MERCYHURST (1-6-3, 1-1-1 NEC) at STONEHILL (2-7-1, 0-1-1 NEC)
Sunday, Oct. 12 – 1:00 p.m.
Erie, Pa.
TV: NEC Front Row 
 
MERCYHURST (1-6-3, 1-1-1 NEC) vs LE MOYNE (2-7-0, 1-1-0 NEC)
Thursday, Oct. 16 – 3:30 p.m.
Syracuse, N.Y.
TV: NEC Front Row
 
The Mercyhurst men's soccer team had a full week off before they prepare to host Stonehill. Kickoff against the Skyhawks is set for Sunday, Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 16 the team will travel to Le Moyne for a 3:30 p.m. matchup. 
 
Previous Outings 
Mercyhurst is 1-6-3 overall and 1-1-1 in the NEC. They opened conference play at LIU a couple of weeks ago where they earned a point in a 0-0 draw. Then, they played Saint Francis where they lost a close on 1-0. Most recently, the Lakers earned their first win of the season both overall and in conference play as they defeated Howard 3-0. 
 
Lakers to Look Out for
Alvar Silva has been at the forefront of the Laker's attack this season. Silva scored his first goal of the season early in the first half of the match at Pitt. The Laker's number 10 has started and played in matches and leads the team in shots (12). 
 
Mario Ganser's defensive expertise has held down the Laker's backline this season. Ganser is one of three players to start and play in all 10 matches and leads the teams in minutes (855). The Austrian native also is the Laker's top goal scorer (2) after converting two penalty kicks against Howard this past Sunday. He was named an NEC Prime Performer for his efforts. 
 
Gonzalo Onrubia has started in goal the past four games for the Lakers. Onrubia recorded nine saves and a clean sheet against LIU and was named an NEC Prime Performer for his efforts. He then recorded another shutout against Howard, added five saves, and earned a Prime Performer for the second consecutive week.
 
Scouting Stonehill

• The Skyhawks are 2-7-1 overall and 0-1-1 in NEC play. 
• They opened the season on the road against Colgate and fell 3-0.   
• They picked up their first win of the season in their third game, defeating Merrimack on the road 3-2. 
• Their second win of the season was a 1-0 away victory at Navy. 
• The Skyhawks hosted #17 Braynt and only lost 3-0, with the Stonehill keeper making five saves. 
• Their first and only point in the conference so far came last Thursday as they played to a 1-1 draw with CCSU.
• Owen Burke and Shane Fonseca both lead the scoring column with two goals and 40 shots between them.
• James Forrest-Hay has provided two assists and scored a goal in the nine matches he has played. 
• The Skyhawks and Lakers played to a 3-3 draw last season in Massachusetts. 

 
Scouting Le Moyne

• The Dolphins are 2-7-0 on the season and 1-1-0 in conference play.  
• They lost their first three matches against Delaware, Lafayette, and Cornell.
• They picked up their first win of the season at home against St. Bonaventure, 2-1. 
• The team almost beat Binghamton after going up 1-0 at halftime but ultimately fell 3-2. 
• (RV) Lindenwood, Niagara, and Saint Francis all scored two goals and defeated the Dolphins in their remaining September matches.
• Their first conference victory occurred last Thursday as they shut out Howard 2-0. 
• Francesco Pagano has started and played in all nine of the Dolphin's matches. He leads the team in shots (20) and goals (3) 
• Antonio Pagano, Francesco's twin brother, leads the team in assists (3). 
• The Laker's and Dolphins have met once, where the Lakers won 2-0.