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Pettit, Sacher, and Williamson Named to GSC Men's Soccer Newcomer Watch List

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The Gulf South Conference has announced the 2022 Men's Soccer Newcomer Watch List and the Tigers have three players that were named to the list. Patrick Sacher, Ellis Williamson, and Shane Pettit received the honor.  
 
Pettit is a midfielder from Wexford, Ireland and is transferring from Carlow Institute of Technology. Pettit will be a sophomore for the Tigers. 
 
"Shane (Pettit) is a culture setter with a very professional approach to the game. He is an addition that will not only improve our midfield unit, but our overall culture. It was a no brainer for us to give him a captaincy role and lead our team moving forward," head men's soccer coach Ross Nelson said.
 
Sacher is a graduate student from Urna, Germany and joins the Tigers from Ruhr University. Sacher will play forward for UWA. 
 
"Patrick (Sacher) will bring great maturity to the squad. He has fantastic decision making in the final third, and I have no doubt he will be involved in many goals this season," Nelson said.
 
Williamson is a defender from Nottingham, England and has transferred to West Alabama from Lewis College as a graduate student. Williamson will be a sophomore for UWA.
 
"Ellis (Williamson) is a high-quality center back who will bring a great presence to our defensive unit. I feel we have been missing a player of his caliber and I can't wait to work with him this season," Nelson said.
 
The GSC released the preseason polls, and the Tigers were selected ninth with West Florida picked to win the championship.
 
The Tigers open the 2022 regular season at Carson-Newman on Aug. 25 and begin GSC play at Spring Hill on Sept. 9. The Tigers first match at Tiger Stadium will be against West Florida on Sept. 11 at 3:30 p.m.
 
GSC Preseason Coaches Poll
First-place votes in ( )
1. West Florida (6) – 114
2. Auburn Montgomery (3) – 111
3. Lee (1) – 96
4. Montevallo (2) – 93
5. Mississippi College – 90
6. Christian Brothers – 69
7. Spring Hill – 52
8. Alabama Huntsville – 50
9. West Alabama – 45
10. Union – 38
11. Delta State – 22
12. Shorter – 12

GSC Men's Soccer Newcomer Watch List
 
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Players Mentioned

Shane Pettit

#6 Shane Pettit

MF
6' 2"
Freshman
Ellis Williamson

#12 Ellis Williamson

CB
6' 3"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Shane Pettit

#6 Shane Pettit

6' 2"
Freshman
MF
Ellis Williamson

#12 Ellis Williamson

6' 3"
Sophomore
CB