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Bryce Dolak

Men's Soccer Bob Shreve, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations

Men's Soccer Game Preview: Golden Knights Look to Extend Winning Streak with Tuesday Afternoon Match vs. Adelphi

ADELPHI PANTHERS at GANNON GOLDEN KNIGHTS
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 1:00 p.m.
STADIUM/LOCATION: McConnell Family Stadium l Erie, Pa.
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THE GANNON-ADELPHI SERIES
First Meeting

RECORDS
Gannon:  3-1-0 overall; 0-0-0 PSAC West
Adelphi:  1-2-1 overall; 0-0-0 NE10
 
ERIE, Pa. – Gannon seeks to extend its two-game winning streak hosting Adelphi on Tuesday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m. A week ago both teams were "receiving votes" in the United Soccer Coaches Division II Top 25.

The Golden Knights improved to 3-1-0 with a 5-2 win over Wilmington (Del.) on Saturday. Gannon opened the season ranked seventh in the United Soccer Coaches Division II Top 25. The Golden Knights posted a 5-0 win over Lake Erie in their season opener, but a 1-0 loss to Saginaw Valley State dropped Gannon out of the national rankings. They followed with a 4-0 win at Ashland.

Adelphi and Gannon will meet for the first time on the pitch. The Panthers come in at 1-2-1 after being picked to finish second in the Northeast-10 in the coach's preseason poll.

Head coach Billy Colton's Golden Knights are coming off an unbeaten regular season in 2023 along with a postseason run to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The Golden Knights finished at 18-2-2, reaching the Division II semifinals before dropping a 1-0 decision to eventual national champion Franklin Pierce.

Rosters:  Gannon  Adelphi
Schedules:  Gannon  Adelphi
Statistics:  Gannon   Adelphi
Head Coaches:  Gannon's Billy Colton  Adelphi's Gary Book

Gannon Sweeps PSAC Athlete of the Week Awards
The PSAC announced its weekly award winners on Monday with Gannon sweeping the Western Division awards. In fact, it was a pair of freshmen who earned the honors. Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway/) was named the PSAC West Athlete of the Week for the second straight week. A forward from Nesoya, Norway, PKL scored twice in the 4-0 win at Ashland, accounting for the first and third goals. He added Gannon's third goal in a 5-2 win over Wilmington (Del.). The freshman is off to a fast start with five goals in four matches. Abdo Salem Abdullah (Kristiansand, Norway) was selected the PSAC West Defensive Athlete of the Week. A native of Kristiansand, Norway, the freshman made his first career appearance at Ashland. He made an impressive debut with five saves to post a 4-0 shutout over an Ashland team that defeated defending PSAC champion Millersville in its previous match.
 
Gannon Leading Scorers
Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway/) – 5 goals – 1 assist – 11 points
Sverre Orten (Orsta, Norway/Aalesund vgs) – 2 goals – 3 assists – 7 points
Shota Toyama (Kanagawa, Japan/Tama) – 2 goals – 4 points
In Goal
Andre Moraes (Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil/Colegio Singular) – 2-0-0 record – 1.00 GAA
Abdo Salem Abdullah (Kristiansand, Norway) – 1-0-0 record – 0.00 GAA  
 
Scouting Adelphi: The Panthers come in with a deceiving 1-2-1 record but like Gannon were receiving votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches Division II poll. They were 9-8-1 a year ago. After opening the season with a 2-1 win over Wilmington (Del.) Adelphi tied Post 1-1 in the second match of the Wilmington Kick-Off Tournament. Since then the Panthers have dropped back-to-back matches at home, to Mercy (2-0) and East Stroudsburg (5-1). Adelphi was picked to finish second to two-time defending national champion Franklin Pierce in the Northeast-10 Coach's Preseason Poll. Pablo Herrera leads Adelphi with two goals. Victor Castel, last year's leading scorer with seven goals, also has four points on a goal and two assists. Castel was an All-NE10 first team selection last year. Midfielder Alessio Consoli also earned first team all-conference honors.
 
Next for the Golden Knights:  Wed., Sept. 25 vs. Post at Lock Haven, Pa., 12 noon
 
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Players Mentioned

Sverre Orten

#8 Sverre Orten

MF
5' 9"
Junior
Business Administration 
Shota Toyama

#17 Shota Toyama

MF
5' 9"
Junior
Business
Abdo Salem Abdullah

#0 Abdo Salem Abdullah

GK
6' 2"
Freshman
Andre Moraes

#20 Andre Moraes

GK
6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
Per Kristian Lauvstad

#22 Per Kristian Lauvstad

F
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Sverre Orten

#8 Sverre Orten

5' 9"
Junior
Business Administration 
MF
Shota Toyama

#17 Shota Toyama

5' 9"
Junior
Business
MF
Abdo Salem Abdullah

#0 Abdo Salem Abdullah

6' 2"
Freshman
GK
Andre Moraes

#20 Andre Moraes

6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
GK
Per Kristian Lauvstad

#22 Per Kristian Lauvstad

Freshman
F