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Men's Soccer To Host Villanova
10/9/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Oct. 9, 2014
PC vs. Villanova Game Notes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -
PC vs. Villanova Game Notes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -
The Providence College men's soccer team will host Villanova at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Ray Treacy Track and Field Complex.
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Series History vs. Villanova
First Meeting : PC 2, at VU 0 (1984)
Last Meeting : PC 2, at VU 1 (2013 - 2ot)
All-Time Series : Tied, 10-10-2
Scouting the Wildcats
The Wildcats enter Saturday's game on a three-game winning streak and with a 6-4-1 overall record (1-1-0, BIG EAST). Last time out, Villanova defeated Stony Brook, 1-0, on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Aaron Dennis is the leading goal (5) and point (12) scorer for Villanova after playing in eight of 10 games thus far. Dennis also leads the team in assists (2) and shots (39). In net for the Wildcats, Will Steiner has made 45 saves and registered five shutouts on the season.
Last Time Out
Providence moved to 5-2-1 record (0-0-1, BIG EAST) after it tied Xavier 0-0 on Saturday, Oct. 4 at home. After 110 minutes of play, Providence held the advantage in shots (11-8), shots on goal (6-2) and corner kicks (4-3). With the shutout, Jeff Kilday was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll. The game also marked Keasel Broome's third shutout on the season.
Providence vs. Connecticut Game Postponed
Providence's last non-conference game of the season at Connecticut on Oct. 1 was postponed due to poor field conditions from steady rain in the area. No make-up date for the game has been announced.
Providence vs. Marquette Game Postponed
Providence's opening BIG EAST conference game against Marquette on Sept. 27 was postponed due to travel issues. The Friars were unable to fly into Milwaukee after thousands of flights were cancelled across the Midwest because of a fire at an FAA facility near Chicago. The game has been rescheduled for an 8:05 p.m. start on Oct. 22.
Jeff Kilday Named to BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll Twice
It was announced on Sept. 8 by the BIG EAST Conference that red-shirt junior Jeff Kilday was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll. Kilday earned the honor after scoring his first collegiate goal, ensuring the Friars 2-0 win against Holy Cross on Sept. 5. Kilday earned the honor again on Oct. 6 after his performance in the 0-0 tie against Xavier on Oct. 4. Kilday was a crucial part of the Friars defense that earned them the shutout.
Broome Posts 10th Career Shutout
After the 0-0 tie against Xavier at home on Oct. 4, Friar goalkeeper Keasel Broome recorded his third shutout of the season. The game also marked his tenth career shutout in a total of 44 games. His first and second shutouts of the season came in a 2-0 season opener win against Bryant on Aug. 29 and a 2-0 win against Holy Cross on Sept. 5.
Overtime With Craig Stewart
Over the last three years, under head coach Craig Stewart, the Friars have headed into overtime a total of 15 times combining for an overtime record of 5-3-7. Two of those overtime games occurred in conference and NCAA Tournament play.
The Friars Dominate The Ocean State
After Providence's win against Brown on Sept. 12, the Friars are now 3-0-0 versus their fellow Div. I in-state rivals. The first win came against Bryant, 2-0, on Aug. 29, followed by Rhode Island (5-1) on Aug. 31 and then a 3-2 OT win against Brown last weekend.
Daniel Neustädter Named BIG EAST Rookie Of The Week
Freshman Daniel Neustädter has been making his presence known on the field for the Friars and was recognized for it on Sept. 15 when he was named BIG EAST Rookie of the Week. The honor came after he scored the game-winning goal in Providence's 2-1 overtime win against Brown on Sept. 12. The goal marked Neustädter's first collegiate goal.
Top of the BIG EAST
As of Oct. 8 the Providence College men's soccer team is ranked first in the BIG EAST for their scoring offense and points per game (5.88) so far this season. Mac Steeves and Markus Naglestad also are among BIG EAST conference leaders. Steeves is ranked second in the league for game-winning goals (2), while Naglestad is second in points per game (1.38) and third in total goals (5).
The Mac Attack
Sophomore Mac Steeves has scored a goal in four of the eight games played thus far. After the Friars game against Holy Cross, Steeves had registered a goal in three consecutive games. Dating back to last season, Steeves has scored seven goals in the last 16 games. Providence also has a 6-1-0 record when Steeves scores.
Naglestad Sets NCAA Record
Red-shirt senior Markus Naglestad helped secure a victory over in-state rival Rhode Island on Aug. 30 after he scored four of the five Friar goals. Three of the four goals came within two minutes of each other (75:11, 76:07 and 77:11), breaking the NCAA Division I men's soccer record for the fastest three consecutive goals by the same player. The record was set on Oct. 20, 1985 by John Stone of SIU Edwardsville after he scored three goals within 2:15 of each other. For his efforts, Naglestad was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 1).
Friars Undefeated In Opening Weekend
In their first weekend of play for the 2014 season, the Friars came away with two wins. Providence first won at Bryant, 2-0, on Aug. 29. They then completed the weekend with a home opening victory against in-state rival Rhode Island, 5-1. Providence's five goals were the most scored under third-year Head Coach Craig Stewart and the win marked the fourth straight by the Friars over the Rams, dating back to 2010.
Last Season
Last season, the Friars advanced to the final of the BIG EAST Tournament for the first time since 2010 and third time in program history. Providence faced Marquette in the championship game, falling 3-2. The Friars also earned a berth to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time in program history. The team advanced to the second round of the tournament after defeating Penn, 3-1, in penalty kicks in the opening round. The second round game saw Providence drop a 3-1 decision to Maryland.
Gressel Named To Preseason All-BIG EAST Team
The BIG EAST Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll and Preseason All-BIG EAST Team were released on Aug. 19. Sophomore Julian Gressel was among 15 players named to the Preseason All-BIG EAST Team. Providence was also selected to finish fifth out of the 10 teams in the league.
Looking Ahead For The Friars
After Villanova, Providence will play at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at No. 5/10 Georgetown and then will host St. John's at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18.
2014 Providence College Award Winners
Julian Gressel
- College Sport Madness BIG EAST 2014 Preseason All-Conference First Team (8/5)
- Preseason All-BIG EAST Team (8/19)
Phil Towler
- College Sport Madness BIG EAST 2014 Preseason All-Conference Second Team (8/5)
Markus Naglestad
- BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week (9/1)
Jeff Kilday
- BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (9/8)
- BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (10/6)
Daniel Neustädter
- BIG EAST Rookie of the Week (9/15)
-Go Friars-
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