Clemson and Gardner-Webb to Meet in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament

Nov. 13, 2006

CLEMSON, SC–The Clemson Men’s Soccer team will play Gardner-Webb on Wednesday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. at Historic Riggs Field.

The Tigers are seeded ninth in the tournament and received a first-round bye.

Clemson is led by Dane Richards with 10 goals and eight assists for 28 points. Frederico Moojen has 10 goals and two assists for 22 points. The Tigers have a 12-4-2 record overall this season.

Phil Marfuggi has a 1.18 goals allowed average and has 61 saves this season.

Clemson is participating in the NCAA Tournament for the 26th time in school history. Clemson has been to the NCAA Final eight 12 times and also to seven NCAA Final Fours including last year’s appearance.

In the final Soccer America poll of the season, the Tigers finished ninth. In the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll, the Tigers are ranked ninth. Clemson is ranked 11th by Soccer Times, and ninth by College Soccer News.