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Men's Soccer Set to Host Providence (9/12) and Lehigh (9/14)
9/11/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown men's soccer team is set to host a pair of non-conference games this weekend when they entertain crosstown rival Providence College on Friday, Sept. 12 (7 p.m.) before taking on Lehigh on Sunday (1 p.m.) at Stevenson Field. Links to live video and live stats will be available at brownbears.com.
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LAST TIME OUT
Brown most recently knocked off No. 23 Boston University on the road, 1-0, for the second win over the Terriers in as many seasons. Junior Tariq Akeel scored in the 85th minute to break a scoreless tie and give the Bears their first win of the season. Junior Jack Gorab earned the assist on the play, while senior keeper Mitch Kupstas picked up the win.
SCOUTING THE FRIARS
Providence enters Friday's game at 3-1 overall and 1-1 in road games this season. PC opened the season with three straight wins, but most recently fell at Quinnipiac, 3-1. Markus Naglestad leads the Friars with four goals and nine points, while Mac Steeves has three goals on the young season. Keasel Broome has started all four games in net for a 3-1-0 record. The two teams tied, 1-1, in last year's meeting at Glay Field and were declared Co-Champions of the Ocean State Classic.
SCOUTING THE MOUNTAIN HAWKS
Lehigh enters the weekend at 2-1 overall, but will visit Rhode Island on Friday before heading to Stevenson Field on Sunday. Jamie Luchini leads the team with a pair of goals over the first three games, while Austin Decker and Ali Famili make up the rest of the scoring with one tally apiece. Ciaran Nugent is 1-1 in net for the Mountain Hawks, allowing three goals, while Joe Bogan made the other start for a 2-1 victory over Manhattan.
RETURN TO FORM
After missing most of last season with an injury, senior co-captain Ben Maurey made a big return for the Bears when he scored against Siena in the season opener. He led the team in scoring as a sophomore in 2012 and was named First Team All-Ivy for his efforts.
MARKES NAMED SENIOR CLASS CANDIDATE
Alex Markes has been named a candidate for the Senior CLASS Award, which is presented each year to the outstanding senior NCAA Division I Student-Athlete of the Year across ten different sports. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition.
For more information, and to view Alex's profile, visit seniorclassaward.com.
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UP NEXT
After this weekend, the Bears will head down to Florida for the USF/FGCU Tournament. Brown will play South Florida on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday at 7 p.m.
TICKETS
Tickets for all Brown men's soccer games can be purchased online, calling the Brown Athletics Ticket Office at (401) 863-2773, or walking up to the Box Office located in the Pizzitola Sports Center, open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
