Men's Soccer vs. Medgar Evers College
Monday, October 19 | 6 p.m.
Draper Walsh Stadium | Immaculata, Pa.
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WHAT TO KNOW
- The Immaculata men's soccer team returns to Draper Walsh Stadium to host Medgar Evers College tonight in a non-conference match at 6 p.m.
- Immaculata (5-9-0, 4-1-0 AEC) enters tonight's match having won four consecutive matches, including a 2-0 victory over Saint Elizabeth on October 14 and a 1-0 road win over Pratt Institute on October 17. The Mighty Macs have recorded consecutive shutouts and will look to carry that defensive momentum into Monday's contest.
- Medgar Evers College (6-2-2, 2-2-1 CUNYAC) enters Monday looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to John Jay College on October 14. The Cougars have been competitive in stretches this season and will aim to earn a road victory against the Mighty Macs.
SERIES HISTORY
- Monday's matchup marks the first-ever meeting between Immaculata and Medgar Evers.
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
- Immaculata has picked up important Atlantic East Conference victories over Centenary, Gwynedd Mercy, Saint Elizabeth, and Pratt during its recent run.
- Milan Kosiba converted a penalty kick in the game's 80th minute for his fourth goal of the season to lift Immaculata to a 1-0 lead over Pratt on Saturday.
- Carlos Garcia opened the scoring in the Mighty Macs' 2-0 win over Saint Elizabeth on October 14, finishing an assist from Asher Harrington in the 36th minute.
- Matthew Skipper added an insurance goal against Saint Elizabeth, scoring on an acrobatic bicycle kick in the second half. He led Immaculata in shots against Pratt with five.
- Michael Prall, who leads Immaculata in shots, had the assist on Skipper's goal vs. Saint Elizabeth on Wednesday.
- Immaculata's backline of Kyle Coleman, Jackson Maslanik, Carlos Cano, and Ben Kavanaugh helped limit Pratt to just five shots on goal in Saturday's victory.
SCOUTING MEDGAR EVERS
- The Cougars are coming off a 3-1 defeat to John Jay College, with Myrurrie scoring Medgar Evers' lone goal.
- Medgar Evers goalkeeper Vendel Joseph made five saves in the first half against John Jay, helping keep the Cougars within striking distance.
- The Cougars will look to generate more offensive opportunities after being outshot 24-7 in their most recent contest.
- Shackoneal Myrurrie, Forward: The freshman scored Medgar Evers' lone goal in its 3-1 loss to John Jay College on October 14, recording his fifth goal of the season. He will be a player to watch as the Cougars look to generate scoring opportunities.
- Kevin Blackstock Jr., Midfielder: The freshman assisted on Myrurrie's goal against John Jay, giving him a role in the Cougars' recent offensive production. His ability to create opportunities in the midfield could be important against Immaculata.
UP NEXT
Immaculata men's soccer continues its schedule on Wednesday, October 21, traveling to Cairn University for a 7 p.m. nonconference matchup in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
Immaculata returns home on Saturday, October 24, to host Centenary University for Senior Day at 5 p.m. at Draper Walsh Stadium.
