Lehigh University Athletics
Saturday, October 4
Lewisburg, Pa.
7 p.m.
Lehigh University
at
Bucknell
Lehigh heads to Bucknell for Saturday showdown
10/3/2014 12:22:00 PM | Men's Soccer
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men's soccer team looks to continue its momentum Saturday when the Mountain Hawks travel to Bucknell for a Patriot League clash set for 7 p.m. The game can be viewed for free on the Patriot League Network.
The Mountain Hawks are coming off a big 2-1 win over then 14th-ranked American last Saturday night and carry a 5-3 overall record into the matchup at Bucknell. Junior Brian Vail scored both Lehigh goals to propel the Mountain Hawks to the league-opening victory. Vail headed in a corner kick in the 43rd minute before the Eagles found an equalizer less than five minutes into the second half. Vail stepped up again in the 88th minute when he connected on a free kick from junior Jamie Luchini. The Laguna Beach, Calif. native was named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts, while sophomore Justin Worley earned Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week recognition.
Luchini has led Lehigh offensively this season with eight points behind three goals and a pair of assists. Freshman Doyle Tuvesson follows with five points thanks to two goals and an assist. Junior Austin Decker and senior Ali Famili have also scored for Lehigh. Senior keeper Ciaran Nugent leads the Patriot League in saves per game with an average of 4.14. Nugent owns a 0.99 goals against average and 0.806 save percentage this season.
Bucknell is also 1-0 in the Patriot League and carries a 5-5 record into Saturday night. Bucknell picked up a 2-1 overtime win against Army last Saturday and will look to get back on track against Lehigh after a hard-fought 2-0 loss to No. 4 Penn State on Wednesday. The Bison and Army went to overtime after goals from Bucknell's Jesse Klug and Army's Justin Kim before Bison Jonathan Grad headed in a free kick just 2:14 into overtime to secure the Bucknell win.
Klug and Chris Thorsheim have led the Bison offensively this season as both players have tallied three goals and three assists. Grad has also notched three goals and two assists and a total of six Bison have scored this season. Clarke Fox and Mike Lansing have both seen significant time in goal. Lansing has made 19 saves and holds a GAA of 0.88, while Fox has recorded 13 stops and a 0.69 GAA.
Bucknell has won the last two meetings, including a 3-0 victory a season ago. The Bison hold a slim 25-24-8 all-time advantage in the series.
Following Saturday night's contest, Lehigh heads to archrival Lafayette Wednesday before returning home Saturday to host Boston University. Both contests are set for 7 p.m. and can be viewed free of charge on the Patriot League Network.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men's soccer team looks to continue its momentum Saturday when the Mountain Hawks travel to Bucknell for a Patriot League clash set for 7 p.m. The game can be viewed for free on the Patriot League Network.
The Mountain Hawks are coming off a big 2-1 win over then 14th-ranked American last Saturday night and carry a 5-3 overall record into the matchup at Bucknell. Junior Brian Vail scored both Lehigh goals to propel the Mountain Hawks to the league-opening victory. Vail headed in a corner kick in the 43rd minute before the Eagles found an equalizer less than five minutes into the second half. Vail stepped up again in the 88th minute when he connected on a free kick from junior Jamie Luchini. The Laguna Beach, Calif. native was named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts, while sophomore Justin Worley earned Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week recognition.
Luchini has led Lehigh offensively this season with eight points behind three goals and a pair of assists. Freshman Doyle Tuvesson follows with five points thanks to two goals and an assist. Junior Austin Decker and senior Ali Famili have also scored for Lehigh. Senior keeper Ciaran Nugent leads the Patriot League in saves per game with an average of 4.14. Nugent owns a 0.99 goals against average and 0.806 save percentage this season.
Bucknell is also 1-0 in the Patriot League and carries a 5-5 record into Saturday night. Bucknell picked up a 2-1 overtime win against Army last Saturday and will look to get back on track against Lehigh after a hard-fought 2-0 loss to No. 4 Penn State on Wednesday. The Bison and Army went to overtime after goals from Bucknell's Jesse Klug and Army's Justin Kim before Bison Jonathan Grad headed in a free kick just 2:14 into overtime to secure the Bucknell win.
Klug and Chris Thorsheim have led the Bison offensively this season as both players have tallied three goals and three assists. Grad has also notched three goals and two assists and a total of six Bison have scored this season. Clarke Fox and Mike Lansing have both seen significant time in goal. Lansing has made 19 saves and holds a GAA of 0.88, while Fox has recorded 13 stops and a 0.69 GAA.
Bucknell has won the last two meetings, including a 3-0 victory a season ago. The Bison hold a slim 25-24-8 all-time advantage in the series.
Following Saturday night's contest, Lehigh heads to archrival Lafayette Wednesday before returning home Saturday to host Boston University. Both contests are set for 7 p.m. and can be viewed free of charge on the Patriot League Network.
Like Lehigh men's soccer on Facebook and follow on Twitter for exclusive content and team updates.
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