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SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University men's soccer team will host No. 12 West Chester 3:30 p.m. Saturday for The Rock's Senior Day game at James Egli Field
MATCH DETAILS
Opponent: West Chester
Date: Saturday, Oct. 21 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: James Egli Field | Slippery Rock, Pa.
Live Stats: Link
In-game Updates: Twitter (
@Rock_Athletics)
All-Time Series: West Chester leads, 16-11-0
Last Played: Oct 15, 2016 at West Chester (WCU won, 3-0)
LAST MEETING
Slippery Rock dropped a 3-0 contest at West Chester on Oct. 15, 2016.
Justin Minda and
George Oakley tallied a shot on goal apiece.
SERIES HISTORY
West Chester leads the all-time series, 16-11-0. The last SRU win was an overtime victory in Slippery Rock on Oct. 17, 2015. The Rock outlasted the Golden Rams, 2-1.
SLIPPERY ROCK PRIMER
Record: 4-8-3
PSAC Record: 3-4-2
PSAC Standings: Eighth place
Streak: Lost one
Last Five Games: 2-3-0
Home Record: 1-3-2
Away Record: 3-5-1
Head Coach: Steve Small | Second season at SRU (9-17-5)
SCOUTING THE ROCK
• LAST TIME OUT – The Rock dropped a league match at Mercyhurst, 5-0. Oakley recorded two shots on goal, while
Cory Olix,
Anthony Werth and
Liam Gasparotto tallied one apiece.
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DOUBLE-DIGIT SCORER – Tyler McCarthy leads SRU in scoring with 12 points on six goals. He recently tallied a hat trick in The Rock's last win against California (Pa.) on Oct. 15.
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ROCK SOLID VARIETY – Three players on SRU's roster have recorded at least two goals following McCarthy.
Kyle Boyer,
Luke Picchi and Werth each rank tied for second on the team in the category.
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IN THE RECORD BOOKS – Oakley is second on the roster in total points with nine on one goal and seven assists, and currently ranks second in the PSAC in assists. He recently found his way onto the all-time assists leaderboard at The Rock with 13 for his career. He is now tied for 20th on that list with a year left of eligibility following this season.
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LOOKIN' SHARP – Goalkeeper
Jonathan Sharp has started 14 games and has made 62 saves. He's also recorded a .747 save percentage. He currently ranks third in the PSAC in individual shutouts with three.
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SENIOR DAY – Prior to today's contest, Slippery Rock will honor the careers of seniors Boyer, McCarthy, Sharp,
Steven Rerick and
Patrick Sullivan.
WEST CHESTER PRIMER
Record: 11-2-1
PSAC Record: 9-0-0
USC Ranking: 12th
PSAC Standings: First place
Streak: Won six
Last Five Games: 5-0-0
Home Record: 6-1-0
Away Record: 5-1-1
Head Coach: Michael Benn | Fifth season at West Chester (51-27-9)
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN RAMS
• Doug Goitia (five goals), Brett Glasco (four goals, two assists) and Jason Pixley (four goals, two assists) lead the team in scoring with 10 points apiece.
• Goitia's five goals lead the team in the category and Brett Miller leads the Golden Rams in assists with five.
• Matt Palmer has started 12 games in goal for WCU and has recorded 22 saves and has a .759 save percentage.
UP NEXT
Slippery Rock will travel to Wheeling, W. Va. for a non-conference contest at Wheeling Jesuit 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25.
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