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Men's Soccer Set to Host Princeton on Saturday
10/8/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown men's soccer team continues its three-game homestand this weekend when the Bears host Princeton in Saturday night's Ivy contest at Stevenson Field. Links to live video and live stats will be available at brownbears.com.
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Last Time Out
After kicking off Ivy League play with a 2-1 victory at Columbia last weekend, Brown fell to Boston College, 1-0, in non-conference action on Tuesday. Boston College's Mohammed Moro scored the lone tally of the contest in the 16th minute. Joey Cipicchio posted two saves in his first career start. Brown recorded 13 corner kicks to just one from the Eagles, and also outshot BC, 17-13.
Scouting the Tigers
Princeton heads into Providence at 4-3-1 overall and 0-1 in the Ivy League following a loss at Dartmouth, 1-0, last weekend. Princeton most recently picked up a 3-2 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday. Thomas Sanner paces the Tiger offense and ranks first in the Ivy League in goals (6) and points (14). Ben Hummel is 4-3-1 in net for the Tigers with a 1.70 GAA and a .647 save percentage. Princeton captured a share the 2014 Ivy League title along with Dartmouth.
Last Time Against Princeton
Princeton topped Brown, 2-1, in last year's meeting between the two teams in New Jersey. Jack Gorab scored the goal for the Bears.
Hagstrom Named Rookie of the Week
Freshman Jack Hagstrom was named the Ivy League Co-Rookie of the Week, earning the award for the second time this season. Hagstrom scored his team-high fourth goal of the season to help the Bears to a 2-1 victory over Columbia in Ivy League opener on Saturday. Facing a one-goal deficit midway through the second half, Hagstrom notched the equalizer off a corner to pave the way for the eventual victory in the team's lone contest of the week. The defender leads the team with eight points this season.
Gorab Named Senior CLASS Candidate
Jack Gorab 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.
Brownbears.TV
Video of all home contests and all Ivy League games, home and away, will be broadcast live on BrownBears.TV. Fans can subscribe and view games by purchasing yearly, monthly, weekly or daily packages.
Tickets for all Brown men's soccer games can be purchased online, by calling the Brown Athletics Ticket Office at (401) 863-2773, or by walking up to the box office located in the Pizzitola Sports Center, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
