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SLIPPERY ROCK Pa. - The Slippery Rock University men's soccer team will host No. 17 Gannon University for its second Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division contest at James Egli Field 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
COVID-19 FAN INFORMATION
• Fans should not attend any events if you are experiencing any symptoms or feeling ill.
• Masks are REQUIRED inside all buildings on the SRU campus, regardless of vaccination status.
• Fans are encouraged, but not currently required, to wear masks at SRU outdoor events.
• Fans are encouraged to social distance when possible at events.
WATCH ON YOUR TV - "ROCK ATHLETICS DIGITAL NETWORK" APPS
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game live and on-demand for free on the Rock Athletics Digital Network, created and operated by the SRU athletic communication office.
• Search for Rock Athletics Digital Network in the app stores on Amazon Fire TV, Apple RV, Roku and Android TV devices. The streaming web player linked above will also integrate with Chrome Cast devices to allow viewers to cast the game to those devices.
MATCH NINE DETAILS
Opponent: Gannon University
Date: Oct. 6 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: James Egli Field
Live Stream: Link
Live Stats: Link
In-game Updates: Twitter (
@Rock_Athletics)
All-Time Series: SRU leads 23-16-2
Last Played: Nov. 9, 2019 (Rock lost 4-0)
LAST MEETING
Slippery Rock fell 4-0 to No. 5 Gannon at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium Nov. 9, 2019 in its final regular season match of the 2019 season.
SERIES HISTORY
SRU holds a solid 23-16-2 all-time record over the Golden Knights. In the last 10 meetings The Rock has only lost four times with five wins and one tie.
SLIPPERY ROCK PRIMER
Overall Record: 4-2-2
PSAC West Record: 1-0-0
PSAC West Standings: Tied First
Home Record: 2-1-2
Away Record: 2-1-0
Streak: W2
Last Five Matches: 3-2
Head Coach: Kevin Wilhelm | Fourth year at SRU (18-22-6)
SCOUTING THE ROCK
LAST TIME OUT: SRU collected its second consecutive win, and first PSAC West victory, in a 3-1 contest at home over California University (Pa.).
Mo Kanani,
Alex Plimmer and
Arturo Pla Hernandis all scored goals while goalkeeper
Hossam Aly made three saves.
HOMESTAND: Since Wilhelm's inaugural season in 2018, The Rock has tallied an 8-4-0 (.556) record when hosting conference matches at Egli Field along with outscoring opponents 18-13 with five matches being shutouts.
"MO"VING UP: With his game-winning goal against the Vulcans, Kanani moves to the front of the offensive attack with a team-high three goals on the season. Kanani also collected his second game-winner of 2021 placing him third in the PSAC West in game-winning goals.
ON THE ATTACK: Eight different SRU players have accounted for its 13 goals this season. Kanani (3) leads the way followed by Plimmer,
Alejandro Fernandez and Ramses Minya all with two goals.
Rounding out the attack is Pla Hernandis,
Luke Gildea,
Joey Moeller and
Dan Schearer all having netted one goal apiece. Fernandez,
Anthony Gagliardi II and
Brian McCarthy have all played a hand facilitating with three assists each.
KEEPER COUNT: Aly ranks third in the PSAC in save percentage at .795 having produced 31 saves, allowing eight goals and holding a 0.979 goals against average.
MULTI-POINT SCORERS: With his goal and assist against Cal U, Pla Hernandis becomes just the second Rock player this season to have scored multiple points in a single match accompanied by Fernandez (1 goal and 1 assist vs. UDC).
PSAC WEST RANKINGS: Among the conference, The Rock holds claims the second spot in opponent scoring average (1.25) while landing third in goals for (13) as well as goals against (9).
AGAINST RANKED TEAMS: The last time SRU faced a ranked opponent was in a 1-1 draw against No. 25 Lake Erie on Sept. 2, 2021 in its season opener. The Rock has not defeated a ranked team since Nov. 8, 2015 when it downed No. 21 Millersville in the PSAC Tournament Championship.
AGAINST GANNON: In previous matchups with the Golden Knights, McCarthy has been able to collect an assist. In 40 minutes, goalkeeper
Derek Hoffman made 4 saves while allowing a single goal.
THIS WEEK IN ROCK HISTORY
Oct. 3 1981 - SRU Scores most goals in school history in 16-0 win vs. Alliance. Tony Hindley ties program record in assists with 4 in the win.
Oct. 4 2014 - Mike Ilodigwe scores four goals vs. Pitt-Johnstown.
Oct. 6 1956 - Jim Egli earns first career collegiate coaching victory at SRU.
Oct. 6 1993 - SRU scores 11 goals in win vs. Pitt-Bradford.
Oct. 8 2010 - Greg Blum breaks SRU record for goalie wins with victory against Ashland.
NEXT FIVE GAMES
Oct. 9 (2 p.m.) at Shippensburg
Oct. 13 (1:30 p.m.) at Pitt-Johnstown
Oct. 16 (12 p.m.) vs Seton Hill
Oct. 20 (6:30 p.m.) at Mercyhurst
Oct. 23 (2 p.m.) at Seton Hill
GANNON PRIMER
Overall Record: 7-1-0
USC Top-25: 17th
PSAC West Record: 1-0-0
PSAC West Standings: Tied First
Home Record: 3-0-0
Away Record: 4-1-1
Streak: W3
Last Five Matches: 4-1
Head Coach: Billy Colton | Third season at GU (28-8-0)
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS
Last time out: Sergio Del Castillo collected a pair of goals to secure a 2-1 Gannon win over Cal U on the road Oct. 2.
The Gannon offense is led by Tinashe Katsande (8 goals, 1 assist) as well as Del Castillo and Furkan Yildirim with three goals each. Katsande leads the PSAC in goals and points (17).
Goalkeeper Maximiliano Rocco has collected 31 saves with a .838 save percentage and a 0.91 GAA. He currently ranks second in the PSAC in save percentage and third in GAA.
UP NEXT
The Rock travels to Shippensburg University for a non-conference match 2 p.m. Saturday.
To stay up to date with all that happens at The Rock, follow our official athletic communication accounts on Twitter (@Rock_Athletics), Facebook (RockAthletics), Instagram (RockAthletics) and Snapchat (@RockAthletics).
