WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey – Following a successful week in which the team earned two conference wins, men's soccer will head down to New Jersey to try for three straight at Monmouth. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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- Video: The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ for a subscription fee, with Eddy Occhipinti, Matt Harmon and Suzi Mellano on call.
- Statistics: Will be provided by MonmouthHawks.com.
- Marist earned consecutive wins for the first time this season over MAAC opponents Iona and Siena on Wednesday and Saturday of last week.
- Against Iona, Skylar Conway and Beau Hornberger scored in the first half to give the Red Foxes a lead of 2-1 heading into the break. The team played with only ten men on the field for the entire second half but held strong to secure the win, while still holding a shot advantage.
- At Siena, the squad won 3-0 while holding the Saints to only five shots total. Allen Gavilanes scored twice while Skylar Conway recorded his second goal in two games.
- Marist is tied for first place in the MAAC standings with nine points (three points per win).
- Preseason Conference Player of the Year and MAC Hermann Trophy Watchlist Honoree Allen Gavilanes leads the team with three goals and two assists this season.
- Skylar Conway won Conference Rookie of the Week for tallying two goals and an assist in last week's action.
- Goalkeeper Ryan Sinnott ranks second in the MAAC in save percentage (.824) and shutouts (4), while he is the leader in shutouts per game (.50).
- The Red Foxes are 1-0-1 against ranked opponents this season, earning the program's highest-ranked win in 18 years against then-No. 17 Pacific, and then recording a tie against then-No. 12 Fordham.
The Hawks are 2-8-1 overall this season, and 0-4-0 in the MAAC. Most recently, they recorded a 5-1 loss at Niagara on October 6. Luke Bromley leads the team with two goals, while five other Hawks have recorded a goal this season. Goalkeeper Sean Murray has made 54 saves this season for a save percentage of .740.
Marist will return home on Saturday, October 13 to face Manhattan at 7:00 p.m. The Jaspers were previously ranked No. 30 in the College Soccer News National Poll, and are currently 2-2 in conference play.
