The Patriots return to the pitch on Friday, kicking off a string of five matches
at George Mason Stadium. The squad is coming off of a 2-1 double overtime win
over American last Saturday to capture its third-consecutive D.C. College Cup
title. Sophomore Timi Mulgrew netted the game winner just two minutes into the
second overtime, and currently leads the team with two goals and five points.
Keeper Dustin Butcher has started all three matches for Mason, posting a 0.32
goals-against average (one goal against) and a .800 save percentage (four
saves).
Friday's match versus Saint Peter's is the Game of the Week! All Mason
students will receive free Mason sunglasses for the Game of the Week giveaway
at Friday's match. The sunglasses are limited to the first 300 students,
so arrive early! In addition, sign-ups will begin for the next Friday's
halftime wing-eating contest to take place on the field as a part of Wingstock
'12! Students can secure their spot in the annual Mason soccer tradition
at Friday's match and be entered to win great prizes that include premium
Washington Capitals tickets and gift cards to Hard Times Cafe!
MEN'S SOCCER vs. SAINT PETER'S
WHEN: Friday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: George Mason Stadium
RECORDS: George Mason (3-0-0), Saint Peter's (2-1-0)
SERIES RECORD: Saint Peter's leads, 1-0-0
LAST MEETING: September 29, 2007;
Saint Peter's won, 2-0, in Fairfax
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The 2012 Fall Sports Season Pass, which includes admission into men's soccer,
women's soccer and women's volleyball home contests, is currently on sale for
only $35. Fans can purchase the season pass online at GoMason.com or by calling
the Mason Athletic Ticket Office at 703-993-3270.
The Patriots and Peacocks face each other for the second time in program
history on Friday evening. Saint Peter's leads the all-time series, 1-0,
winning in Fairfax during the 2007 season.
Saint Peter's comes into the match with an overall record of 2-1. Friday's
match is the start of a five-game road trip for the Peacocks after playing two
of their first three matches at home. They last took to the pitch on Tuesday,
rallying to defeat Lehigh, 3-2, in overtime. Noah Sadaoui leads the Peacocks
with eight points (four goals) and keeper Carlos Suarez has started all three
games, posting a 1.62 goals-against average (five goals against) and a .750
save percentage (15 saves).
MEN'S SOCCER vs. ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE
WHEN: Sunday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: George Mason Stadium
RECORDS: George Mason (3-0-0), St. Francis (1-2-0)
SERIES RECORD: First meeting
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This is
the first ever-meeting between the two squads. Mason is 13-3-1 all-time against
NEC opponents, most recently defeating LIU Brooklyn, 3-0, in the season opener.
The
Terriers face a pair of D.C. area opponents this weekend, playing American
University on Friday before traveling to Fairfax on Sunday. St. Francis dropped
its first two matches of the season but rebounded with a 5-1 win over Saint
Joseph's last Saturday. Adam Maabdi leads the Terriers with one goal and one
assist. Keeper Tyler Clarhaut has been the go-to, owning a 1.41 goals-against
average (four goals against) and a .765 save percentage (13 saves) in three
matches.
