Endicott on Men’s Soccer’s Saturday Docket

Endicott on Men’s Soccer’s Saturday Docket
SUFFOLK at ENDICOTT
Date
Time
Venue

Video
Stats
Series
Last Meeting
Last Suffolk Win
Streak
Saturday, Oct. 16
4:00 PM
Hampstead Stadium
Beverly, Mass.
Endicott Stretch
GoSuffolkRams.com
Suffolk Trails, 0-2-0
Sept. 10, 2012, L, 4-1
Never
L2

BOSTON – Suffolk men's soccer makes the trip to Endicott Saturday, Oct. 19 for a 4 p.m. Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) contest. 

SOCIAL SAYINGS

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SUFFOLK ATHLETICS 2021-22 FAN POLICY
Suffolk University Athletics, following guidance from the University's health and safety protocols, Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), Centers for Disease Control and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, plans to allow fans to attend home athletic contests during the 2021-22 academic and athletic year.

Fans, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, can attend games. They must be masked the entire time they are on campus, pursuant to institutional policy, and complete a health screening form at the security desk of each building upon arrival. This policy applies to home contests played on campus at the Ridgeway Building's Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court, as well as the Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink and the Louis E. Porrazzo Memorial Skating Rink.

For outdoor outings, specifically at East Boston Memorial Park, fans are asked to respect COVID safety protocols. At this time, masks will not be mandated for fans no matter vaccinated status at outdoor venues.

MORE READING: Suffolk Athletics Announces Fan Policy for 2021-22

#RAMSFANFEST
After a year hiatus, Suffolk Athletics is excited to welcome back all members of Ram Nation to East Boston Memorial Park Saturday, Oct. 23 for Rams Fan Fest. 

The sixth event is part of Suffolk Weekend, which combines two annual celebrations – Alumni Weekend and Family Weekend. These events bring the entire University community together and allows members of the Suffolk community and their families to reconnect or get acclimated with Suffolk. For a full calendar of events for Suffolk Weekend, Oct. 21-23, click here

MORE INFOSixth Annual #RamsFanFest on Calendar for Saturday, Oct. 23

LAST TIME OUT
The University of New England threatened late with two goals in a two-minute span with less than 15 minutes to go in the second stanza, but Suffolk men's soccer held off a Nor'Easters comeback to take a 5-3 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) victory Tuesday afternoon at Barbara J. Hazard Field.  

MORE READING: Men's Soccer Hangs on for 5-3 Win at UNE

RAMS RUNDOWN
Since taking then-No. 21 Babson to a double overtime scoreless draw, Suffolk has defeated Nichols (1-0) and the University of New England (5-3) to improve to 7-5-1 overall and 3-2-0 in CCC contests.  

The Rams, who have doubled their opponent's offensive output in the last two games, have outscored their opposition 24-22 this year. Nigel Leo has been one of the most productive scorers for Suffolk as the graduate student leads the way in goals (8) and points (18). Miguel Varela (5g, 2a), Brady Sorensen (4g, 3a) and Erik Van Even (4g, 3a) have exceeded double-digit points in 13 games as well.  

Suffolk cycles through three different goaltenders in Xander Balog (1.66 GAA, .667 save%), Tom Bennett (1.88 GAA, .667 save%) and Alfredo Serrano Figueroa (0.87 GAA, .750 save%). 

GET TO KNOW THE GULLS
Endicott slipped to Salve Regina, 2-1, Tuesday to fall to 4-6-2 on the year and 3-1-1 in CCC action.  

Joe Mepham powers the Gulls offense with team-leading numbers in all offensive categories. The sophomore midfielder has scored seven times and set-up three other tallies. Jason Brodeur (3g) is the only other Endicott player with multiple goals to his credit.  

Zach Regulbuto is the Gulls go-to goalie. In 10 games played, all starts, he has bui5 a 4-5-1 record with two shutouts with a 1.24 GAA and .768 save percentage. 

INSIDE THE SERIES

  • Suffolk is 0-2-0 all-time versus Endicott. 
  • The Rams will meet the Gulls for the first time since 2012, a 4-1 win for Endicott.
  • Endicott has outscored the blue-and-gold 6-1 in the all-time series. 
  • One game was decided via shutout, a 2-0 decision by the Gulls in the first meeting, Oct. 17, 2011. 
  • The Rams and Gulls will tangle in Beverly, Massachusetts for the second time, first since Sept. 10, 2012, which ended in a 4-1 win for Endicott. 

MORE INFO: Suffolk vs. Endicott – All-Time Series

EYES ON THE GAME

WHAT'S NEXT?
A midweek match with Wentworth is on tap for Suffolk Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at East Boston Memorial Park's James A. Sartori Stadium.