Gameday Preview written by RMU senior James Poole

Duquesne Dukes
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh, Pa. - Rooney Field

Capsule

After securing their first win at Wright State this past weekend, the Robert Morris Colonials men's soccer team travels to Duquesne Wednesday, Sept. 12., to take on their cross town rival. The Colonials are coming off a 1-0 win over Wright State this past weekend in which senior keeper Toba Bolaji made 10 saves and junior Daniel Calabretta garnered the gamewinning score. The Colonials are off to a 1-3-1 record and will look to keep their momentum going. The Duquesne Dukes are coming off a comeback 2-1 win over Indiana-Purdue Ft. Wayne. The Dukes record on the season thus far is 2-3-0.

Series

The Colonials are 4-10-2 all-time against their city-rival Duquesne. Last year, the Colonials won this matchup 3-2 and snapped a three-game skid in the series by way of the win. This series dates back to 1995 with the Colonials winning that first game and going 2-1-1 in their first four matchups. Since then, Robert Morris is 2-9-1 in their last 12 matchups.

Musket Shots

• Senior Toba Bolaji was named NEC Co-player of the week for 9/10/12-9/17/12
• Bolaji also has two clean sheets thus far on the season
• Bolaji is third all-time at RMU with 13 blankings, one away from moving into a tie for second-place with Matt Felice (2005-08)
• Juniors Miro Cabrilo and Daniel Calabretta are tied for the team lead with one goal apiece Calabretta had the gamewinning marker against Horizon League-favorite Wright State
• Cabrilo also leads the team in points with three and assists with one
• Leading the Colonials in points is Miro Cabrilo with three points
• Freshman Bruce Cullen leads the team in total shots with 18

Scouting the Dukes

The Dukes have started the 2012 season at 2-3-0 and their two wins are against IPFW and Howard. The losses on the season include Delaware, Penn State and Niagara. Duquesne's attack is led by senior Joshua Patterson who has four goals on the year. Patterson also leads the team in points with nine and shots with 25. Tied for the team lead in assists are junior Simon Gomez and sophomore Colin Phillips with two each. The Dukes are outshooting their opponents by 30 shots this season and have generated 13 more corners than their opponents as well. Duquesne is picked to finish ninth in the 2012 Atlantic 10 preseason poll.