| Matchup |
Merrimack (4-0) vs. Bentley (2-2-1) |
| Date/Time |
Wednesday, Sept. 19 (3:30 p.m.) |
| Venue |
Bentley Field // Waltham, Mass. |
| Multimedia |
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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – After a long week off, the No. 6 Merrimack College men's soccer program looks to improve on their 4-0 start going into their first road trip of the year against Bentley University Wednesday, September 19, at 3:30 p.m.
Last Time Out:
- The Warriors last took the field against Saint Michael's over a week ago and secured their first 4-0 start since 2015.
- Saint Michael's entered the game with a 1-2 record coming off of a win over Saint Anselm a week prior.
- Merrimack took a quick lead only 8 minutes in on a goal from junior Sebastian Toro, his first of the season.
- Senior Paul Magazzu also tallied his first goal of the season only 38 seconds into the second half.
- Senior goalkeeper Tyler Packett held the Purple Knights scoreless for his third shutout of the season.
Mack Facts:
- Merrimack has nine players with at least one point through their first four games.
- Packett is currently sporting a 0.25 goals-against average, which is good for fifth-best in the nation.
- The Warriors have only given up one goal through four contests helping them to a 4-0 start as well as moving up to No. 6 in the national rankings.
Inside the Series:
- Last season, the Warriors defeated Bentley 2-0 in the regular season and 2-1 in the Northeast-10 Championship, giving Merrimack its first conference championship in 20 years.
- The team has not suffered a loss to Bentley since 2011; they are 7-0-2 over that stretch.
- Merrimack is 15-5-3 against Bentley, dating back to 1998.
Scouting St. Michael's:
- Bentley will be entering play posting a 2-2-1 record, dropping their their first two conference games to Assumption and Southern Connecticut State.
- The Falcons were able to pick up back-to-back wins to open their season against Molloy (4-2) and Caldwell (2-1).
- The Falcons were picked to finish 9th in the 2018 Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll.
Up Next
The Warriors have three days off before their second straight road contest takes them to American International College on Saturday, September 22. Game time is scheduled for 5 p.m.
