Blackbirds drop two at the Virginia/Nike Classic

(vs. Maryland) / (vs. Virginia)

9/3/04, 9/5/04 -- Long Island University men's soccer dropped its first two contests of the season at the Virginia/Nike Classic at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. this past weekend. The Blackbirds dropped a 5-0 decision to #3 Maryland on Friday and fell 2-0 to host #11 Virginia on Sunday. The Blackbirds and other participant Marshall did not play each other, but LIU claimed third place due to a goal differential.

Senior defender Jonas Stigh and newcomer Ricardo Ordain were named to the All-Tournament team.

The Blackbirds were outshot 20-8 by the Terrapins as five different Maryland players netted goals.

The Cavaliers jumped out early on LIU on Sunday, netting the eventual game-winner just 3:49 into the contest on Adam Christman's third goal of the tournament. The Blackbirds held Virginia at bay until late in the match when Zane Hill netted a one-timer in the 83rd minute to give the Cavaliers a two-goal cushion.

Senior Ryszard Gorski made a game-high five saves in the loss.

LIU will return to action this weekend, hosting the FieldTurf/Courtyard by Marriott, LaGuardia tournament. Temple, Hofstra and Pittsburgh will participate in the two-day event on Friday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 12.