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Wednesday, November 3
Omaha, Neb.
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Men's Soccer Wraps Up Regular-Season Schedule At Creighton
11/2/2021 10:27:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Friars and Blujays will kickoff at 8:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, Nov. 3 in Omaha, Neb.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The No. 18 Providence College men's soccer team will travel to Omaha, Neb. On Wednesday, Nov. 3 to face Creighton in the 2021 regular-season finale. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. (ET) and the match will be broadcast live on the BIG EAST Digital Network via FloSports.
Providence vs. Creighton
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All-Time Series:
• The Friars and Bluejays have met 13 times during the history of the two men's soccer programs.
• Providence leads the all-time series, 6-5-2.
• The two teams did not meet during the abbreviated 2021 spring season.
• The Friars and 'Jays last met on Oct. 26, 2019. On that day, Providence claimed a 3-2 victory in overtime at Anderson Stadium.
• The last meeting between the two teams at Morrison Stadium in Omaha, Neb. dates back to Oct. 20, 2018. Creighton was ranked No. 8 in the nation at the time, and the game ended in a scoreless draw (0-0, 2OT).
• The Friars are unbeaten against Creighton in the last five meetings (2-0-3).
• The last time Creighton defeated Providence dates back to Nov. 10, 2016. On that day, the Bluejays earned a 2-1 win over the Friars in the BIG EAST Semifinals at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I.
• That same season (2016), Providence and Creighton met in the NCAA Third Round in Omaha, Neb. (Nov. 26). The Friars claimed a 2-1 victory and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals.
Division I Men's Soccer Committee Reveals Top-16:
• On Oct. 29, the Division I Men's Soccer Committee revealed its top-16, two weeks ahead of selection Monday. Providence College was featured at No. 13 and was one of two BIG EAST Conference teams on the list. Georgetown checked in at No. 1.
NCAA Men's Soccer RPI:
• Through games played Oct. 31, the Providence College men's soccer program is ranked No. 13 in the NCAA Men's Soccer RPI. Providence is one of three BIG EAST teams inside the top-25 in the RPI, including Georgetown (No. 3) and St. John's (No. 23).
Friars' Offense Is Tops In The BIG EAST:
• The Friars lead the BIG EAST in multiple offensive categories and also rank among the top-25 in the nation. Providence ranks 19th in the nation in points per game (6.67), 22nd in scoring offense (2.02), 23rd in total goals (33) and 23rd in total points (100). The Friars rank third in the BIG EAST and 21st among NCAA Division I soccer programs in total assists (34).
Second Half Surge
• Providence has scored 24 of its 33 goals this season during the second half.
BIG EAST Tournament Scenarios
• Providence currently ranks second in the BIG EAST standings (18 points) and can finish No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3 in the final standings.
• A Providence victory at Creighton guarantees the Friars a top-2 seed and a bye into the semifinals.
• The Friars can earn a share of the BIG EAST Regular-Season Title with a victory at Creighton, accompanied by a Georgetown loss.
• Providence can finish as low as No. 3 in the standings; A scenario that would occur with a loss or tie at Creighton, accompanied by a St. John's victory.
• The Friars will earn the No. 2 seed with a victory at Creighton and a Georgetown win or tie.
• The No. 2 seed also will be awarded to the Friars with a St. John's loss or tie and a Georgetown win or tie, regardless of Providence's result at Creighton (Providence holds head-to-head advantage with St. John's).
Scouting Providence:
• The Friars enter the weekend with an 9-2-4 overall record, including a 5-1-3 mark in the BIG EAST Conference.
• The Friars are currently ranked No. 18 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, as of Oct. 26. A new set of national rankings will be released on Nov. 2.
• Providence has been inside the top-25 of the United Soccer Coaches Poll for seven-consecutive weeks.
• Providence finished the regular season schedule unbeaten at home on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium (6-0-2).
• Both of the Friars' losses this season have come on the road, including a 2-1 loss at Butler (Oct. 16), and a 2-1 loss at New Hampshire (Sept. 3).
• On Oct. 13, the Friars defeated top-ranked and previously unbeaten Georgetown, 3-0.
• It marked Providence's first victory over Georgetown since Oct. 15, 2014 when it defeated the Hoyas, 2-0, in Washington, D.C.
Friars Against Ranked Opponents:
• Providence has earned a 3-1-0 record vs. nationally ranked opponents. The Friars' only loss vs. ranked foes came against then-No. 14 New Hampshire, 2-1, on Sept. 3.
Friars in Overtime:
• Providence has posted a 1-0-4 record this season in overtime, including a 1-0-3 mark during BIG EAST play.
• The Friars' most recent game on Oct. 30 against Villanova ended in a scoreless draw (0-0, 2OT).
Players to Watch:
• Brendan McSorley and Luis Garcia are tied for the team lead in points (14). McSorely has tallied six goals and two assists, while Garcia has tallied five goals and four assists.
• Paulo Lima and Davis Smith have each cracked double digits in the points column, with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Lima has collected four goals and three assists, while Smith has recorded three goals and four assists.
• Simon Triantafillou leads the team in assists and ranks third in the BIG EAST, with five.
• Garcia and Smith are tied for second in assists (four).
• Lukas Burns has played 1,415 minutes in goal for the Friars this season and has been the goalkeeper of record in all 15 games. He owns a 0.89 goals against average and a 0.754 save percentage. He has recorded four shut-out victories this season, and five clean sheets overall.
Scouting Creighton:
• The Bluejays enter Wednesday's regular-season finale with a 7-6-2 overall record, including a 4-4-1 mark in the BIG EAST.
• Creighton is in a four-way tie for fourth place in the league standings, with 13 points, joining Villanova (4-4-1), Butler (4-4-1) and Marquette (4-5-1).
• Diego Gutierrez leads the Bluejays' offense with 23 points on nine goals and five assists. Two of his nine goals on the year have been game winners.
• Manu Toledano ranks second in points (10) and goals (five).
• Gutierrez and Toledano have combined to score 14 of Creighton's 25 goals overall.
• Paul Kruse has played 1362 minutes in goal for Creighton and owns a 1.32 goals against average and a 0.759 save percentage.
- GO FRIARS! -
Providence vs. Creighton
Watch Live | Discounted Subscription to FloSports | Live Stats
All-Time Series:
• The Friars and Bluejays have met 13 times during the history of the two men's soccer programs.
• Providence leads the all-time series, 6-5-2.
• The two teams did not meet during the abbreviated 2021 spring season.
• The Friars and 'Jays last met on Oct. 26, 2019. On that day, Providence claimed a 3-2 victory in overtime at Anderson Stadium.
• The last meeting between the two teams at Morrison Stadium in Omaha, Neb. dates back to Oct. 20, 2018. Creighton was ranked No. 8 in the nation at the time, and the game ended in a scoreless draw (0-0, 2OT).
• The Friars are unbeaten against Creighton in the last five meetings (2-0-3).
• The last time Creighton defeated Providence dates back to Nov. 10, 2016. On that day, the Bluejays earned a 2-1 win over the Friars in the BIG EAST Semifinals at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I.
• That same season (2016), Providence and Creighton met in the NCAA Third Round in Omaha, Neb. (Nov. 26). The Friars claimed a 2-1 victory and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals.
Division I Men's Soccer Committee Reveals Top-16:
• On Oct. 29, the Division I Men's Soccer Committee revealed its top-16, two weeks ahead of selection Monday. Providence College was featured at No. 13 and was one of two BIG EAST Conference teams on the list. Georgetown checked in at No. 1.
NCAA Men's Soccer RPI:
• Through games played Oct. 31, the Providence College men's soccer program is ranked No. 13 in the NCAA Men's Soccer RPI. Providence is one of three BIG EAST teams inside the top-25 in the RPI, including Georgetown (No. 3) and St. John's (No. 23).
Friars' Offense Is Tops In The BIG EAST:
• The Friars lead the BIG EAST in multiple offensive categories and also rank among the top-25 in the nation. Providence ranks 19th in the nation in points per game (6.67), 22nd in scoring offense (2.02), 23rd in total goals (33) and 23rd in total points (100). The Friars rank third in the BIG EAST and 21st among NCAA Division I soccer programs in total assists (34).
Second Half Surge
• Providence has scored 24 of its 33 goals this season during the second half.
BIG EAST Tournament Scenarios
• Providence currently ranks second in the BIG EAST standings (18 points) and can finish No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3 in the final standings.
• A Providence victory at Creighton guarantees the Friars a top-2 seed and a bye into the semifinals.
• The Friars can earn a share of the BIG EAST Regular-Season Title with a victory at Creighton, accompanied by a Georgetown loss.
• Providence can finish as low as No. 3 in the standings; A scenario that would occur with a loss or tie at Creighton, accompanied by a St. John's victory.
• The Friars will earn the No. 2 seed with a victory at Creighton and a Georgetown win or tie.
• The No. 2 seed also will be awarded to the Friars with a St. John's loss or tie and a Georgetown win or tie, regardless of Providence's result at Creighton (Providence holds head-to-head advantage with St. John's).
Scouting Providence:
• The Friars enter the weekend with an 9-2-4 overall record, including a 5-1-3 mark in the BIG EAST Conference.
• The Friars are currently ranked No. 18 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, as of Oct. 26. A new set of national rankings will be released on Nov. 2.
• Providence has been inside the top-25 of the United Soccer Coaches Poll for seven-consecutive weeks.
• Providence finished the regular season schedule unbeaten at home on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium (6-0-2).
• Both of the Friars' losses this season have come on the road, including a 2-1 loss at Butler (Oct. 16), and a 2-1 loss at New Hampshire (Sept. 3).
• On Oct. 13, the Friars defeated top-ranked and previously unbeaten Georgetown, 3-0.
• It marked Providence's first victory over Georgetown since Oct. 15, 2014 when it defeated the Hoyas, 2-0, in Washington, D.C.
Friars Against Ranked Opponents:
• Providence has earned a 3-1-0 record vs. nationally ranked opponents. The Friars' only loss vs. ranked foes came against then-No. 14 New Hampshire, 2-1, on Sept. 3.
Friars in Overtime:
• Providence has posted a 1-0-4 record this season in overtime, including a 1-0-3 mark during BIG EAST play.
• The Friars' most recent game on Oct. 30 against Villanova ended in a scoreless draw (0-0, 2OT).
Players to Watch:
• Brendan McSorley and Luis Garcia are tied for the team lead in points (14). McSorely has tallied six goals and two assists, while Garcia has tallied five goals and four assists.
• Paulo Lima and Davis Smith have each cracked double digits in the points column, with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Lima has collected four goals and three assists, while Smith has recorded three goals and four assists.
• Simon Triantafillou leads the team in assists and ranks third in the BIG EAST, with five.
• Garcia and Smith are tied for second in assists (four).
• Lukas Burns has played 1,415 minutes in goal for the Friars this season and has been the goalkeeper of record in all 15 games. He owns a 0.89 goals against average and a 0.754 save percentage. He has recorded four shut-out victories this season, and five clean sheets overall.
Scouting Creighton:
• The Bluejays enter Wednesday's regular-season finale with a 7-6-2 overall record, including a 4-4-1 mark in the BIG EAST.
• Creighton is in a four-way tie for fourth place in the league standings, with 13 points, joining Villanova (4-4-1), Butler (4-4-1) and Marquette (4-5-1).
• Diego Gutierrez leads the Bluejays' offense with 23 points on nine goals and five assists. Two of his nine goals on the year have been game winners.
• Manu Toledano ranks second in points (10) and goals (five).
• Gutierrez and Toledano have combined to score 14 of Creighton's 25 goals overall.
• Paul Kruse has played 1362 minutes in goal for Creighton and owns a 1.32 goals against average and a 0.759 save percentage.
- GO FRIARS! -
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