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SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University men's soccer team will play 22nd ranked Millersville University 1 p.m. Friday, and then hit the road for a 1 p.m. contest at California University of Pennsylvania Sunday afternoon. Both matches will be Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference games.
 
GAME ONE DETAILS
Opponent: Millersville
Date: Friday, Oct. 13 – 1 p.m.
Location: James Egli Field  |  Slippery Rock, Pa.
Live Stats: Link
In-game Updates: Twitter (@Rock_Athletics)
All-Time Series: Millersville leads, 18-11-2
Last Played: Sept. 17, 2016 (The Rock lost 3-0 at Millersville)
 
LAST MEETING VS. MILLERSVILLE
The Rock dropped a 3-0 contest on the road at Millersville. Nick Sodini recorded the only two shots on goal in the loss.   
 
MILLERSVILLE SERIES HISTORY
The Marauders lead the all-time series 18-11-2 and have won four of the last five contests against Slippery Rock.
 
GAME TWO DETAILS
Opponent: California (Pa.)
Date: Sunday, Oct. 15 – 1 p.m.
Location: Phillipsburg Soccer Facility  |  California, Pa.
Live Stats: Link
In-game Updates: Twitter (@Rock_Athletics)
All-Time Series: California leads the series, 21-17-3
Last Played: Sept. 13, 2016 (The Rock and CalU tied, 0-0)
 
LAST MEETING VS. CALIFORNIA
SRU tied at California last season. Kyle Boyer and Adolfo Segura tallied a shot on goal apiece in the loss.
 
CALIFORNIA SERIES HISTORY
The Vulcans hold the all-time series lead 21-17-3. However, Slippery Rock has won four of the last five contests against CalU.
 
SLIPPERY ROCK PRIMER
Record: 3-6-3
PSAC Record: 2-2-2
PSAC Standings: Ninth place
Streak: Lost one
Home Record: 1-2-2
Away Record: 2-4-1
Head Coach: Steve Small | Second season at SRU (8-15-5)
 
SCOUTING THE ROCK
• LAST TIME OUT – SRU dropped a non-conference contest at Salem International, 2-1. Patrick Sullivan scored The Rock's only goal in the loss on a penalty kick.
 
• LEAGUE STREAKIN' – Slippery Rock is looking for its third straight conference win with a game against Millersville. The last time SRU won back-to-back league matches was from Oct. 22, 2016 through Oct. 29, 2016 when it beat Lock haven on senior day, and closed out its regular season with a win over Pitt-Johnstown.
 
• REPEAT HISTORY? – The Rock is looking to knock off a ranked opponent in no. 22 Millersville. The last time SRU beat a ranked opponent was Nov. 8, 2015 during the PSAC tournament. Slippery Rock defeated no. 21 Millersville to win the PSAC Title.
 
• THAT FRIDAY FEELING – SRU will play its fourth Friday game of the season. Despite not getting a win yet this season on Friday, The Rock is 10-6-5 in Friday contests dating back to 2003.
 
• JONATHAN SHARP SHOW – After getting a break on Tuesday, Sharp will likely be in goal for this weekend's matches. He has started 11 out of 12 games this season and ranks first in the PSAC in save percentage (.824), tied for first in shutouts (four) and second in goals against average (1.057).
 
NEXT FIVE GAMES
Oct. 18 (3:30 p.m.) at Mercyhurst
Oct. 21 (3:30 p.m.) vs. West Chester
Oct. 25 (7:30 p.m.) at Wheeling Jesuit
Oct. 28 (1:00 p.m.) at Shippensburg
Oct. 31 PSAC Tournament *if qualified
 
MILLERSVILLE PRIMER
Record: 8-3-1
PSAC Record: 4-2-0
PSAC Standings: Tied for third
USC Ranking: 22nd
Streak: Lost one
Home Record: 4-1-0
Away Record: 3-2-1
Neutral Record: 1-0-0
Head Coach: Steve Widdowson | 11th season at Millersville (133-66-14)
 
SCOUTING THE MARAUDERS
• Chase Flickinger leads the Marauders in total points on four goals and three assists.
 
• Marcus Frangakis is the next top scorer for Millersville. He's tallied 10 points on five goals.
 
• Darian McCauley has started all 12 games for MU making 47 saves on 113 shots faced and has a .770 save percentage.
 
CALIFORNIA PRIMER
Record: 1-9-0
PSAC Record: 1-4-0
PSAC Standings: 10th place
Streak: Lost four
Home Record: 0-7-0
Away Record: 1-2-0
Head Coach: Emedin Sabic | Fifth season at California (33-43-4)
 
SCOUTING THE VULCANS
• Eric Campbell leads the team in total points with six on three goals.
 
• Ismael Garcia is the second-best scorer on the team with four total points on two goals
 
• Lucas Exner has started in nine games for California recording 45 saves on 119 shots faced. He also has a .643 save percentage.
 
UP NEXT
Slippery Rock will travel to Mercyhurst 3:30 p.m. Wednesday for a PSAC contest.



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