Clemson Ranked Third in the Final NSCAA Poll

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CLEMSON, SC--The Clemson Men's Soccer Team finished the season ranked tied for third in the final National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Poll released Tuesday.

This is the highest that the Tigers have finished in this poll since the 1979 season as that team was ranked third as well. Clemson has been ranked in the final NSCAA poll a total of 23 times since the 1972 season.

It was the highest that a Tiger soccer team has finished in any final poll in seven years as Clemson finished first in the final Soccer America poll in 1998. The Tigers finished 12th in this year's final Soccer America poll that was released on November 14.

Clemson Head Coach Trevor Adair has coached seven teams to top 25 finishes in his 11 years as the Tigers' head mentor.

The Tigers finished the 2005 season with a 15-6-3 record overall and advanced to the NCAA's College Cup Final Four in Cary, NC.

Dane Richards led the Tigers in scoring in 2005 with 12 goals and eight assists for 32 points.

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