-ranked Embry-Riddle 3-0 in NAIA soccer action Saturday evening. Mobile (4-1-1) next play in Orange Beach Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 pm versus Northwood University (TX). The Rams controlled tempo all game, out shooting ERAU 19-7 for the game and 11-2 in the second half. Goalkeeper Jason Williams finished with a 3-save shutout for the Rams, while Embry's Kile Kennedy made 5 saves and allowed 3 goals.

Rams Slip Past #23 Hornets In 2OT

MHicks — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:20:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Deshorn Brown's goal in the 108th minute gave the University of Mobile a 3-2 double-overtime victory over 23rd-ranked Southern Polytechnic State University Friday at the University of Mobile. Mobile (3-1-1) returns to action at home Saturday at 7:30 versus 3rd-ranked Embry-Riddle University (Fla.). With the game tied up at 2-2 and the clock winding down towards a tie, Brown danced through a pair of defenders and then beat Southern Poly goalkeeper Eric Ati to the ball, flicking the ball over the charging keeper into the back of the net.

No. 16 UM Men Fall 0-2 To Northwood

MHicks — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:48:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 16th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer game headed into Friday's contest with visiting Northwood University having outscored opponents 6-1 in three contests on the season. That changed Friday, as the Northwood Seahawks blanked the Rams 2-0. Mobile (2-1-1) hosts the UM Classic Sept. 17-18. Mobile will face Southern Polytechnic State Friday and Embry-Riddle on Saturday.

Mobile Men Climb To #16

MHicks — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:44:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team climbed from receiving votes to No. 16 in the first regular season edition of the 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll. The Rams are 2-0-1 on the season, with only a 0-0 double-overtime tie versus 6th-ranked Martin Methodist keeping the team from a 3-0 mark. Mobile defeated then-No. 18 Bethel College 3-1 to open the season and blasted Milligan College 3-0.

Three UM Athletes Earn Player of the Week Honors

MHicks — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:45:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Three University of Mobile athletes were named OnePath Systems SSAC Players of the Week, as announced by the Southern States Athletic Conference. Jason Williams was named Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, Deshorn Brown was named Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, and Allie Wheeler was named Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week.

Rams Blank Milligan 3-0

MHicks — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:57:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team improved to 2-0-1 on the season by blanking Milligan College 3-0 at Auburn-Montgomery's Captial City Classic Saturday. The Rams' defense held strong all game and the offense scored early and late to pick up the victory. Jason Williams collected a three-save shutout in goal for Mobile and the UM defenders held Milligan to only seven shot attempts. On the other hand, the Mobile offense took 20 shots in the game, putting seven on target.

Rams Battle #6 Redhawks To Tie

MHicks — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:55:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team battled 6th-ranked Martin Methodist College to a 0-0 double-overtime tie Friday afternoon at the Capital City Classic. The Rams (1-0-1) will battle Milligan College Saturday at 12 pm on the final day of the Capital City Classic. Mobile kept the pressure on much of the game, outshooting the Redhawks 25-6 and finishing with a 7-0 edge in shots on goal, but Martin Methodist goalkeeper James Colman was up to the challenge with a seven-save shutout in 110 minutes of action.

Rams Open 2010 Season With 3-1 Win

MHicks — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:41:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- A pair of first-half goals propelled the University of Mobile men's soccer team to a season-opening 3-1 win over 18th-ranked Bethel College Thursday evening at the University of Mobile. The Rams controlled the tempo in the opening 45 minutes, outshooting the visitors 7-1 and putting 3 shots on target. Newcomer Deshorn Brown got the scoring started in the 17th minute when he knocked home a rebound after Chris Dillon's header was stopped by Cody Troyer.

Mobile Men's Soccer Receives Votes In NAIA Top 25 Poll

MHicks — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:16:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team received 14 votes in the 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll, released Tuesday. Mobile is ninth among teams receiving votes, while defending National Champion Lindsey Wilson College tops the poll after going 20-2-1 in 2009. The Rams will receive an automatic bid to the Round of 16 at the 2010 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championships, since the University of Mobile is hosting the tournament in conjunction with the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission Nov. 29 - Dec. 4.

Whelan Named Men's Soccer Assistant

MHicks — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:29:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer program added Daniel Whelan as Assistant Coach. Whelan comes to Mobile after coaching stints at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Spring Hill College. "I'm really excited about the opportunity to work with a program with such a great tradition, and to have the chance to work with Coach Fuller," Whelan said. The Manchester, England native served as a volunteer coach at Embry-Riddle in 2007 and served as interim head coach for the Spring Hill College men's and women's soccer teams in 2009.

2010 UMobile Men's Soccer Results

MHicks — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:35:00 GMT

Click here for the 2010 University of Mobile men's soccer schedule and results.

Mobile Finishes 2nd In Thomas Howell Cup Standings

MHicks — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:15:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference announced the 2010 Thomas Howell Cup winner Tuesday and Belhaven University edged out the University of Mobile to win the coveted trophy for the first time in school history. The Thomas Howell Cup is awarded to the school with the highest number of points based on the order of finish in the various sports they participate in.

Men's Soccer National Championships Coming To Alabama

MHicks — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:40:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NAIA announced Wednesday the 2010 and 2011 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championships will be hosted by the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission, in conjunction with the University of Mobile. The events will be played at Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Ala. The 2010 Championship will occur Nov. 29-Dec. 4 and the 2011 event will be contested Nov. 28-Dec. 3.

Dillon Named NAIA All-American

MHicks — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:48:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The University of Mobile's Chris Dillon was named a 2009 Honorable Mention NAIA Men's Soccer All-American Saturday.

The NAIA released a first-team, second-team, third-team and honorable mention selections as selected by the NAIA Men's Soccer All-America Selection Committee.

2009 Men's Soccer Schedule

MHicks — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Check out the 2009 UM men's soccer schedule and results.

Season Ends At Embry-Riddle

MHicks — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:55:00 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team saw its season come to an end Saturday, as the Rams fell 0-2 to No. 18 Embry-Riddle in a National Championship Opening Round Game.

The loss snapped a 4-game winning streak for Mobile, and the Rams end the season with a 9-11 record.

Mobile Downs Asbury To Advance To Nationals

MHicks — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:58:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team defeated visiting Asbury College (Ky.) 2-1 Saturday to win the NAIA Unaffiliated Championship.

The Rams (9-10) receive the automatic bid to the 2009 NAIA National Tournament from the unaffiliated grouping. The Rams will play in the 2009 NAIA National Championship Opening Round Saturday, Nov. 21 with time, opponent and location to be determined. Mobile hosted and beat UT-Brownsville in last year's opening round.

UM Topples Crusaders For GCAC Title

MHicks — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:02:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team upset No. 9 William Carey University 4-0 to win the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament Thursday evening.

Mobile (8-10) will host Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Champ Asbury College Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6 pm, with the winner gaining a bid to the 2009 NAIA National Tournament.

Several UM Student-Athletes Honored

MHicks — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:44:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference announced the players of the week for the week ending Nov. 8, and the Rams were once again well-represented.

UM Takes Down Belhaven In OT At GCAC Tourney

MHicks — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:05:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss--- The University of Mobile men's soccer team extended its season for at least one more game by defeating No. 23 Belhaven College 2-1 in overtime in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament Semifinals Friday.

Mobile (7-10) will play the winner of tonight's LSU-Shreveport/William Carey matchup Monday in the GCAC Championship game.

2009 Men's Soccer All-GCAC Team

MHicks — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:09:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference announced the 2009 Men's Soccer All-Conference team.

The University of Mobile's Jason Williams (GK), Chris Dillon (DEF) and Onesimus Ikungo (FWD) made the honorary team of 16.

Rams Blank Badgers 4-0

MHicks — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:14:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team thumped visiting Spring Hill College 4-0 to close out the 2009 regular season Thursday evening at "The Jungle."

The Rams (6-10, 2-2) will play at No. 2 seed Belhaven College in the GCAC Tournament Nov. 5, while the Badgers will battle LSU-Shreveport in a play-in game at a time and date to be determined.

Four UM Athletes Earn Player Of The Week Honors

MHicks — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:51:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG,Miss-- The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference released the GCAC Players of the Week for the week ending Oct. 18, and the University of Mobile had four athletes honored. Satsuma native Jacob Morgan was named the Men's Golf Player of the Week for his showing at the NAIA Preview Invitational.

Mobile Falls To No. 12 William Carey

MHicks — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:52:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team dropped its second straight Gulf Coast Athletic Conference contest, dropping a 1-3 decision to No. 12 William Carey University Tuesday evening. The loss came on the heels of a 1-0 overtime defeat against another NAIA Top-25 club, Belhaven College. The Rams (5-8, 1-2) return to action Saturday, Oct. 24 at home when they host Auburn University-Montgomery at 7 pm. Jason Williams made 7 saves and allowed 3 goals in the loss for Mobile.

Rams Fall At No. 24 Belhaven

MHicks — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:54:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team fell 1-0 in overtime at No. 24 Belhaven College in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile out-shot Belhaven 12-6 and held an 11-3 edge in corner kicks taken, but could not put find the back of the net. The Rams had struggled to score all season, but tallied seven goals in a 2-game stretch at LSU-Shreveport and Northwood. That momentum did not carry over.

Ikungo Leads Rams To Win

MHicks — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:56:00 GMT

DALLAS, Texas--- The University of Mobile men's soccer team scored a pair of early goals and hung on to beat Northwood University 2-1 Monday afternoon in non-conference action. Mobile (5-6, 1-0) will return to action against Gulf Coast Athletic Conference foe Belhaven College Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 pm. The Rams out-shot the Northwood Knights 23-14 and finished with a 15-6 edge in shots on goal. Jason Williams allowed 1 goal and collected 5 saves to pick up the victory for Mobile.

Rams Out-Score Pilots; Win 5-4

MHicks — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:57:00 GMT

SHREVEPORT, La-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team used five first-half goals to hold off LSU-Shreveport 5-4 Sunday in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference opener. Mobile (4-6, 1-0) visits Northwood University in Dallas, TX Monday, Oct. 12 at 1 pm. The Rams had scored only six goals all season entering Sunday's contest and came just one goal shy of that total in the game's first 45 minutes.

Mobile Men Fall To Oklahoma City

MHicks — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team fell 2-1 to Oklahoma City Saturday afternoon on the final day of the University of Mobile Soccer Classic, as the Stars tallied a pair of second-half goals to pick up the win. The Rams controlled the first half with a 10-6 edge in shots and a 4-1 edge in shots on target, and took a 1-0 lead into intermission when Onesimus Ikungo knocked in a perfect cross from Gerardo Flores in the 19th minute.

Rams Bounce Bison 2-0

MHicks — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:02:00 GMT

ORANGE BEACH, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team bested Oklahoma Baptist 2-0 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex Friday afternoon in the University of Mobile Soccer Classic. The Rams out-shot the visitors 18-7 in the contest and got a pair of late goals to change the game from a scoreless tie to a comfortable 2-0 victory. Cedric Carrie tallied Mobile's first goal at 77:35 when he worked his way inside the 18-yard box and struck the ball into the back of the net for the 1-0 lead.

UM Knocks Off No. 10 Embry-Riddle

MHicks — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:04:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team (2-4) picked up a much-needed victory Saturday, upsetting NAIA No. 10 Embry-Riddle 1-0. In a physical contest that featured 10 yellow cards, the Rams made David Maddren's goal in the 65th minute stand up. Maddren scored by knocking home a loose ball in the box off a corner kick from Ruben Diaz.

Mobile Falls 0-1 At Home Tournament

MHicks — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:06:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team continued to struggle on offense, and fell 0-1 to University of Texas at Brownsville Friday on day one of UM's Rumble at the Jungle. The Rams (1-4) have now only scored two goals in five games on the season, despite nearly equaling the shot attempts of the victorious UTB Scorpions. UT-Brownsville finished with 14 shots to 12 for Mobile, while both teams put 6 shots on target.

UM Falls To No. 2 Concordia-Irvine

MHicks — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:08:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's soccer team battled NAIA No. 2 Concordia University - Irvine to the end Saturday, but ended up falling 2-1 on the opening day of the University of Mobile Kick-Off Classic. Concordia only out-shot Mobile 14-11 in the game, but finished with a 7-2 edge in shots on target, two of which found the back of the net before Mobile could put a tally up on the scoreboard.

Rams Even Record With 1-0 Win

MHicks — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:12:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 9th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team picked up its first victory of the season Saturday, defeating Marian University 1-0 on the final day of the Capital City Classic at Auburn University-Montgomery. The Rams dominated the game, out-shooting the Knights of Marian 23-1, including a 15-0 edge in shots on goal. With that stellar defensive effort, the Rams needed only one of those 23 shots to find the back of the net, and that happened just 6 minutes into play.

UM Drops Opener 1-0

MHicks — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:15:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 9th-ranked University of Mobile men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Martin Methodist College in their season opener Friday at Auburn-Montgomery's Capital City Classic. Martin Methodist's Tiago Reichert knocked home a pass from teammate Justin Hardin in the 72nd minute for the winning tally.