BRISTOL, Tenn. – Last fall the King University men’s soccer team completed phase one of upgrades to their locker room, thanks to the generous support of alumni from the 1987 team. Phase one upgrades included remodeling the space to create three distinct social, dressing and meeting spaces, as well as storage racks for shoes.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Two King University teams were honored by Conference Carolinas when they announced their Messick Awards for Sportsmanship. The women’s cross country and men’s soccer team both earned sportsmanship awards from the league.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Ben Delisle can add another award to his mantle following his great 2019 campaign. Delisle was selected Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-Southeast Region for the first time in his career.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Conference Carolinas announced their all-conference selections on Monday and three King University men’s soccer players were recognized. Ben Delisle garnered first team honors, Adonis Wheeler earned second team recognition and Carlos Saavedra was selected to the third team.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Two King University athletes were honored by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) follow great months of October. Ben Delisle of the men’s soccer team was selected ECAC Offensive Player of the Month while Kirstin Barton of the women’s cross country team garnered ECAC Runner of the Month honors.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men’s soccer team had a chance to qualify for the Conference Carolinas Men’s Soccer Championship with a win on Monday. However, Limestone College ended the King season with a stout defensive performance in their 4-0 victory.
DUE WEST, S.C. – The King University men’s soccer team took the lead early on Saturday at Erskine College. However, the Flying Fleet scored late in the first half to even the score, before netting two goals in the second half to take the match 3-1.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men’s soccer team came away with a well-earned win over rival Lees-McRae College on Wednesday night. Carlos Saavedra scored early and Ben Delisle netted the game-winner in the 67th minute to give the Tornado the 2-1 victory.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – For the second straight week, Ben Delisle of the King University men's soccer team has been selected Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Player of the Week. Last week he posted another multi-goal game and accounted for three goals and an assist, leading King to a 2-0 week.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – For the second straight week, Ben Delisle of the King University men’s soccer team has been selected Conference Carolinas Player of the Week. Last week he posted another multi-goal game and accounted for three goals and an assist, leading King to a 2-0 week.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – After remaining scoreless in the first half, the King University men's soccer team found their rhythm in the second half with a pair of goals that pulled the Tornado ahead 2-1. King defeated the Trojans 2-1 and earned their second Conference Carolina win of the season.
CENTRAL, S.C. – The King University men’s soccer team jumped ahead of Southern Wesleyan University with a pair of goals in the opening 10 minutes. King didn’t look back as they topped the Warriors 5-0 to earn their first Conference Carolinas win of the season.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The Conference Carolinas announced their fall academic all-conference honorees on Wednesday. King University had 23 juniors and seniors recognized from men’s soccer, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s cross country.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Ben Delisle had another big week for the King University men's soccer team as he was selected Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Player of the Week.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Tuesday’s soccer doubleheader for King University at Southern Wesleyan has been postponed. The teams will now play on Wednesday evening as the women kickoff at 5:00 p.m. and the men follow at 7:30 p.m.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men’s soccer team dropped a tight 2-1 contest to Chowan University on Saturday afternoon at Parks Field. The Tornado fought back to even the score in the second half, but the Hawks scored the final goal, taking the contest 2-1.
TIGERVILLE, S.C. – The King University men’s soccer team grabbed the lead in the first five minutes at North Greenville University on Wednesday night. However, the Crusaders scored two goals in the first half, and added two more in the second half to take the contest 4-2.
BELMONT, N.C. – The King University men's soccer team fell 3-1 against Belmont Abbey on the road on Saturday afternoon. King evened the score early in the second half after Ben Delisle struck back with a goal, but the Tornado couldn't stop the Crusaders from scoring a pair of goals later in the half.
WILSON, N.C. – The King University men's soccer team fell 3-1 against Barton College on the road on Saturday afternoon. King evened the score in the first half, but couldn't overcome a pair of second-half goals from the Bulldogs.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men's soccer team was honored by the United Soccer Coaches on Thursday when the association announced their Team Academic Award winners. The Tornado earned the award for the fifth straight year.
RALEIGH, N.C. – The King University men’s soccer team held the advantage for the majority of the contest on Tuesday at Shaw University. The Bears made a late run to take the lead, but Ben Delisle answered to even the score for the Tornado and send the game to overtime. Neither team was able to score in either extra session as the contest ended in a 3-3 draw.
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The King University men’s soccer team got off to a good start on Wednesday night at Carson-Newman University. The Tornado grabbed the lead in the opening two minutes, but the Eagle defense tightened up as they came back to take the contest 3-1.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Ben Delisle of the King University men’s soccer team had a hand in all three goals for the Tornado as they defeated Tusculum University last week. On Wednesday, Delisle was selected Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Player of the Week.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men's soccer team clinched their first victory of the season in overtime after Ben Delisle connected with the net for his second goal of the game to lead the Tornado to a 3-2 victory over the Tusculum University.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men’s soccer team opened Conference Carolinas play against Emmanuel College on Saturday afternoon at Parks Field. However, the game went into a lightning delay 30 minutes into the game, and the contest was eventually canceled.
MARS HILL, N.C. – For the third time in as many games, the King University played a one-goal game, and their second straight contest that went to overtime. Callum Davidson scored his first career goal to even the score in the second half and send the game to overtime. However, the Lions scored on a free kick in the 95th minute to take the victory.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men's soccer team opened their home schedule against USC Aiken and after a hard fought battle between both teams, the Tornado fell to the Pacers 1-0. Both teams remained scoreless in 90 minutes of play, but USC Aiken found the back of the net midway through the extra session to defeat the Tornado.
ATHENS, W.Va. – The King University men’s soccer team opened the season on the road with a solid effort at Concord University on Thursday afternoon. Looking at the box score, the Tornado seemed to outplay the Mountain Lions, however, Concord found the back of the net in the second half to take the contest 1-0.
BRISTOL, Tenn. - The King University men's' soccer team is coming off one of the most successful seasons in recent memory, advancing to the Conference Carolinas Men's Soccer Championship semifinals. Head coach Richie Rose returns the majority of the offense and his leader on defense as the Tornado look to advance further in the postseason in 2019.
Tornado upgrade men's soccer locker room
February 05, 2020BRISTOL, Tenn. – Last fall the King University men’s soccer team completed phase one of upgrades to their locker room, thanks to the generous support of alumni from the 1987 team. Phase one upgrades included remodeling the space to create three distinct social, dressing and meeting spaces, as well as storage racks for shoes.
