Sparked the program's return to glory by winning a PSAC title, recording 12 wins and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. The Rock's PSAC championship snapped a 31-year title drought and the 12 victories represented the most wins in a single-season for the program since 1981.
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The highlight of the 2005 season was a 2-1 victory against No. 25 California (Pa.) in the PSAC championship game. Gary Saunders andÂ
Jeff Hamley each scored one goal in the win while goalkeeperÂ
Chris Cook made four saves.
Head coach Matt Thompson, who was voted into the Ring of Honor in 2013, was named the PSAC Coach of the Year after guiding a Slippery Rock team that featured All-PSAC selectionsÂ
Nick Christy, Matt Furlan and 2019 Ring of Honor inductee Dave Keller. Â
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Saunders (seven goals / one assist) and Keller (five goals / five assists) finished the season tied for the team lead in total points with 15. Christy was credited with a team-best six assists.
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The 2005 season started a decade-long run for Slippery Rock in which it won four PSAC championships, earned four NCAA Tournament berths and averaged 11.9 wins per season.Â
