| Matchup |
Merrimack (4-1-0) vs. American International College (1-4-0) |
| Date/Time |
Saturday, Sept. 22 (5 p.m.) |
| Venue |
Abdow Field // Springfield, Mass. |
| Multimedia |
Live Stats // Video |
| Social Media |
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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The No. 6 Merrimack College men's soccer program will look to bounce back after their first loss of the year, traveling to American International College on Saturday, September 22, for a 5 p.m. start against the Yellow Jackets.
The Basics
Date/Time: 9/22, 5 p.m.
Records: Merrimack (4-1-0) | American International (1-4-0)
Location: Abdow Field // Springfield, Mass.
Last Time Out:
- In a rematch of the 2017 Northeast-10 Conference Championship, Bentley immediately attacked in the first half, throwing a shot that was deflected out in the first 45 seconds of the game.
- The ensuing corner kick for the Falcons resulted in a goal. A ball bending away from the net off the foot of Connor Mote found the head of Adam Watkins, who gave the home team a 1-0 lead.
- Just over 10 minutes later, Merrimack had a great opportunity to score the equalizer. After a Warrior was taken down inside the 18, junior Aasmund Joedahl took the penalty kick that was saved by Bentley keeper David Price.
- Only three more shots were taken combined from both teams before the halftime whistle blew.
- Merrimack came out in the second half with a relit fire, throwing two shots on the first ten minutes.
- The best opportunity came early in the second d half, when a ball crossed in to senior Lars Sund just missed the near post.
- Bentley countered, and doubled their lead ensuing the opportunity. Nick Halliday netted the second when a through ball left his with just the goalkeeper to beat.
- The Warriors fought back, and in the 73rd minute, were rewarded. A deep set piece from Sund was timed inside the six by junior Mirko Nufi, who outjumped the goalie and cut the lead in half.
- The Warriors put two more shots on frame, but couldn't get the equalizer before the final buzzer.
Mack Facts:
- With Nufi's goal, Merrimack now has 10 players with at least one point through their first five games.
- Senior goalkeeper Tyler Packett boasts a 0.60 goals against average through all five games this season.
- Wednesday's contest was the only game this season where the team has given up more than one goal.
- The Warrior' last loss came in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament to Goldey-Beacom, 1-0.
Inside the Series:
- The Warriors have come away victorious in the last seven meetings with American International, dating back to 2012.
- Last season, Merrimack hosted AIC. In one of the most entertaining games of the regular season, the Yellow Jackets put up three goals on the Warriors-the only team to do so-and ended the game in a 3-3 double-overtime draw.
- Merrimack is 12-5-2 against American International, dating back to 1998.
Scouting American International:
- AIC enters this game on a four game losing streak since winning their first game of the year against Georgian Court University.
- The Yellow Jackets have dropped all three of their conference games this season, failing to score a goal against a Northeast-10 Conference opponent.
- AIC was picked to finish 8th in this year's NE10 Coaches' Preseason Poll.
Up Next
The Warriors return home for another NE10 matchup against Stonehill College on Tuesday, September 25. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m.
