ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure men's soccer team looks to bounce back after a 3-0 defeat last Sunday at the hands of Delaware as they host the Niagara Purple Eagles on Sunday September 14 at 4 p.m.
In last season's match-up between the Purple Eagles and the Bonnies, St. Bonaventure came out on top with a 3-1 victory. Nicholas Perillo registered one goal with three shots, while Steve Carcaterro had one goal on one shot. Goalkeeper Jeremy Figler was a big part of the team's success last year as he recorded seven saves.
The Game At A Glance:
Date: Sunday, September 14
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: McGraw-Jennings Field
Records: St. Bonaventure 0-1 | Niagara 2-3
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Scouting The Bonnies:
● St. Bonaventure is 29-14-3 all-time against Niagara. The first meeting came in 1964.
● In the last two years, the two schools have met twice as they have split the series with the Bonnies winning the last meeting.
● The Bonnies have registered six shots this year with three being on target.
● Making his first cap last game, Bonaventure Akinlosotu made an immediate impact by earning two shots on net and also making his presence known on the defensive line
● The freshman midfielder, Kyle Kleckner, started off the game against Delaware like a poised veteran as he got into a one-versus-one situation and forced the goalkeeper to make a jumping save.
Scouting The Purple Eagles:
● The Purple Eagles have posted a 2-3 record this season, with their victories coming against Buffalo and Colgate.
● Niagara was voted to finish in 10th place out of 11 by the MAAC coaches' preseason poll.
● Senior forward Callum Willmott leads the squad with two goals on the season and tallying four points. Willmott has scored every goal for Niagara so far this season.
● Freshman goalkeeper Steve Casey has a record of 1-1 with six saves and three goals allowed in only three starts.
