MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU men's soccer team is back home this week, facing off against Saint Francis on Wednesday, September 4 at 4:00 PM. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+ with commentary by Spencer Witt and Damen McDermott.
RMU LATELY
RMU (0-1-1, 0-0-0 #HLMSOC) did not see action last week as their game against VMI was canceled due to severe weather. Previously, the Colonials earned a 3-3 draw in their first away match of the season against Mount St. Mary's. RMU showed a strong defensive effort in the first half, conceding just one shot and taking the lead through a penalty kick by
Gabe Norris. However, Mount St. Mary's surged ahead with three goals in the second half, making it 3-1. The Colonials responded with determination, as junior
Anass Hadran provided two assists that sparked a late comeback.
Fabian Overkamp and
William Dodzi Afawubo both netted their first career goals to secure the draw for RMU.
ALL-TIME VS. SAINT FRANCIS
Dating back to 1991, RMU and Saint Francis have faced each other 33 times, with an even all-time record of 15-15-3. The Colonials enjoyed a three-game winning streak against the Red Flash in the mid-90s and a six-game unbeaten streak from 2001 to 2006. At home, RMU holds a favorable 10-4-1 record against SFU. In 2022, RMU edged out Saint Francis 1-0, with
Chase Gilley scoring the lone goal off an assist from his brother
Logan Gilley. Last season, the teams played to a 2-2 draw, with goals from
Kai McLoughlin and
John Paul Mbuthia, and assists from
Anass Hadran,
Logan Gilley, and
William Dodzi Afawubo.
SCOUTING SAINT FRANCIS
Saint Francis (1-2, 0-0 #NEC) started the season with a strong 3-0 win at St. Bonaventure but subsequently fell 4-0 to #3 WVU and 3-1 to Wright State. Sophomore midfielder Joschi Schelb leads the team with three goals and one assist. In goal, sophomore Niclas Becker has recorded one win, one clean sheet, and nine saves. Last season, SFU finished with a 7-0-8 overall record and a 5-0-3 mark in NEC play. Their season ended in the NEC semifinals, where they lost in penalty kicks to Sacred Heart after two scoreless overtime periods.
UP NEXT
Following the match against SFU, the Colonials remain at home to host Mercyhurst on Sunday, September 8 at 4:00 PM.
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