ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
The 1985 men’s soccer team became the third UNCG soccer team to claim the NCAA Division II National Championship as the Spartans posted a 20-5-0 overall record and a 7-0-0- mark in the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. UNCG won its final eight games of the season, including a dominating performance in the NCAA Tournament as the Spartans posted four shutouts in five games, outscoring opponents by a 17-1 margin.
Under the direction of National Coach of the Year Michael Parker, the Spartans notched the National Title with an impressive 5-0 victory over Washington (Mo.) in St. Louis as Andrew Mehalko scored three goals to lead the Spartans to victory. UNCG was led by first-team All-America recipient Brian Japp and third-team All-America selection Steve Harrison during the year.
Team members: Harold Adams, Ron Bertolaccini, Michael Colannino, Mark Cregle, Ken Douglas, Carl Fleming, Sean Hadas, Doug Hamilton, Troy Hamilton, Tony Hannum, Steve Harrison, Alvin James, Brian Japp, Tom Lehoczky, Willie Lopez, Kevin Mastin, Andrew Mehalko, Keith Moser, Michael Myrtetus, Sean Reid, Rob Roszkowski, Mario Sanfilippo, Rich Schlentz, Frank Washburn, Alan Dawson (Assistant Coach), and Michael Parker (Head Coach).
*All stats were as of the date of induction.
