Joey Tavernese Named to Second MASL Team of the Week, Coughlin and Toby Receive Honorable Mentions
January 24, 2018 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Syracuse Silver Knights News Release
The trio led Syracuse to two wins in three games last weekend
Joey Tavernese earned his second MASL Team of the Week honor for his performance last weekend. Andrew Coughlin and Darren Toby received honorable mentions for their efforts last weekend as well. The trio helped Syracuse earn two victories over St. Louis during a brutal three-game stretch.
Tavernese recorded seven total points during the weekend. On Friday against St. Louis, he recorded his second hat trick of the season and an assist in a 9-5 win for the Silver Knights. On Sunday, Tavernese scored another goal and two more assists in a 6-4 win over St. Louis.
Tavernese is in the midst of a historic season. The forward has 33 points through 13 games this season. He is one point shy of matching his season total in points from last year. Taverense is also close to setting new Silver Knights single-season records. He is ten points away from setting a new Syracuse single season record for points. The current record stands at 42, held by Neto during the 2012-13 MISL season and Kenardo Forbes during the 2016-17 MASL season. Tavernese is also six assists shy of setting,a new Syracuse single season record. The current of 21 assists is held by Nelson Santana during the 2012-13 MISL season, Machel Millwood in the 2013-14 MISL season, and Forbes in the 2016-17 MASL season.
Tavernese joins Forbes as the second Silver Knights player to be named to two MASL Team of the Weeks this season. Slavisa Ubiparipovic and Ben Ramin previously received MASL Team of the Week honors this year as well.
Andrew Coughlin and Darren Toby also received honorable mentions in this week's MASL Team of the Week. Coughlin recorded 50 total saves over the weekend, including a career high 26 against St. Louis on Sunday. Toby scored two goals against the Ambush on Sunday. He also blocked six shots against St. Louis on Friday.
The Silver Knights return to action on Sunday, January 28th, as the Florida Tropics visit the Oncenter War Memorial Arena.
Kickoff is set for 4:05 p.m. For information on tickets, call 315-303-7261 or log on to syracusesilverknights.com
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