Capsule
The Robert Morris University men's soccer team will look to rebound from a pair of tough battles at home as it travels to Bryant University on Friday, Oct. 21 for a pivotal Northeast Conference (NEC) matchup. The Colonials sit in a tie for sixth in the NEC standings with Bryant as both teams have gained one point from their respective league slates. RMU owns a 3-7-2 overall mark opposed to Bryant's 1-9-1 record, with the latter's lone victory coming on Sept. 27 in a 2-1 decision over Rhode Island.
 
All-Time Series vs. Bryant
Robert Morris is still searching for its first victory over the Bulldogs in its history, having gone 0-5-3 versus their foes from The Ocean State. Last season, the Colonials attempted nearly double the shots than Bryant, but the game ended in a 1-1 draw after Lucas Puntillo's strike in the 67th minute was matched by a Jake Lamar goal three minutes later.
 
Musket Shots
> Robert Morris has fared better on the road this season, owning a 2-1-2 mark away from the North Athletic Complex
> The Colonials rattled off three straight wins between Sept. 11-17, defeating St. Bonaventure (1-0), Pittsburgh (2-0), and Lehigh (2-1)
> Junior goalkeeper Winter Fondi is one of three netminders in the NEC to post multiple shutouts this season
> Junior forward Rafael Bruzual paces RMU with three goals on the campaign
> Sophomore midfielder Keane McIvor has provided five of the Colonials' seven assists
> RMU lost three home games to open the 2015 slate
> The Colonials were tied for fifth in the NEC Preseason Coaches' Poll with Bryant
> RMU went 10-8-1 last season
> A 4-2-1 NEC mark led the Colonials to their first postseason berth since 2006
> Thirteen letterwinners return to the squad including five of the six top scorers
> Bennett Jull, Keane McIvor, Lucas Puntillo and Zac Sherman all earned postseason recognition from the league last year
> Jull, McIvor and Puntillo were All-NEC Second Team selections
> Sherman and Puntillo were named to the NEC All-Rookie Team
> Puntillo is the leading returning scorer with five goals and six assists as a freshman
 
Coming Up
Robert Morris closes a two-game road swing on Sunday, Oct. 23 at noon against Sacred Heart. Last season, the Colonials dispatched of the Pioneers, 3-0, with goals from Neco Brett, Jake Cooper, and Keane McIvor.

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