Cabrini University Cavaliers (8-8-1, 8-1 CSAC) vs. Neumann University Knights (8-7-1, 5-3-1 CSAC)
Thursday, November 2, 6pm
Edith Robb Dixon Field

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Last Meeting: Late goal seals 2-1 win over Neumann (10/11/2017)
Junior Jared Irwin's 81st minute goal pushed the Cabrini men's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Neumann University and the team's fifth consecutive victory.

The Cavaliers took an early lead in the 19th minute, as junior Sal Zampirri Jr. recorded his first career goal.  The lead was short-lived, as senior Billy Swontek put the Knights on the board just two minutes later.

Both teams created second half scoring chances, as they combined for nine second half shots, but it was Irwin who made the most of his only shot of the second half. The junior beat Neumann senior goaltender Perry Corsetti from 12 yards out for the game-winner in the 81st minute.

Cabrini Last Time Out: Cavs top Cairn 5-1 (10/18/2017, Langhorne, PA)
The Blue and White clinched the top spot in the CSAC Tournament with a convincing 5-1 win at Cairn. Four players marked the scoring column, as the Cavaliers tied their season high for goals in a game. 

The Blue and White wasted little time in taking control of the action, as senior Ben Roda turned a pass from freshman John Griffin in the game's first goal just over two minutes after the opening whistle.

Seven minutes later, the rookie notched his second assist of the day, as he connected with sophomore Christopher Araujo in the 10th minute.

While the Highlanders got on the board in the 30th minute, the Cavaliers were not finished with their first half scoring. Sophomore Derek Amoako tallied his first two goals of the season in the 34th and 42nd minutes, off assists from junior Matt Ochman and Roda, respectively.

Senior Joe Fiore closed the scoring in the 73rd minute, as he converted the rebound off a shot by freshman Josh Cunningham.

Neumann Last Time Out: Late goal send Knights into CSAC Semifinal (10/31/2017, Aston, PA)
Sophomore Daniel Rival picked a great time to record his first two goals o the season, as the sophomore scored both goals in Neumann's 2-1 victory over Marywood in the quarterfinal round of the CSAC Tournament.

The sophomore gave the Knights an early lead, as he converted a cross from freshman Marlon Trejo in the 14th minute. After Marywood tied the score in the 87th frame, Rival came up big, scoring the game-winner with a 20-yard blast in the final seconds of regulation.

Seniors Jake McDevitt and Christian Cortes led the Knights with four shots each, while Rival, Trejo and sophomore Brady Simo added three each. Corsetti added seven saves in the win.

5 Factors for Cabrini

• The Cavaliers have won eight of their last nine games. 
• During that nine game span, the Blue and White have outscored their opponents 25-4. 
• Cabrini is allowing just 1.29 goals per game this season, the second best mark in the conference. 
• Eight Cavaliers have recorded at least two goals.
• In their previous matchup, the Cavaliers defense held Neumann to just three shots on goal, tied for the Knights second fewest shots on goal in a game this season.

5 Factors for Neumann

• McDevitt's 10 goals and 23 points rank second and third in the CSAC, respectively.
• Corsetti ranks as the CSAC's toughest keeper to score on as he is allowing an average of just 1.22 goals per game, the best mark in the CSAC.
• The Knights are the only team in the CSAC with a better goals against average than Cabrini, as they allow just 1.19 goals per game. 
• Neumann's 95 corner kicks are the third most in the conference. 
• The Knights are outshooting opponents 133-88 in the first half of games this season. 

 

	TALE OF THE TAPE
Cabrini		Neumann
8-8-1, 8-0 CSAC	Record	8-7-1, 5-3-1 CSAC
1.47	Goals per Game	1.62
20	Assists	17
197	Shots	278
99	Shots on Goal	139
68	Corner Kicks	101
182	Fouls	203
51	Saves	61
.699	Save Percentage	.762
	TEAM LEADERS
Jared Irwin (5)	Goals	Jake McDevitt (10)
Ben Roda (6)	Assists	Four Players Tied (3)
Irwin, Roda, Ochman (10)	Points	Jake McDevitt (23)
Jared Irwin (36)	Shots	Jake McDevitt (48)
Mike Gould (.707)	Save Percentage	Perry Corsetti (.756)