The Sun Conference Men’s Soccer Game of the Week
Point (2-0-1) at Warner (5-0)
Saturday, September 8
7 p.m.
Lake Wales, Fla.
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Headlines:
-The Royals are off to a dynamic 5-0 start on the season, their best start in program history.
-The Skyhawks are also unbeaten, with wins versus Brevard, Faulkner, and a tie against Middle Georgia State.
- Warner has outscored opponents 15-5 to start off 2018.
-Point has won two consecutive matches versus Sun Conference opponnents.
-This marks just the second meeting between the two programs all-time. The Skyhawks defeated the Royals 2-1 on 8/20/16.
Inside the Numbers:
- Warner ranks sixth in the NAIA in goals scored (15) and seventh in total assists (12).
-Of the 15 Warner goals scored, 46.7% have come in the 50
th minute or later.
- Of the 11 goals Point has netted on the season, 63.6% have come in the first 30 minutes of action.
- Seven different players have found the back of the net for the Skyhawks thus far.
- Neither side has surrendered more than two goals in a game this season.
-WU has won six consecutive matches on its home pitch.
Who to Watch:
-Freshman forward Matheus Santiago is the Royals’ leader in points (7), coming off a three-point game versus Pensacola Christian.
-Freshman midfielder Pablo Acebron leads the Skyhawks in points (7) and has scored in each of the three matches Point has played.
Quotable:
“They will be coming down to test themselves, it's been a fun matchup since we've been competing over the years. I think our players will be ready to defend their home grounds and continue to build.
We had two staring players recently return from injury with Adad Bauger and Nick Diaz that will give us more depth. As they gain match fitness, it will bring us up to full strength, which we haven't had yet, so that's exciting news,” Drew Stacey, Warner Head Coach.