Men's Soccer Southern Conference

Furman Honored As Top Scoring Soccer Team In Country

GREENVILLE, SC--The NCAA recognized the 2001 Furman University men's
soccer team as the top scoring team in the nation for the second
consecutive season. The Paladins scored 68 goals in 22 matches for a 3.09
goals per match average.

In 2000, the Paladins scored 76 goals in 23 games to lead the nation
with a 3.30 goals per match average.

The 2001 Paladins were led by Furman's all-time leading scorer and
three time All-American, John Barry Nusum, who tallied 16 goals on the
season. Sophomore Sergei Raad added ten goals for Furman this year.

Furman, which outscored opponents 68-19 over the course of the 2001
season, finished the season ranked 17th in the final Soccer America poll
after winning the Southern Conference regular season and tournament titles
and earning a spot in their third consecutive NCAA Tournament.