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NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES
Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 – 3:00 p.m.
Moon Township, Pa. – North Athletic Complex
 
The Capsule
Robert Morris looks to snap a two-game slide when it hosts Niagara in a 3:00 p.m. game at North Athletic Complex Friday, Sept. 20. The Colonials opened the season by playing five of their first six games on the road. Friday's game marks the first of three straight home contests, the team's longest home stand of the year.
 
The Series vs. Niagara
Niagara has won four of the last five meetings to take a 5-4 lead in the all-time series. The last RMU win came via a 2-1 overtime victory at North Athletic Complex in 2010. The Colonials are 3-2 against the Purple Eagles at home. These teams have needed overtime three times with RMU posting a 2-1 mark in those games.
 
Quick Recap
The Colonials are in the midst of a two-game slide having played five of their first six games away from North Athletic Complex. RMU got goals from Miro Cabrilo and Luca Campos in a 3-2 setback at Canisius before a tight 1-0 loss at Penn State Tuesday night. Junior Carl Reid and sophomore Neco Brett lead the team in scoring with five points (two goals, one assist). Cabrilo also has an assist to go with his goal and has three points while junior Devon Williams has been the team's top set-up man with two assists. Freshman Joseph Kuta has played every minute in goal, posting a 1.24 goals against average while make 19 saves in six matches.
 
What's Next?
The Colonials continue a three-game homestand by entertaining cross-county rival Duquesne in a 4:00 p.m. game at North Athletic Complex Wednesday, Sept. 25.

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