Capsule
The Robert Morris University men's soccer team carries a three-match winning streak into a 7:00 p.m. showdown at Pittsburgh-area foe Duquesne University on Friday, Sept. 23. The Colonials own an overall record of 3-3 after victories over St. Bonaventure (1-0), Pittsburgh (2-0), and Lehigh (2-1), while the 4-2 Dukes also have won three straight with back-to-back 1-0 overtime decisions over Cleveland State and Canisius, along with a 2-1 victory against Wofford.
 
All-Time Series vs. Duquesne
Robert Morris is 6-13-2 against Duquesne in its history. The two teams have traded wins and losses over their last six meetings, with the Colonials getting the upper hand last season courtesy of a thrilling 2-1 double-overtime victory. In that match, the Dukes struck first with a tally in the 25th minute before Lucas Puntillo buried the equalizer in the 82nd. Puntillo then earned the primary assist on the winner as he set up Rafael Bruzual in the 108th minute of the contest.
 
Musket Shots
> Although Robert Morris has been outshot during its three-match winning streak, 44-37, the Colonials have put more attempts on target (22-19) than their opponents
> After giving up four goals in a loss to Hartwick on Sept. 4, junior goalkeeper Winter Fondi has allowed just one tally over the last three contests and has made 17 saves during that stretch
> Junior forward Rafael Bruzual paces RMU with three goals on the season
> The Colonials lost three home games to open the 2015 slate
> RMU was tied for fifth in the NEC Preseason Coaches' Poll with Bryant
> The Colonials went 10-8-1 last season
> A 4-2-1 NEC mark led RMU to its first postseason berth since 2016
> 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 to the North Athletic Complex on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1:00 p.m. when it hosts George Washington in a battle of Colonials.