Syracuse, N.Y. – The Le Moyne College men's soccer team (3-0-1) is set to host Niagara University (0-3-0) at Ted Grant Field on Saturday. Le Moyne enters the week following a 3-1 win over Colgate on Thursday, and a 0-0 draw against St. Bonaventure on Sunday.
Niagara enters the week following a stay in Michigan, first competing against the University of Michigan on Thursday, falling 1-3. On Sunday, they competed against #24 Michigan State and losing by a score of 1-4.
Game #5 vs. Niagara (Metro)
Date: Saturday, September 5
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Location: Syracuse, N.Y. | Ted Grant Field
Time: 4:00 PM
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Matchup History:
The Dolphins and Purple Eagles have met a total of four times leading into Saturday's contest. Le Moyne currently holds a 0-3-1 record against Niagara, dating back to their first meeting back in 1969, where the 'Phins were defeated 1-3. The following year, the two programs met again in Syracuse, N.Y. as the Purple Eagles came out on top by a score of 4-1.
It would span 54 years before the two programs met again following Le Moyne's transition to Division I in 2023, as they faced off in 2024 ending in a 1-1 draw. The following year, the Dolphins visited Niagara, where they fell 0-2.
'Phins Leaders:
'Purple Eagles Leaders:
| Points |
Tetsunari Fujishiro (2) |
Till Rauch (2) |
Antonio Pratas (1) |
| Goals |
Tetsunari Fujishiro (1) |
Till Rauch (1) |
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| Assists |
Antonio Pratas (1) |
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| Saves |
Grant Wyles (16 / .667sv%) |
Julien Casimir (1 / .500sv%) |
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