MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU men's soccer team is set to host Mercyhurst on Monday, September 9 at 4:00 PM. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+ with Nathan Breisinger providing commentary.
RMU LATELY
RMU (1-1-1, 0-0-0 #HLMSOC) is coming off their first win of the season, a 2-1 victory over Saint Francis earlier this week. The Colonials struck early in the match, with
Chase Gilley scoring in the seventh minute. The play began in the midfield, where
Lucas Barsoee connected with
Pedro Amadou, who then found
Anass Hadran in the box. Hadran laid the ball off to Gilley, who rifled a shot off the crossbar and into the net. In the second half, Barsoee made his first career goal count, converting a penalty kick to secure the win for RMU.
ALL-TIME VS. MERCYHURST
This will be the first-ever meeting between RMU and Mercyhurst.
SCOUTING MERCYHURST
Mercyhurst (1-3, 0-0 #NEC) began the season with three consecutive losses to Pitt, San Diego State, and UC Irvine. However, the Lakers recently notched their first Division I victory, defeating Horizon League member Cleveland State, 2-0. Through four games, Alvar Silva and Dylan Sumner lead the team with a goal and an assist each. Last season, Mercyhurst competed in the PSAC, finishing with a 14-3-1 record. Their 2023 season ended in the quarterfinals with a 1-0 loss to Seton Hill.
UP NEXT
Following the match against Mercyhurst, RMU will begin Horizon League play, hosting Northern Kentucky on Saturday, September 14 at 2:00 PM.
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