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Cannella, Campbell earn First Team All-Region honors; Frisch, Iyayi also honored (more)
Dragons win GLIAC Tournament Championship 3-2 over Ashland (Photo Gallery)
With the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference Tournament Championship on the line, it seems as if both Tiffin University and Ashland University stepped up their game. The Dragons and the Eagles combined for more goals in the first half (4) than the two teams combined for in both their previous matchups (3). However, unlike the last outing between the two teams when Ashland won 2-1 to one, the Dragons found a way to win.
GLIAC Offensive Player of the Year, Rhys Cannella, scored the only goal in the second half to give the Dragons the GLIAC Tournament Championship 3-2 over the Eagles. The title marks the Dragons second tournament championship in only two years as a member of the GLIAC.
The Dragons had to battle back twice to tie the score. They fell behind in the 12th minute when AU’s Andrew Iden headed in a Max Nudelman pass. The Dragons would quickly respond though when Canella scored a goal after Nick Kutch headed a pass at the 13:47 mark. Max Hiltner would give the Eagles a 2-1 lead after rebounding a shot off the post and kicking it into the goal in the 23rd minute. Kutch would tie the game up at the 29:05 mark when he headed in Michael O’Neill’s corner kick.
The only goal scored in the second half would give the Dragons the victory. Tony Iyayi made a flick kick to Cannella who scored the goal at the 82:48 mark. The Dragons were able to hold on to the 3-2 advantage for the victory.
Coach Rudy Brownell was pleased once again with his team’s performance. “All year long, this group of guys, even in the preseason, they worked extremely hard, and they always find a way to win games. This was a total team effort today,” he said.
Even though the Dragons won the conference tournament last year, Coach Brownell finds this one sweeter. “This is even better this year because we got to beat Ashland. Ashland beat us twice last year, and this year they beat us once and tied us once. So it was great beating them for the championship when it counted most,” said Brownell.
Jeff Frisch played 90 minutes in goal for the Dragons and made five saves. AU held the advantage on shot attempts 13-10 and also had more corner kicks 9-2. The win improves TU to 15-4-1.
Cannella, Iyayi named Offensive, Defensive Players of Year by GLIAC (more)
Dragons advance to GLIAC Championship game with win over Northwood
Tiffin University defeated Northwood 2-0 at home to advance to the finals of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference soccer tournament finals.
This was the third meeting between Tiffin and Northwood this season. The Dragons lost earlier this season to Northwood 1-0 at home and won a 1-0 decision on the road against the Timberwolves.
TU took an early advantage at 15:32 when Nick Kutch
scored a goal off an Ashton Campbell pass.
The game looked like it
was going to be the third 1-0 game between the two teams this year, but
Paul Brodnik scored a goal after he rebounded a Rhys Cannella kick
that was blocked by Northwood’s goalkeeper.
Dragons coach Rudy Brownell was pleased with the team performance coming less than 24 hours after defeating Urbana on the road in overtime.
“These boys played a 90 minute game yesterday and came out and played another 90 minute game and did a phenomenal job,” he said. “These boys here are probably the best team, as long as I’ve been at Tiffin, that we’ve had - attitude wise, discipline wise - they’re a great team.”
The Dragons held a 17-8 advantage on shots while also holding the edge on corner kicks 7-5. Cannella (5), Campbell (4), and Kutch (3) accounted for 12 of the Dragons’ 17 shots.
Jeff Frisch played 90 minutes in goal for the Dragons and made four saves while picking up the shutout. “Jeff works very hard; he’s a great goalkeeper for us,” coach Brownell said. “He’s one of the reasons we’re going to the finals.”
The Dragons will play Ashland, a 2-0 winner over Findlay in the other semifinal game, in the championship game Saturday at 1:00. TU and Ashland have met twice this season, tying 0-0 at Ashland while AU picked up a 2-1 decision at Tiffin. The Dragons will look to make the third time the charm against the Eagles.
Dragons win regular season finale 2-1 in overtime
Tiffin University (13-4-1) traveled to Urbana for their regular season finale and picked up a dramatic win 2-1 in overtime, as Michael O'Neill took a pass from Nick Kutch and got a shot that slipped out of the goalkeeper's hands for the win in the 94th minute. TU had opened scoring on a Rhys Cannella penalty kick in the 19th minute but Urbana equalized off a header in the 82nd minute. Jeff Frisch got the win in goal, making 5 saves. TU outshot Urbana 13-9.Campbell earns second GLIAC Player of the Week honor (more)
Dragons get 12th win with 2-0 shutout of Storm
Tiffin University (12-4-1) played a solid game at Lake Erie, winning 2-0. The Dragons outshot the Storm 16-10, with Jeff Frisch getting the shutout while making 4 saves. Ashton Campbell opened scoring in the 9th minute off a pass from Michael O'Neill for a 1-0 halftime lead. Rhys Cannella gave TU an insurance goal in the 60th minute, going 1-on-1 with the keeper after a long pass from Tyler Fabian.Dragons post 3-0 shutout of Findlay
Tiffin University controlled play in a 3-0 win over Findlay on Senior Day. The Dragons, who outshot Findlay 16-10, got on the board in the 44th minute when Michael O'Neill took a pass from Rhys Cannella and drilled home a shot from 20 yards. The Dragons held a 9-1 advantage on corner kicks, and put the game away in the 89th minute when Ashton Campbell scored on a pass from Matthew Moceri. Campbell added another goal in the 90th minute, taking a pass from Tyler Fabian and scoring after a 50 yard breakway. Jeff Frisch got the shutout in goal, making 5 saves.Dragons drop key GLIAC matchup against Ashland 2-1
Tiffin University dropped a tough game to Ashland University 2-1 in a big GLIAC matchup. The Dragons fell behind in the 8th minute as the Eagles scored off a free kick. TU would tie the game in the 55th minute when Tony Iyayi headed in Paul Brodnick’s free kick. The tie would be short lived, however, as Asland scored in the 57th minute to take a 2-1 lead that they never relinquished.
The Dragons outshot Ashland 16-10. Michael O’Neill took five shots for the Dragons while Adam Fussell, Chad Kulchar, Rhys Cannella and Iyayi each took two. The Dragons also held a 11-2 advantage on corner kicks.
Jeff Frisch played 90 minutes in goal, making three saves. The loss drops the Drasgons to 10-4-1 while improving Ashland’s record to 9-2-5.
Dragons fall flat against Mercyhurst in 2-1 loss
Tiffin University scored the first goal of the game and enjoyed a 1-0 halftime lead, but couldn’t answer Mercyhurst College’s two goals in the second half as they fell 2-1 at home. The Dragons scored their goal in the 15th minute when Rhys Cannella headed in a pass from Roger Kummer. Mercyhurst’s Austin Solomon would score the tying and go ahead goals in the 2nd half. The Dragons and Mercyhurst both had eight shot attempts, but Mercyhurst held a big 10-1 advantage in corner kicks. Mercyhurst also had one more shot on goal (4-3). Michael O’Neill took three shots for the Dragons while Matthew Moceri took two.
Jeff Frisch played 90 minutes in goal for the Dragons. He made one save. The loss drops the Dragons to 10-3-1 while Mercyhurst improves to 12-4.
TU pulls out another OT win over Seton Hill 2-1
Tiffin University scored a goal in overtime to beat visiting Seton Hill University 2-1. Ashton Campbell scored the game wining goal in the 97th minute after teammate Tony Iyayi took a shot that was saved by a diving Seton Hill goalkeeper. Iyayi’s ball was deflected in the direction of Campbell who would kick it into the net to give the Dragons the victory. TU took a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute when Rabii Karanouh hit a shot after Rhys Cannella made a touch pass to him. Seton Hill answered at 20:57 for the only regulation goals. The Dragons outshot Seton Hill 25-10. TU got five saves from Jeff Frisch. Michael O’Neill took six shots while Cannella and Campbell each took five. The Dragons also held the advantage in corner kicks 13-4. The win improves TU to 10-2-1. The Dragons will try and win their fifth game in a row on Wednesday when they entertain Mercyhurst.
Dragons post dramatic comeback win over Panthers
TU (9-2-1) scored a dramatic 2-1 victory on the road against Ohio Dominican. After a scoreless first half, TU allowed a goal early in the second half and trailed throughout the half before Tony Iyayi tied the score with 10 minutes remaining to send the game into overtime. After a scoreless first overtime period, Iyayi drilled a shot from 17 yards high into the net in the 101st minute to give TU the win. Jeff Frisch got the win in goal for TU, allowing 1 goal in 101 minutes while making 4 saves. ODU outshot the Dragons in the defensive battle 8-7.
Rhys Cannella named GLIAC Player of the Week (more)
Dragons avenge loss to Timberwolves, win 1-0
TU (8-2-1) bounced back from a loss earlier this season to Northwood, beating the Timberwolves in the rematch 1-0. Michael O'Neill scored the game's lone goal in the 28th minute from the left side off a cross from Rhys Canella, and the Dragons defense tightened up the rest of the way for the win. TU, which outshot Northwood 17-10, got the shutout in goal from Jeff Frisch, who made 3 saves in 90 minutes.
Dragons tally 4 second half goals to beat Cardinals 5-3
TU (7-2-1) trailed 2-1 at the half but rallied for four unanswered goals in the second half to beat Saginaw Valley State 5-3. TU fell behind 2-0 early before Roger Kummer made it 2-1 on a pass from Michael O'Neill in the 25th minute. After halftime, the Dragons turned it up a notch, with Rhys Cannella getting the first of two goals in the 48th minute off a Chad Kulchar feed to tie the score 2-2. In the 53rd minute, Cannella scored again off an assist from Adam Fussell to give TU the lead. Ashton Campbell continued the onslaught in the 57th minute with a goal off a Cannella pass, while Paul Brodnick finished the scoring for TU in the 76th minute off a pass from Kummer. Jeff Frisch got the win in goal, making 2 saves, while TU outshot the Cardinals 20-13.
Dragons battle Ashland to scoreless tie in two overtimes
TU and Ashland hooked up in a classic matchup, with neither team getting the edge in a 0-0 double overtime tie. The Dragons (6-2-1) got solid play from Jeff Frisch in goal, as he worked 110 minutes and made 4 saves. Ashland outshot TU 14-13.
TU announces Dragon Radio featuring three live events
Tiffin University is proud to announce the debut of Dragon Radio Live, a monthly radio program that will broadcast live from Madison Street Pub and Grub on Oct. 5 from 6-7 p.m. The show is part of a continuing partnership between Tiffin University and WMJK 100.9 FM and provides insight into Dragons Athletics as well as highlights the continuing development of the program and institution through the construction of the new Recreation Center and other initiatives. Alumni and Friends of the University are invited to join in the fun of a "live" show. Doors open at 5 p.m.
WMJK is the home of Dragons football, broadcasting all 11 games while
also providing an internet stream for fans to listen to abroad. Dragons
Radio will be a monthly feature highlighting all Dragons Athletic teams
along with their sponsors and supporters, with a total of three
broadcasts being live events from local establishments. Future live
broadcasts are scheduled for Nov. 16 at T.J. Willies and March 15 at
Madison Street Pub and Grub. Voice of the Dragons Frank Barber,
entering his 15th year working with Tiffin University, is the host of
the show, while a wide variety of coaches, administrators, and players
will receive exposure and provide interesting insight into Tiffin
University.
Dragons fall in disappointing performance against Northwood
Northwood scored the only goal in the 86th minute and left Tiffin University with a 1-0 win in GLIAC action. The Dragons (6-2, 2-1) outshot the Timberwolves 16-12, but could not put any goals on the board. Michael O’Neill and Ashton Campbell each took 4 shots while Rhys Cannella had 3 shot attempts. Both teams had 6 corner kicks. Jeff Frisch played 90 minutes in the goal for the Dragons, making 3 saves while allowing the lone goal.
Dragons notch another shutout in win over Cardinals
Tiffin University won their fourth straight game Friday, defeating GLIAC foe Saginaw Valley State University 3-0. The Dragons (6-1) broke a scoreless tie in the 15th minute when Ashton Campbell, on a breakaway, crossed to Rhys Cannella for a goal. Campbell and Cannella would both assist Nick Kutch for the Dragons' next goal. Canella made a quick cross to Campbell who flicked it to Kutch for the goal in the 25th minute. Campbell would again assist Cannella in the 75th minute for the Dragons' final goal.
Jeff Frisch played another solid game in goal for the Dragons , recording his third shutout in as many tries. Frisch played 90 minutes and made 7 saves. The Dragons outshot the Cardinals 21-11 and also held the edge on corner kicks (12-6).
The Dragons will try to push the winning streak to 5 on Sunday when Northwood comes to town.
Dragons post second straight shutout over WV Tech
Jeff Frisch recorded his second straight shutout as Tiffin University blanked West Virginia Tech 5-0. Frisch made 3 saves in his 90 minutes in the goal. The Dragons' (5-1) first goal came in the 10th minute after a Ashton Campbell cross on the left side to Rhys Cannella for the goal. The two hooked up again when Campbell drove baseline and found Cannella to give the Dragons a 2-0 lead in the 31st minute.
The Dragons scored three more times in the second half. The first one came in the 46th minute when Campbell took a pass from Chad Kulchar. In the 60th minute, Tony Iyayi scored off a free kick into the right corner from 20 yards out. The Dragons got their final goal in the 67th minute when Rabii Karanouh assisted Paul Brodnick.
The Dragons will host GLIAC foe Saginaw Valley State Friday at home.
Dragons land Top 25 NSCAA ranking (more)
O'Neill earns Dragons second consecutive GLIAC Player of the Week honor (more)
Dragons open GLIAC play with 2-0 shutout of Findlay
Tiffin University (4-1) got a shutout in their GLIAC opener at Findlay, winning 2-0. Jeff Frisch played 90 minutes in goal for the shutout, making 3 saves. Bryce Hixon opened scoring in the 39th minute off a lead pass across on the right from Michael O'Neill. Adam Fussell then added an insurance goal in the 75th minute. TU outshot the Oilers 12-9.Campbell named GLIAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week (more)
Dragons prevail despite playing down a man at Shepherd
Tiffin University (3-1) played the final 35 minutes down a man after Ashton Campbell was red-carded and still managed to pull out the win 4-2 at Shepherd. The Dragons scored two goals while playing down one man for the win. Goals were scored by Campbell and Nick Kutch while Rhys Cannella scored two goals. Michael O'Neill had two assists along with Adam Fussell. Jeff Frisch played the first 45 minutes in goal, while Scott Felgar played the final 45 minutes and allowed two goals.Dragons drop overtime decision to 7th-ranked Tusculum
Tiffin University scored two goals in the second half to take a 2-1 lead, but couldn’t make it stand as Tusculum College answered the goals to spoil the Dragons home opener. The Dragons (2-1) trailed 1-0 after the first half thanks to a Marc Joseph goal off a Nick Rich pass in the 11th minute. It was the only goal in the first half.
In the second half, the Dragons tied the game when Rhys Cannella took a flick from Nick Kutch and made a spin kick for the goal in the 56th minute. Tiffin then took a 2-1 lead when Ashton Campbell scored a goal to the left of the net off a feed from Michael O’Neill in the 61st minute. However, the quality Tusculum team would tie the game in the 75th minute when Andres Jarquin assisted Andra Shelton for a goal in the corner of the box. Tusculum (2-0-1) won the game in overtime when Scott Lucky made a goal after a pass from Andres Jarquin in the 95th minute.
Dragons’ goalkeeper Jeff Frisch played 95 minutes and allowed 3 goals while making 6 saves. Lance Moore also played 95 minutes in goal for Tusculum, allowing 2 goals while making 2 saves. Tusculum outshot the Dragons 19-11 and also had more corner kicks (10-7).
Campbell nets 2 in 4-0 win at Ohio Valley
Tiffin University (2-0) got two goals from Ashton Campbell, his third in two games, as TU raced past Ohio Valley 4-0. TU, which outshot Ohio Valley 15-8, also got goals from Tony Iyayi and Roger Kummer. Chad Kulchar, Rabii Karanouh, and Tyler Fabian were credited with assists. Scott Felgar and Jeff Frisch each played 45 minutes in goal for the combined shutout.Dragons clip Roberts Wesleyan in opener
Tiffin University (1-0) scored two first half goals and made it stand up throughout the second half as they beat Roberts Wesleyan on the road 2-1. Rhys Cannella got the Dragons on the board in the 13th minute off a pass from Rabii Karanouh and tacked on another goal in the 44th minute when Ashton Campbell took a pass from Michael O'Neill to make it 2-0 at the half. Jeff Frisch played well in goal over 90 minutes, making 7 saves.Dragons men's soccer season preview (more)
Vlad earns GLIAC Post-Graduate award (more)
Dragons edged by single point in GLIAC preseason poll (more)
Dragons wrap up spring season
Tiffin University Men’s soccer went 3-1 on their last weekend of their spring season. In the process the Dragons defeated their own Alumni, and local rivals Heidelberg University twice. The team's only loss was a 2-1 decision to Bluffton in which the Dragons couldn’t capitalize on numerous finishing chances. The Dragons ended up the spring with an overall record of 5-2-1. Next up will be pre-season starting August 10th .
Dragons see action with Cedarville, Findlay, Wright State
Tiffin University split a doubleheader against Cedarville and Findlay in their latest spring outing. In the first game Tiffin was able to outplay a very tough and hard-working Cedarville University. Tony Iyayi (Lagos, Nigeria) opened up the scoring in the 24th minute by
finishing a pass by Dennis Kroeze (Boarle Nassau, Holland). 11 minutes later Ashton Campbell (Luton, England) added the 2nd goal of the afternoon by finishing a break-away. After the break Steve
Morris (Delaware, OH) headed a cross by Rhys Cannella (Luton, OH) to give the Dragons a 3-0 lead. 8 minutes before the end of the contest Ryan Kiekbusch (Sterling Heights, MI) slotted a pass from Zach Smith (Ashland, OH) to settle the contest at 4-0.
In the second game, missed chances by the Dragons allowed Findlay to take a 2-0 lead at the 35 minute mark. That seemed to wake up the Dragons, as Rhys Canella gave Tony Iyayi a throw ball pass for his second goal of the evening, making the score 2-1. 2 Minutes later Adam Fussell (Stafford, England) passed the ball to an open Rabii Karanouh (Mississauga, Canada) for the equalizer. The Oilers and Dragons fought hard during the second half, but a defensive mistake gave the Oilers the final 3-2 lead at the 73 minute mark.
Tiffin University also traveled to Dayton, OH to battle division I foe Wright State. The Dragons came out flat in the first half and gave the Raiders a free kick from 22 yards out that they capitalized on. In the second half the Dragons came out to play when Tony Iyayi (Lagos, Nigeria) headed home a flick by Nick Kutch (Pittsburgh, PA) at the 56 minute mark. A long distance kick by Nick Kutch in the 78th minute produced another goal, this time Kyle Millinger (Port Clinton, OH) scored the 2nd goal for the evening for the Dragons. The lead didl not last long though, as 8 minutes later the Raiders scored again off a free kick to finish the game at 2-2, giving the Dragons a 2-1-1 record in the spring.
Dragons win spring opener
Tiffin
University's men's soccer team won its spring opener against Columbus All-Stars, with Ashton Campbell, Rhys Cannella, and Nick Kutch scoring goals. Jeff Frisch and Scott Felgar played in goal for the Dragons. Three Dragons land All-Ohio Academic nods
Tiffin
University's Jason Rager and Adi Vlad were named First Team OCSA Academic All-Ohio selections while Roger Kummer was a Second Team pick. The selections cover Ohio soccer athletes from Division I, II and the NAIA. Tiffin was the lone Division II institution with players selected to the teams. Dragons sign 11 players to Letters of Intent (more)
Dragons announce 2009 men's soccer schedule (more)
Vlad named GLIAC Commissioner's Award recipient (more)
Total of 51 Dragons athletes named to GLIAC Fall All-Academic squad (more)
Brodnick, O'Neill earn All-Region honors
Tiffin
University's Paul Brodnick and Michael O'Neill were selected to the Daktronics Midwest Region team by vote of the College Sports Information Directors of America. Both teams earned Second Team honors with the selections, which were dominated by GLVC athletes. Only 5 GLIAC men's soccer players landed on the squads, with Ashland getting the other three nods. Brodnick was chosen as a defender and O'Neill as a midfielder. The Dragons won the GLIAC Championship and were ranked 6th in the Midwest Region. 
Dragons win GLIAC Championship 4-2 over Saginaw Valley State
Tiffin
University (13-6, 5-3 GLIAC) finished a strong season with a solid 4-2 win in the GLIAC Championship game against Saginaw Valley State. The Dragons got out of the gate in strong fashion as Michael O'Neill scored in the 10th minute on a pass from Ashton Campbell. Campbell then continued his fantastic postseason with a goal from Roger Kummer in the 17th minute to give TU a 2-0 lead. After the Cardinals got a goal in the 29th minute, Ryan Kiekbusch put TU up 3-1 at the half off a corner kick from O'Neill. The Dragons made it 4-1 when Kummer scored on an 18 yard shot off a pass from Rhys Cannella, giving the Dragons a lead they would not relinquish. Jeff Frisch got the win in goal, making 3 saves. TU outshot SVSU 17-12. 
Ashton Campbell named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Year; Seven other Dragons honored on All-GLIAC team (more)