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BOSTON – The Suffolk men's soccer team travels to Albertus Magnus Wednesday, Oct. 3 for a midweek matchup that is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
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LAST TIME OUT
In a back-and-forth match Suffolk men's soccer could not take advantage of late scoring opportunities, falling to Johnson & Wales, 2-1, in a tightly contest match at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park Saturday afternoon.
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RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk (2-7-1, 2-4-1 GNAC) is two weeks removed from its last win, a 3-1 decision over Lasell Sept. 15. Both the Rams' victories came in front of their home crowd this season.
Gabriel Perez was responsible for Suffolk's last two goals that were scattered in two games. Overall, the freshman is one of eight players to find the back of the net this season. Leonardo Acosta and James Fisher lead Suffolk scorers with three goals apiece.
Tom Bennett has defended the posts for Suffolk lately. The freshman brings in a .744 save percentage and a 2.02 goals against average.
FALCONS FACTS
Albertus Magnus stepped out of conference play Monday when it fell to Western Connecticut State, 5-0, to dip to 2-4-3 on the season. The last time the Falcons took on conference competition, they played to a 2-2 tie at Regis to head into Wednesday's meeting with Suffolk with a 1-1-3 league ledger.
Abdoul Aremu and Diogo Cruz are the main ingredients to Albertus Magnus' 13-goal offense. Aremu, a sophomore, boast a team-best nine points with four goals and one handout. Cruz, meanwhile, contributes both in goals and set-ups with three markers and a pair of assists.
Joe Russo has played every minute in between the posts for the Falcons. The senior netminder holds a .772 save percentage and a 2.36 goals-against average.
INSIDE THE SERIES
- Suffolk fell to Albertus Magnus, 2-1, a year ago to move to 8-15-1 all-time versus the Falcons.
- 12 contests in the Suffolk, Albertus Magnus series have been decided via shutout. The Rams own seven of those victories.
- Suffolk looks to earn its first win over the Falcons since keeping them off the scoreboard in a 2-0 win Oct. 29, 2016.
EYES ON THE GAME
LOOKING AHEAD
The Rams open a Suffolk soccer doubleheader Saturday, Oct. 6 when they entertain Emmanuel at 12 p.m.