ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon men's soccer team returns home for the first time in two weeks Sunday, September 22 against Alderson-Broaddus at Gannon University Field. The NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional match-up is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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Gannon | Alderson-Broaddus History: Gannon has controlled the all-time series against Alderson-Broaddus, producing a 15-1-1 record during 17 match-ups. The Golden Knights have won 10 consecutive matches in the series, including a 4-1 home victory during the last meeting in 2011. Alderson-Broaddus' last non-defeat against Gannon came via a 1-1 tie at home during the 1997 campaign. The Golden Knights are a perfect 8-0 all-time against A-B at home.
Gannon Golden Knights
Head Coach: Rob van Rheenen (17th season)
Overall Record: 1-3
PSAC Record: 1-1, 3 points
PSAC Standing: Tied for 4th place
NSCAA Regional Ranking: N/A
NSCAA National Ranking: N/A
Top Scorers: Robbie Bennett (F, Jr.) - 2 goals, 0 assists, 4 points |
Alex Perri (MF, Jr.) - 0 goals, 2 assists, 2 points |
Skhosi Mgobozi (D, R-So.) - 1 goal, 0 assists, 2 points |
Niko Popovich (MF, So.) - 1 goal, 0 assists, 2 points
Top Goalkeeper: Jason Barbarino (GK, Sr.) - 2.00 GAA, 21 saves, .724 save %, 1 shutout, 1-3 record
Team Goals Scored/Allowed: 4/8
Gannon Team Notes
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Gannon was ranked 13th in the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) Preseason Top 25, but hasn't been ranked during the regular season.
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The Golden Knights have suffered two of their three losses to nationally-ranked teams, falling to 11th-ranked Charleston (2-1) and 25th-ranked Notre Dame (Ohio) (3-0). Charleston has since dropped to 20th and Notre Dame has risen to fourth in the latest national rankings.
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Gannon begins a stretch Sunday that has four of the next five matches being played at Gannon University Field.
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Senior goalkeeper Jason Barbarino ranks fifth all-time at Gannon with 182 career saves, needing 101 to move past Steven Boehmer (2006-09) and into fourth place.
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Barbarino also ranks fifth all-time with nine career shutouts, sitting three behind Boehmer's fourth-place mark of 12.
Alderson-Broaddus Battlers
Head Coach: Dan Kelly (14th season)
Overall Record: 1-4
G-MAC Record: 0-0, 0 points
G-MAC Standing: Tied for 1st place
NSCAA Regional Ranking: N/A
NSCAA National Rankings: N/A
Top Scorers: Jose Noriega (MF, Sr.) - 3 goals, 0 assists, 6 points | Peter McMenemy (D, Fr.) - 2 goals, 0 assists, 4 points | Sat Dhaliwal (MF, Sr.) - 0 goals, 2 assists, 2 points
Top Goalkeeper: Darius Aitkenhead (GK, Fr.) - 360 minutes, 2.00 GAA, 15 saves, .652 save %, 0 shutouts, 1-3 record
Team Goals Scored/Allowed: 5/13
Alderson-Broaddus Team Notes
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Alderson-Broaddus was picked to finish fourth out of seven teams in the G-MAC Preseason Coaches Poll.
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The Battlers have lost three consecutive matches against 20th-ranked Charleston (W.Va.) (2-0), California (Pa.) (2-0) and Pitt-Johnstown (3-1). The squad beat Washington Adventist 3-1 for its only victory.
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Alderson-Broaddus finished 5-9 overall in 2012, including a 3-6 conference slate.
