ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure men's soccer team closes out the 2013-14 season at home this weekend in two crucial matches as the team battles for a postseason berth. On Friday, the Bonnies play host to VCU at 2:00 p.m. and on Sunday vs. George Mason at 1:00 p.m. in the team's regular season finale and senior day.
Atlantic 10 standing going into the weekend
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A-10 Record: |
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Overall Record: |
| Saint Louis |
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4-0-2 |
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10-4-2 |
| George Mason |
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4-0-2 |
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9-2-3 |
| VCU |
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4-1-1 |
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9-5-2 |
| La Salle |
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3-2-1 |
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6-7-3 |
| Duquesne |
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3-3-0 |
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8-7-0 |
| Massachusetts |
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3-3-0 |
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4-11-1 |
| Dayton |
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2-2-2 |
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12-2-2 |
| George Washington |
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2-2-2 |
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5-8-2 |
| St. Bonaventure |
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2-3-1 |
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8-7-2 |
| Fordham |
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2-3-1 |
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5-9-1 |
| Saint Joseph's |
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1-5-0 |
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3-8-5 |
| Rhode Island |
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0-6-0 |
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2-12-0 |
Game Information
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 3:00 p.m. (CHANGED)
Location (CHANGED): Bolivar-Richburg H.S., Bolivar, NY
Opponent: VCU Rams
Records: SBU 8-7-2 (Overall), 2-3-1 (A-10); VCU 9-5-2 (Overall), 4-1-1 (A-10)
Twitter: @BonniesMSoccer
About the Bonnies
- St. Bonaventure continues play at home this weekend after a 2-1 loss to the UMass Minutemen last Sunday.
- The Bonnies currently sit in the 9th spot in the A-10 Standings heading into this weekend with a conference record of 2-3-1. Only the top 8 teams advance to the A-10 tournament.
- Senior Emmett O'Connor continues to pace the Bonnies with eight goals and five assists off his team-leading 52 shots which places him 3rd in the conference, just ahead of teammate Brad Vanino who sits in 4th place in shot attempts.
- O'Connor has more game-winning goals than any player in the conference (4). Vanino leads the team with six assists while teammate Nick Perillo has combined for 15 points.
- Goalkeeper Jeremy Figler continues to be solid in the net, has started every game this season, averaging just over four saves a game and recording three shutouts.
- The Bonnies will be hosting senior day against George Mason.
Scouting the Rams
- VCU currently sits in 3rd place in the A-10 with a record of 4-4-1.
- The Rams are coming off a 3-0 home victory over Fordham on Senior Day.
- The team has only one loss since in its last 8 games (6-1-1).
- Friday's game is the first of two away games to end VCU's season, as they travel to play Duquesne on Sunday.
- Sophomore Dennis Castillo and junior Kharlton Belmar both lead the team with five goals on the season while combining for 23 total points.
- Goalkeeper Andrew Wells has appeared in every game this season and is second in the conference with a .803 save percentage.
Game Information
Date: Sunday, November 10th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Bonaventure University, McGraw-Jennings Field
Opponent: George Mason Patriots
Records: SBU 8-7-2 (Overall), 2-3-1 (A-10); GMU 9-2-3 (Overall), 4-0-2 (A-10) *Both teams in action on Friday.
Twitter: @BonniesMSoccer
Scouting the Patriots
- George Mason is coming off a 2-0 win over George Washington this past Sunday.
- The Patriots currently ranked second on the A-10 conference with a record of 4-0-2.
- The team has not lost since September 28th, going 5-0-3 since that point.
- Sophomore forward Jannik Eckenrode leads the squad with five goals and two assists.
- The Patriots lead the conference in goals allowed with 9 through 14 games played (0.64 avg/game)
