Temple University Athletics
Tuesday, October 4
Temple Sports Complex
3:00 p.m.
Temple University
vs
Villanova
Photo by: Joseph V. Labolito/Temple University
Men's Soccer Set to Host Villanova for Tuesday's White-Out Game
10.3.16 | Men's Soccer
PHILADELPHA – In its final home game until October 18, Temple men's soccer is set to host Philadelphia Soccer Six rival Villanova for a Tuesday afternoon matchup. The game is set to start at 3 p.m.
The Owls and Wildcats head into Tuesday's match with identical 6-3-1 overall records. When comparing nonconference records, the Owls hold a 6-2 record while the Wildcats stand at 4-2-1.
Temple is coming off a double overtime draw with Memphis on Saturday night. Despite placing 25 shots in the Tigers' defensive end, no efforts found the back of the net. The Owls' defensive line and goalkeeper Alex Cagle were able to limit the Tigers to only 12 shots, forcing Cagle to make four saves to maintain the scoreless draw.
Prior to Saturday's game, Jorge Gomez Sanchez knocked in his 10th goal of the season to earn the Owls their first road victory at Penn State He still remains tied for third nationally in total goals and total points.
Tuesday's game will also be a white-out match at the Temple Sports Complex. Students will receive a free white t-shirt before the start of the game while supplies last.
The Matchup…
The Owls and Wildcats have faced off a total of 35 matches with Temple leading the all-time series 22-10-3. Last season, the Owls grabbed a 2-1 victory on the road with goals from Gomez Sanchez and Carlos Moros Gracia.
Currently, the Wildcats have had multiple players on the scoring block. Of their 17 total goals, three players have logged three goals with eight players overall finding the back of the net. Miguel Polley is the team's leader in points with two goals and five assists for nine total points.
Will Steiner has been the starting goalkeeper for the Wildcats in every match this season. He has tallied 44 total saves for a goals against average of 1.24. Steiner has earned BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week honors twice this season.
The Owls and Wildcats head into Tuesday's match with identical 6-3-1 overall records. When comparing nonconference records, the Owls hold a 6-2 record while the Wildcats stand at 4-2-1.
Temple is coming off a double overtime draw with Memphis on Saturday night. Despite placing 25 shots in the Tigers' defensive end, no efforts found the back of the net. The Owls' defensive line and goalkeeper Alex Cagle were able to limit the Tigers to only 12 shots, forcing Cagle to make four saves to maintain the scoreless draw.
Prior to Saturday's game, Jorge Gomez Sanchez knocked in his 10th goal of the season to earn the Owls their first road victory at Penn State He still remains tied for third nationally in total goals and total points.
Tuesday's game will also be a white-out match at the Temple Sports Complex. Students will receive a free white t-shirt before the start of the game while supplies last.
The Matchup…
The Owls and Wildcats have faced off a total of 35 matches with Temple leading the all-time series 22-10-3. Last season, the Owls grabbed a 2-1 victory on the road with goals from Gomez Sanchez and Carlos Moros Gracia.
Currently, the Wildcats have had multiple players on the scoring block. Of their 17 total goals, three players have logged three goals with eight players overall finding the back of the net. Miguel Polley is the team's leader in points with two goals and five assists for nine total points.
Will Steiner has been the starting goalkeeper for the Wildcats in every match this season. He has tallied 44 total saves for a goals against average of 1.24. Steiner has earned BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week honors twice this season.
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