2012 Bellevue Men's Soccer News

Men's Soccer
May 31, 2013

Millard South's Newman signs with BU men's soccer

The Bellevue University men's soccer team under head coach Matt Briggs has signed Joel Newman (Omaha, Neb./Millard South HS) to a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at BU beginning this fall.

May 31, 2013

The Bruins raised $750 for the Wounded Warriors Family Support organization.

Men's Soccer
May 20, 2013

Bruins raise money for Wounded Warriors Family Support

The Bellevue University men's soccer team participated in the Performance Community Truck-Pull on Saturday (May 18) raising money for the Wounded Warriors Family Support organization.

May 20, 2013

Men's Soccer
May 20, 2013

Men's soccer adds junior college transfer

Bellevue University men's soccer coach Matt Briggs announced today the signing of Vinicius Braga (São Paulo, Brazil/Barton County CC/Colégio Elias Zarzur).

May 20, 2013

(L to R): Emiliano Jacinto, Abel Alvarado and Favian Herrera.

Men's Soccer
May 15, 2013

Bruins sign a trio of Omaha South standouts

Bellevue men's soccer coach Matt Briggs announced today the signing of three Omaha South High School graduates: Abel Alvarado, Bryant Bustamante and Favian Herrera.

May 15, 2013

Men's Soccer
May 13, 2013

Men's soccer inks Escobar for 2013 season

Bellevue men's soccer coach Matt Briggs announced today the signing of Agustin Escobar (Medellin, Colombia/Colegio Canadiense) to the 2013 recruiting class.

May 13, 2013

Men's Soccer
May 06, 2013

BU adds junior college goalkeeper transfer to 2013 recruiting class

Bellevue University men's soccer coach Matt Briggs announced today the signing of Scott Robertson (Burnley, England/Pratt CC/St. Theodore's RC HS) to the 2013 recruiting class.

May 06, 2013

Men's Soccer
March 22, 2013

Briggs adds Omaha South's Jacinto to 2013 recruiting class

Bellevue University men's soccer coach Matt Briggs announced today the signing of Emiliano Jacinto (Omaha, Neb./South HS) to the 2013 recruiting class. Jacinto will begin his academic and athletic careers at BU beginning this fall.

March 22, 2013

Men's Soccer
March 15, 2013

Goolsby signs with Bellevue men's soccer program

Bellevue University head men's soccer coach Matt Briggs has announced today the signing of David Goolsby (Bellevue, Neb./Bellevue East HS) to a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at BU beginning in the fall of 2013.

March 15, 2013

Men's Soccer
February 22, 2013

Coles becomes latest BU men's soccer signee

Center midfielder Jack Coles (Cardiff, Wales) is the newest signee in the Bellevue University men's soccer 2013 recruiting class as announced by head coach Matt Briggs today.

February 22, 2013

Men's Soccer
February 20, 2013

Briggs signs Woolmore to 2013 recruiting class

Bruin men's soccer head coach Matt Briggs announced today the signing of Lee Woolmore (Lincolnshire, England) to a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at Bellevue University beginning in the fall of 2013.

February 20, 2013

Jake Williams (left) becomes the Bruins' second signee for 2013

Men's Soccer
February 20, 2013

Williams signs with Bruins for 2013

Bellevue University head men's soccer coach Matt Briggs announced today the signing of Jake Williams (Hale, England) to a letter of intent to join the Bruins for the 2013 season.

February 20, 2013

Men's Soccer
February 19, 2013

Bruins add Martin to men's soccer recruiting class

Bellevue head men's soccer coach Matt Briggs announced today his first signee in the 2013 recruiting class, Ben Martin of Lincolnshire, England.

February 19, 2013

Men's Soccer
December 26, 2012

Pena, Waters named to OWH all-Nebraska team

Emmanuel Pena, Jamie Waters honored by Omaha World-Herald

December 26, 2012

Men's Soccer
November 30, 2012

Eaglesham partners with UCP to raise money for cerebral palsy

Former standout raises money for United Cerebal Palsy of Nebraska ...

November 30, 2012

Emmanuel Pena earned first team all-MCAC honors for the second-straight season.

Men's Soccer
November 09, 2012

Seven Bruins earn all-MCAC honors

Three named to first team; four gain second-team recognition ...

November 09, 2012

David Lastra scored the Bruins' lone goal.

Men's Soccer
November 09, 2012

No. 3 Eagles end Bruins' season with 5-1 win in MCAC title game

Lastra scores lone BU goal; Bruins finish season with 10-8-1 record ...

November 09, 2012

Jacob Cawsey scored his second goal of the season.

Men's Soccer
November 02, 2012

Bruins advance to MCAC title game with 2-0 win over SCU

OMAHA, Neb. -- The Bellevue University men's soccer team advanced to the title game of the MCAC Tournament with a 2-0 win over Southwestern Christian University Friday afternoon at Tranquility Park.

November 02, 2012

Graeme Eaglesham scored his team-leading 8th goal of the season.

Men's Soccer
October 27, 2012

No. 6 Eagles claim regular season title with 2-1 win over BU

OMAHA, Neb. -- Sixth-ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan University defeated Bellevue University, 2-1, Saturday at Tranquility Park, to capture the MCAC regular season title as both teams entered the contest undefeated in league play.

October 27, 2012

Men's Soccer
October 24, 2012

Conchie's goal gives Bruins eighth-straight win, 2-1, at Grand View

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Michael Conchie's goal in the 69th minute propelled the Bellevue University men's soccer team to a 2-1 non-conference win at Grand View University Wednesday night at the James W. Cownie Soccer Complex.

October 24, 2012

Ryan Beasley scored the game-winning goal at 64:28.

Men's Soccer
October 17, 2012

Bruins down Waldorf, 3-1, for seventh-straight win

OMAHA, Neb. -- The Bellevue University men's soccer team got goals from three separate players as the Bruins won their seventh-straight game with a 3-1 victory over Waldorf College in MCAC action Wednesday night at Tranquility Park.

October 17, 2012

Men's Soccer
October 16, 2012

Cale named MCAC Defensive Player of the Week

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. -- For the first time in his career, senior goalkeeper Juan Cale was named the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the league office on Monday.

October 16, 2012

Jamie Henderson scored the game's lone goal.

Men's Soccer
October 13, 2012

Henderson goal gives BU 1-0 win over Eagles

OMAHA, Neb. -- Freshman Jamie Henderson scored his first career goal to give the Bellevue University men's soccer team a 1-0 MCAC victory over Southwestern Christian Saturday afternoon at Tranquility Park.

October 13, 2012

David Lastra scored the game-winning goal 15 seconds into the first overtime.

Men's Soccer
October 10, 2012

Bruins win fifth-straight on Lastra's overtime goal

OMAHA, Neb. -- The Bellevue University men's soccer team won its fifth-straight contest on an overtime goal by David Lastra, pulling out a 2-1 victory over York College in Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference action Wednesday night at Tranquility Park.

October 10, 2012

Men's Soccer
October 08, 2012

Eaglesham earns second-straight Offensive Player of the Week nod

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. -- For the second-consecutive week and third time in his career, senior forward Graeme Eaglesham was named the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference's men's soccer Offensive Player of the Week announced today by the league office.

October 08, 2012

Men's Soccer
October 06, 2012

Eaglesham's two goals lift BU past CCC, 3-2, in two overtimes

MCPHERSON, Kan. -- For the second-straight game, Graeme Eaglesham scored two goals, including the game-winner, to propel the Bellevue University men's soccer team to a 3-2 double overtime win at Central Christian College Saturday afternoon in Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference action.

October 06, 2012

(L to R): WWFS Programs Director Kate McCauley, Bellevue men's soccer coach Matt Briggs, WWFS Office Manager Carol Reifenrath

Men's Soccer
October 04, 2012

Men's soccer raises $3,000 for Wounded Warriors Family Support

In the Bellevue University men's soccer match against Hastings College on Sept. 19, the Bruins helped raise $3,000 for the Wounded Warriors Family Support organization.

October 04, 2012

Men's Soccer
October 01, 2012

Eaglesham named MCAC Offensive Player of the Week

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. -- Senior forward Graeme Eaglesham was named the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference's men's soccer Offensive Player of the Week announced today by the league office.

October 01, 2012

Men's Soccer
September 29, 2012

Eaglesham leads Bruins to 4-1 win at CBC in conference-opener

CONWAY, Ark. -- Graeme Eaglesham netted two goals to lead the Bellevue University men's soccer team to a 4-1 win at Central Baptist College Saturday afternoon at Centennial Soccer Park in Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference action.

September 29, 2012

Men's Soccer
September 26, 2012

Bruins record 2-1 comeback victory over Doane

OMAHA, Neb. -- The Bellevue University men's soccer team scored two quick goals midway through the second half and got a key save from Luke Baxter to preserve a 2-1 victory over Doane College in non-conference action at Tranquility Park Wednesday night.

September 26, 2012

Men's Soccer
September 25, 2012

Baxter named NAIA National Defensive Player of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Luke Baxter has been named the NAIA National Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, the national office announced Tuesday.

September 25, 2012

Men's Soccer
September 24, 2012

Baxter named MCAC Defensive Player of the Week

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. -- For the second time in his career, Bellevue University goalkeeper Luke Baxter has been this week's Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Week.

September 24, 2012

Ryan Beasley scored the game's only goal on a penalty kick.

Men's Soccer
September 18, 2012

Bruins upset No. 16 Hastings, 1-0

OMAHA, Neb. -- Junior Ryan Beasley scored on a penalty kick five minutes into the contest and the Bellevue University men's soccer team then held on for a 1-0 victory over No. 16-ranked Hastings College Tuesday night at Tranquility Park.

September 18, 2012

Men's Soccer
September 15, 2012

Indiana Wesleyan downs Bruins, 2-0

Mishawaka, Ind -- Indiana Wesleyan University used two second-half goals to post a 2-0 victory over Bellevue University in men's soccer action Saturday afternoon in the Bethel (Ind.) College Classic.

September 15, 2012

David Lastra scored his first goal of the season.

Men's Soccer
September 14, 2012

No. 24 Bethel edges Bellevue, 2-1

MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The 24th-ranked Bethel (Ind.) College men's soccer team scored two second-half goals to edge Bellevue University, 2-1, Friday night in the Bethel Classic.

September 14, 2012

Emmanuel Pena scored his first goal of the season.

Men's Soccer
September 11, 2012

Mustangs come back for 2-1 win over Bruins

OMAHA, Neb. -- Morningside College recorded two second-half goals to come back for a 2-1 victory over the Bellevue University men's soccer team in non-conference soccer action Tuesday night at Tranquility Park.

September 11, 2012

Men's Soccer
September 10, 2012

Waters named men's soccer defensive player of the week

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. -- Bellevue University junior defender Jamie Waters was named the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference's men's soccer Defensive Player of the Week announced today. This marks the first time in his career Waters has earned this honor.

September 10, 2012

Men's Soccer
September 09, 2012

Bruins shut out Westminster, 3-0

OMAHA, Neb. -- The Bellevue University men's soccer team recorded its first victory of the year with a convincing 3-0 shutout over Westminster College Sunday afternoon in non-conference action at Tranquility Park.

September 09, 2012

Jamie Waters scored his first goal of the season.

Men's Soccer
September 05, 2012

Midland, Bellevue fight to 1-1 draw

OMAHA, Neb. -- The Bellevue University men's soccer team fought to a 1-1 draw with visiting Midland University Wednesday night at Tranquility Park.

September 05, 2012

Men's Soccer
September 01, 2012

No. 19 Benedictine tops men's soccer, 2-0

ATCHISON, Kan. -- The 19th-ranked Benedictine College Ravens defeated the Bellevue University men's soccer team 2-0 Saturday night at the BC Soccer Complex.

September 01, 2012

Men's Soccer
August 26, 2012

Bruins fall to NCAA Division I Nebraska-Omaha, 4-0

OMAHA, Neb. -- Playing the final 67 mintues a man down, the Bellevue University men's soccer team (0-2) fell to NCAA Division I University of Nebraska at Omaha (1-0) 4-0 Sunday evening at the UNO Soccer Field.

August 26, 2012

Men's Soccer
August 22, 2012

Late goal lifts Jimmies over BU in season opener

OMAHA, Neb. -- Jamestown's Ellis Riley scored off a pass from Jade Johnson with just over five minutes remaining in the contest to give the Jimmies a 1-0 win over Bellevue in the season opener for both teams Wednesday night at Tranquility Park.

August 22, 2012

Men's Soccer
August 22, 2012

Bruins picked to finish second in MCAC Preseason Poll

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. - The Bellevue University men's soccer team was picked to finish second in the 2012 MCAC Men's Soccer Preseason Poll released Wednesday (Aug. 22).

August 22, 2012