POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (September 12, 2017) – Sitting with a .500 record, the Vassar College men's soccer team will try to put another win on their resume in the non-conference portion of their schedule. The team will travel to New Paltz to face the Hawks on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
 
Game Details
Opponent: New Paltz (3-2-0)
Links: (New Paltz Home Page) (Roster) (Schedule) (Stats)
Site: New Paltz, NY
Facility: South Turf Field
Date: September 13, 2017
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Game Coverage: (Live Stats) 
 
Last Time Out: A late goal by Stevens Institute of Technology midfielder Daniel Aversano clinched the win for the Ducks as the Brewers dropped a 0-1 decision on Saturday evening. The game was choppy from the start with five fouls between both teams within the first 10 minutes. In the end, Vassar tallied eight fouls to Stevens Institute of Technology's 13 with possession going back and forth. Each team had chances up top but ultimately, Aversano would bury a rebounded shot in the 86^th minute to capture the win.
 
A Look At The Brewers (2-2-0):

• Vassar failed to score in a game for the first time all season in their latest outing against Stevens on Saturday night.
• The Brewers defense has allowed just four goals in four matches, placing them fourth best in the league with a 1.00 goals against average.
• On the offensive side of the ball, they are averaging 2.00 goals per game this season.
• The team overall has recorded eight assists which is tied for fourth most in the Liberty League.
• Senior captain Hayden Van Brewer has emerged as an offensive force this season, sitting tied for second in the league with eight points (3 goals, 2 assists).
• Through four games, Vassar has not fared well away from Poughkeepsie as their only two losses have come on the road.
• During his career, the Brewers have gone 9-0-1 when sophomore Mattie Mrlik has scored at least one goal.
• Stat wise, Vassar has controlled possession in their games, being awarded 26 corners to just 14 for their opponents while firing off 60 shots and allowing just 32.

 
A Look At The Hawks (3-2-0):

• New Paltz is riding a three-game winning streak into Wednesday after defeating Purchase, Cobleskill, and Utica last week.
• After scoring just one goal in their two opening losses, the Hawks have exploded for 11 combined goals in their three wins.
• On the season, the Hawks boast a .530 shots on goal percentage.
• Sophomore Luke Dole leads his squad with five points off two goals and an assist.
• Freshmen Luis Tinoco (2 goals) and Ryan Martinez (1 goal, 2 assists) are tied for second with four points.
• Senior John Guzzo has made four starts for New Paltz, allowing just four goals in his 350 minutes of action while also posting a .600 save percentage with six saves.

 
Against New Paltz All-Time: The Brewers are 16-9-3 against New Paltz all-time. The last time the two sides met was last season on September 14 when the game ended 0-0 in double overtime. Vassar has not lost to the Hawks since 2010 and have kept them off the scoreboard in the past three matchups.
 
Up Next: Vassar returns home for one match against Oneonta on Saturday, September 16 at noon on Gordon Field.