Sept. 20, 2005

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - After sweeping its four-game homestand, the Maryland Terrapins return to the road for a non-conference match against Penn State.

The Terps (5-1-0) recorded a pair of 3-0 wins over the weekend over No. 12 Clemson and St. Bonaventure. Penn State (1-4-1) picked up its first win of the year on Sunday against Cal State fullerton, knocking off the Titans 2-0.

The Nittany Lions handed Maryland its worst loss last season, defeating the Terps 4-1 at Ludwig Field on Oct. 14. The game served as a turning point in Maryland's season as the Terps won eight straight after that game and advanced to the College Cup.

Head coach Sasho Cirovski's next win will be the 200th of his career. His career record stands at 199-97-18.

With his next goal, Jason Garey will be Maryland's all-time career leader in that category. He is currently tied with Cliff Krug (1958-60) with 45.

Kenney Bertz was named to the CollegeSoccerNews team of the week on Monday. Bertz helped lead the Terps to a pair of shutouts and scored a goal against the Tigers and an assist against the Bonnies.
• The Terps will play its first ACC road game of the 2005 season on Sunday when Maryland travels to take on NC State in Raleigh, N.C. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m.

The Week That Was
• The Terps picked up two wins on the week after earning a 3-0 win over No. 12 Clemson in the ACC opener and cruising past St. Bonaventure, 3-0 on Sunday.
• Kenney Bertz was named to the CollegeSoccerNews.com Team of the Week after leading Maryland to a pair of shutouts and scoring a goal and an assist.
• Against Clemson, Maryland broke a scoreless tie with three second half goals for the victory. Robbie Rogers got the game-winner in his first career start, and Bertz and Matt Beckman added scores in front of 3,275 fans at Ludwig Field. Beckman's goal was the first of his career. The Terp defense held the Tigers to just four second half shots and Craig Salvati recorded the shut out.
• Against St. Bonaventure, the Terps started slowly but finished strong for the 3-0 win at home. Jason Garey scored the sixth hat trick in Ludwig Field history and moved into a tie for first on the career goals list. Freshman Chris Seitz got his first career start in goal for the Terps and made three saves to record the shutout. Michael Marchiano also received the first start of his career playing in the midfield. Maryland improved to 4-0 this season in games that Jason Garey scores a goal.

Tracking 200
• Terrapin head coach Sasho Cirovski is just one win shy of his 200th career victory. His career mark is 199-97-18.
• Cirovski, who had a pair of 13-win seasons at Hartford before coming to College Park, has 173 wins at Maryland (which ranks second only to the legendary Doyle Royal at Maryland).
• Cirovski's .659 career winning percentage ranks 20th among active coaches.

Stingy D
• The Maryland defense has held opponents scoreless over the last three games.
• In the last three games, the Terps have held their opponents to under 10 shots in each, including just six against St. Bonaventure.
• The Terps have held opponents without a goal over the last 313 minutes. • Maryland's defense is led by seniors Chris Lancos, Kenney Bertz, Michael Dello-Russo and junior David Glaudemans.

Series History vs. Penn State
• Penn State leads the all-time series with Maryland, 18-16, including a 4-1 win last season in College Park. Three different Nittany Lions scored in last year's game and PSU benefitted from a Terp own goal to hand the Terps the defeat on their home field.
• The two teams played regularly through the 50s, 60s and 70s, and have met each of the past three seasons.
• The Terps have not played at Penn State since 1981. The Nittany Lions won that game, 2-0. Maryland and Penn State played at a neutral site in Hershey Park in 2003, with Maryland winning 1-0.
• Maryland has won two of the last three against the Nittany Lions.

Penn State At A Glance
• Penn State comes into Wednesday's game with a 1-4-1 record, winning its last time out against Cal State Fullerton, 2-0. Two of Penn State's losses have come to teams considered among the best in the nation this year in New Mexico and UCLA.
• The Nittany Lions played the first-ever Fox Soccer Channel "Game of the Week" on Friday against UCLA at Jeffrey Field.
• Penn State has scored just three goals this season, two of which have been scored by Jason Yeisley. Markku Viittanen netted the other and Simon Omekanda has the team's only assist on the season.
• Conrad Taylor, a freshman All-America selection last season, is Penn State's man between the pipes for the Nittany Lions. He's allowing just 0.96 goals per game in 560 minutes.

Men`s Soccer Program Contributes To Katrina Victims
• The Maryland men's soccer program helped raise over $2,000 for the Hurrican Katrina relief effort.
• Each player contributed $20, and Sasho Cirovski chipped in $500, meaning the men's team itself donated over $1,000.
• On Friday, Sept. 9 vs. Santa Clara, the women's team collected donations during the game to bring the total over $2,000.

Season Honor Roll
Jason Garey
• Hermann Trophy Watch List (8/26/05)
• Preseason All-America by CollegeSoccerNews.com (8/26/05)
• Preseason All-America by Soccer America (8/23/05)
• Maryland/adidas Classic Offensive MVP/All-Tournament Team
• CollegeSoccerNews.com Player of the Week (9/12/05)
• Soccer America Player of the Week (9/13/05)
• ACC Player of the Week (9/12/05)
• TopDrawerSoccer.com Team of the Week (9/13/05)

Kenney Bertz
• CollegeSoccerNews.com Team of the Week (9/19/05)
• Maryland/adidas Classic All-Tournament Team (9/11/05)

Michael Dello-Russo
• Maryland/adidas Classic All-Tournament Team (9/11/05)

Craig Salvati
• Maryland/adidas Classic Defensive MVP/All-Tournament Team (9/11/05)