For Immediate Release
November 9, 2002

Story by: David Harris (316) 207-4216
Contact: Cliff Brown (316) 942-4291

Newman Notches Second Straight MCAC Men's Soccer Tournament Title

Wichita, Kan.- The fourth-seeded Newman University Jets men's soccer team avenged a regular season loss with a 2-0 victory over Bellevue University Saturday on their way to capturing their second straight Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament title.

Jose Rovello netted his second game-winning goal is two days to open the scoring for Newman. Rovello's goal was unassisted, as he hammered home a free kick in the second half.

Tony Sapcutt scored the second goal of the afternoon on an assist from All-America goalkeeper Martin Jones.

Jones had seven saves in the net for Newman as he notched his 11th shutout of the season.

Newman will host Doane College on Tuesday, November 12 in the first round of the Region IV tournament.

The 14 regional champions, as well as two at-large invitees, qualify for the 2002 NAIA National Men's Soccer Tournament, held November 21-26 in Bowling Green, Ky.

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