Moon Township, Pa.- Saint Francis men's soccer will look to get back in the win column when they visit Robert Morris on Wednesday afternoon. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 pm.
Opening Kickoff
Saint Francis enters the contest at 1-2-0 after losing their home opener against Wright State 2-1 on Sunday Sept. 4. The loss marks the first home defeat for the Red Flash since Oct. 2, 2022.
Joschi Schelb leads the Red Flash in goals and points with three goals and seven points. Schelb leads the NEC in goals, points, and shares the lead for assists with one.
Rodrigo Mendes and
Alex De Nittis also have one assist this season.
Schelb is followed in goals and points by
Fabian Wagner has two points on the year from his goal against St. Bonaventure on Aug. 22.
Niclas Becker has made nine saves on the year so far,
Milo Risenhoover has made three.
The Word on Robert Morris
The Colonials enter the contest at 0-1-1 after drawing 3-3 with Mount St. Mary's in their last match.
William Afawubo Dodzi, Gabe Norris and Fabian Overkamp each have one goal and are tied for the team lead in goals and points. Anass Hadran holds a share of the lead for points and leads the Colonials in assists with two of each.
Josh Lane has made five saves on the year and owns a goals against average of 2.50.
Last Time We Met
Saint Francis and Robert Morris last met on Sep. 5, 2023 in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw.
Joschi Schelb leveled the match with just 57 seconds to go, keeping the Red Flash's unbeaten run alive in the process.
Around The NEC
The NEC continues to have a strong start to the 2024 campaign. FDU remains unbeaten after defeating UMBC on Monday night. Chicago State earned their first win as a member of the NEC on Monday as well. Le Moyne upset Syracuse in a 1-0 win as well. LIU and Stonehill are also in action on Wednesday. Mercyhurst and FDU play on Thursday. Four NEC teams were in action on Friday.
Up Next
The Red Flash will head to Lewisburg for an intrastate clash with Bucknell on Saturday Sept. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
