MERCYHURST (3-2-3) vs LIU (0-7-0)
Conference Opener
Thursday, Oct. 1 – 1 p.m.
Erie, Pa. – Saxon Stadium
TV: NEC Front Row
The Mercyhurst Men's Soccer team is set to open conference play against Long Island University on Thursday, October 1, at 1 p.m. The match will take place at Saxon Stadium in Erie, Pa., as the Lakers begin their NEC schedule against the Sharks. The two teams have drawn in their previous two meetings.
Mercyhurst Lakers
Mercyhurst enters the match with a record of 3-2-3. The team has shown strong performances this season, with key contributions from standout players. Alvar Silva is leading the team's offensive efforts, having accumulated four goals and nine points, including two game-winning goals. Goalkeeper Jaime Tedaldi has been a reliable presence in the net, starting six of the team's eight matches, with 25 saves, two shutouts and a 1.50 goals-against average.
Long Island University
LIU enters Thursday's match at 0-7-0 and has already played its first NEC match of the season. The Sharks opened conference play on Sept. 27 at New Haven, falling 3-1. Baxter Hanley scored LIU's lone goal in the second half, with Mika Leue providing the assist. Goalkeeper Kilian Reiter made six saves in the contest.
The Sharks have scored eight goals through seven matches this season, with Nic Robinson leading the team with three goals. Tal Levy and Mika Leue have each added one goal, while Leue also has an assist. Hanley scored LIU's lone goal in its most recent match against New Haven.
LIU has played all seven of its matches on the road to begin the season, including contests against High Point, Providence, Sacred Heart, Saint Joseph's, Siena, Delaware and New Haven. Thursday's matchup with Mercyhurst marks the Sharks' second NEC contest of the season.
Broadcast and Attendance Information
Fans unable to attend in person can watch the game live on NEC Front Row. Admission to Saxon Stadium is free.
Special Promotion
The match is designated as a Laker Nation Game, where attending students can earn 10 Anchor Points.
