Men's soccer hosts UMass Lowell in home opener

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown men's soccer team will play its first home game of the season this Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. against UMass Lowell.

The Bears are coming off an exciting 1-0 win over Providence for Chase Wileman's first victory as head coach. The River Hawks are currently in the middle of a 0-3-1 skid after opening the season with a win over St. Francis Brooklyn.

The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online at BrownBears.com/tickets prior to their arrival at Stevenson-Pincince Field. Fans should either download their digital tickets to display on a mobile device or print them at home prior to arrival.

A free Brown scarf will be available for the first 200 fans in attendance.

Scouting the Bears (1-1-0)

In the win over Providence, Jamin Gogo Peters was responsible for the goal that gave the Bears the victory. His cross in the 15^th minute deflected off a defender and into the back of the net. It was ruled an own goal.
Connor Smith made seven saves in goal for Brown in his first career victory and shutout. He was named Brown Bear of the Week for his efforts.

Scouting the River Hawks (1-3-1)

UMass Lowell dropped a pair of games last week, 5-4 to Holy Cross and 2-0 to Merrimack.
On the season, Vilja Byrkjeland has led the team with three goals and two assists for eight points.
The River Hawks have switched off goalies in each of their first five games. Jacob Heihsel has started three and posted a 1.33 goals against average and a .826 save percentage. He is 1-1-1 in his starts. Loucas Costeas has started the other two games, is 0-2-0, and has a 3.50 goals against average and a .650 save percentage.

History

The Bears are 3-1-0 all-time against the River Hawks with the last meeting coming in 2019.
In that game, a 1-0 Brown victory, Matthew Chow '20 scored in the 71^st minute. Paul Elliott assisted on the goal.

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