Takashi Suzuki Selected to NEISL All-Star Game

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. --- The New England Intercollegiate Soccer League (NEISL) has selected senior midfielder Takashi Suzuki (Tochigi, Japan) to compete in the 2008 NEISL Division III Men’s Soccer All-Star Game which will be held on Saturday, May 3 at Clark University in Worcester at 3 o’clock.

Fifteen midfielders, eight forwards, nine defensemen, and three goalies were selected to play in a game featuring seniors from every conference in New England. Midfielder Peter Tomdio (Burke, VA) from Mass Maritime was the only other player from the MASCAC tabbed to play in the game.

Suzuki was one of four members of the Bridgewater State men’s soccer team garnered to this years All-MASCAC Team. This year Suzuki was a first-team selection and last season he was named to the second-team. Suzuki started 19 games this season scoring three goals while adding an assist.

In 75 career games and 54 starts Suzuki, who is BSC's all-time leader in games played, tallied 13 goals and 7 assists for a total of 37 points. The Bears advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament twice during his four year career. Bridgewater advanced to the national tournament after winning the MASCAC Tournament title in 2004 and again this past season.

The Bridgewater State men’s soccer team finished this year with a record of 8-11-2 and a 4-3 mark in the MASCAC. The Bears took this season’s conference tournament crown as the first team ever to win the tournament as a number four seed.

Release written by Steven M. Miller, Jr --- Sports Information Correspondent