Thursday, October 29
7 p.m.
Lehigh University
vs
Lafayette
Lehigh hosts archrival Lafayette in Wednesday night showdown
10/27/2015 9:14:00 AM | Men's Soccer
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The rivalry takes to the pitch at the Ulrich Sports Complex Wednesday evening when the Lehigh men's soccer team hosts Lafayette at 7 p.m. The Summit Series game tickets will cost $5 for general admission and all Lehigh students, faculty and staff will receive free admission with a Lehigh ID. The Goodman Bus Service leaves at 6:45 and 7:15 p.m. from the Dialogue Center on Taylor Street.
"It's always exciting to be a part of the Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry and all that it means to alumni, players and fans," said head coach Dean Koski. "It is important, however, that we don't allow the significance of the rivalry to interfere with the execution of our game plan. We need to honor the rivalry and then go out and play an important Patriot League soccer match."
Lehigh carries a 9-5-1 overall record and 3-3 mark in Patriot League play into Wednesday's game. The Mountain Hawks have won their last three contests, including a 3-2 overtime victory at first-place Boston University Saturday. The Mountain Hawks took the Terriers to overtime tied at 2-2 before sophomore Doyle Tuvesson scored the game-winner just 58 seconds into overtime to capture a 3-2 victory. Lehigh handed BU its first league loss of the season and picked up three big points in Patriot League play. The Mountain Hawks currently sit tied for fourth in the tightly-packed standings with nine points.
Senior Jamie Luchini is tied for the league lead with 19 points behind seven goals and five assists. Freshman Mark Forrest follows with six goals and three assists, good for 15 points. Sophomore keeper Joe Bogan holds an impressive 8-2-1 record in goal this season with 51 saves, a .810 save percentage and 0.97 GAA.
Lafayette currently sits in eighth place in the Patriot League standings with seven points and a 2-3-1 league record that is part of a 5-5-5 overall mark. The Leopards most recently suffered a 1-0 loss at Holy Cross Saturday. The Lafayette offense hasn't been able to score a goal since a 1-0 win over Bucknell on Oct. 7, which was also the last time the Leopards won a game. The Leopards are 1-3-3 away from home this season.
Ryan Egan (two goals, one assist) and Ben Marks (one goal, three assists) lead Lafayette with five points apiece. A total of nine Leopards have scored goals. Keeper Brad Seeber has secured six shutouts this season and holds a 5-2-4 record in net to go along with 35 saves, a .875 save percentage and 0.42 GAA.
The Leopards have won the last four matchups between Lehigh and Lafayette, but Lehigh controls a 55-46-10 advantage in the all-time series. Lafayette captured a 2-0 victory in last season's meeting in Easton.
Following Wednesday's rivalry showdown, Lehigh will return to action Saturday at 7 p.m. against Bucknell at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The program's seven seniors will be honored at halftime on Senior Night. Free video will be available on the Patriot League Network.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The rivalry takes to the pitch at the Ulrich Sports Complex Wednesday evening when the Lehigh men's soccer team hosts Lafayette at 7 p.m. The Summit Series game tickets will cost $5 for general admission and all Lehigh students, faculty and staff will receive free admission with a Lehigh ID. The Goodman Bus Service leaves at 6:45 and 7:15 p.m. from the Dialogue Center on Taylor Street.
"It's always exciting to be a part of the Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry and all that it means to alumni, players and fans," said head coach Dean Koski. "It is important, however, that we don't allow the significance of the rivalry to interfere with the execution of our game plan. We need to honor the rivalry and then go out and play an important Patriot League soccer match."
Lehigh carries a 9-5-1 overall record and 3-3 mark in Patriot League play into Wednesday's game. The Mountain Hawks have won their last three contests, including a 3-2 overtime victory at first-place Boston University Saturday. The Mountain Hawks took the Terriers to overtime tied at 2-2 before sophomore Doyle Tuvesson scored the game-winner just 58 seconds into overtime to capture a 3-2 victory. Lehigh handed BU its first league loss of the season and picked up three big points in Patriot League play. The Mountain Hawks currently sit tied for fourth in the tightly-packed standings with nine points.
Senior Jamie Luchini is tied for the league lead with 19 points behind seven goals and five assists. Freshman Mark Forrest follows with six goals and three assists, good for 15 points. Sophomore keeper Joe Bogan holds an impressive 8-2-1 record in goal this season with 51 saves, a .810 save percentage and 0.97 GAA.
Lafayette currently sits in eighth place in the Patriot League standings with seven points and a 2-3-1 league record that is part of a 5-5-5 overall mark. The Leopards most recently suffered a 1-0 loss at Holy Cross Saturday. The Lafayette offense hasn't been able to score a goal since a 1-0 win over Bucknell on Oct. 7, which was also the last time the Leopards won a game. The Leopards are 1-3-3 away from home this season.
Ryan Egan (two goals, one assist) and Ben Marks (one goal, three assists) lead Lafayette with five points apiece. A total of nine Leopards have scored goals. Keeper Brad Seeber has secured six shutouts this season and holds a 5-2-4 record in net to go along with 35 saves, a .875 save percentage and 0.42 GAA.
The Leopards have won the last four matchups between Lehigh and Lafayette, but Lehigh controls a 55-46-10 advantage in the all-time series. Lafayette captured a 2-0 victory in last season's meeting in Easton.
Following Wednesday's rivalry showdown, Lehigh will return to action Saturday at 7 p.m. against Bucknell at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The program's seven seniors will be honored at halftime on Senior Night. Free video will be available 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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