Nov. 12, 2002

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Freshman Chris Scarpati earned America East Conference All-Rookie Team honors for the Stony Brook men's soccer team, the conference announced last week.

Scarpati played in 16 of 17 games this season at back for the Seawolves, scoring one goal. Stony Brook finished 3-13-1, 2-5 (7th) in the America East.

Northeastern University won three of the top five honors as junior forward Atha Kirkopoulos was named Offensive Player of the Year, goalkeeper Sergio Saccoccio was chosen Rookie of the Year, and Ed Matz was selected Coach of the Year.

Senior back Keli Helgason of University of Vermont and sophomore Bouna Coundol of University at Albany were named Defensive Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year, respectively.

All voting is conducted by the conference's head coaches.