Teams: Men's Soccer: Press Releases

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

NSCAA ALL-NEW ENGLAND FOURTH TEAM INCLUDES DEGREGORIO

Peter DeGregorio

MEDFORD -- The National Soccer Coaches Association of American (NSCAA) recently released its 2008 All-New England teams and Tufts senior Peter DeGregorio (Whately, MA) was a member of the fourth team.

One of just two seniors on a young Tufts University men's soccer team this fall, DeGregorio's play at midfield and on defense was a steady influence on the team's improved season. DeGregorio made both offensive and defensive contributions to a Jumbo season that finished with an 8-6-1 record, the best by a Tufts team since 2004.

With his ability to make good offensive runs, DeGregorio tied for second on the team with seven points on two goals and three assists. Coach Ralph Ferrigno moved him back to defense in the middle of the season to take advantage of his experience. The Jumbos would finish the season fourth in the conference with a 1.04 goals against average. Tufts finished the regular season strong, winning three out four conference games. They allowed just one goal in each of those games.

DeGregorio was at his best in the team's 3-1 victory against Williams on October 18. He had two assists in the game, helping the Jumbos turn a 1-0 lead into a 3-0 margin. Tufts had been 0-12-1 in its previous 13 games versus Williams since beating them in the first round of the 1994 NCAA Tournament. DeGregorio followed that effort by scoring a goal in the team's 2-1 league win in its next game against Wesleyan.

The Jumbos finished sixth in NESCAC this season with a 4-5 record. In addition to Williams and Wesleyan, they also defeated Connecticut College and Bowdoin.

►2008 NSCAA All-New England Men's Soccer Teams

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