ASUN Conference Play Commences Saturday for Men’s Soccer

Saturday, October 1

Jacksonville, Fla.

7:00 p.m.

University of North Florida

Lipscomb

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9/30/2016 9:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

By: Scott Fitzgerald | Athletic Communications

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Men's soccer returns to Hodges Stadium for the first time since early September on Saturday night when the Ospreys host Lipscomb (5-3-1). The match opens a pivotal three-game home stand of ASUN matches for North Florida (4-3-1).

Game Details
Date	Saturday Oct. 1
Time	7:00 p.m.
Location	Jacksonville, Fla. (Hodges Stadium)
Opponent	Lipscomb
Coverage	ASUNTV \| Live Stats

Life on the Road: The Ospreys closed a four-game stint away from Hodges Stadium last Saturday night with a 2-0 loss to Georgia Southern. The Ospreys were 1-3 on the road trip that included a pair of 1-0 losses to No. 8 Denver and regionally ranked USF. The Ospreys secured their fourth-straight victory against UCF last Wednesday with a 2-1 triumph in Orlando.

Home Sweet Home: The Ospreys 2-0-1 this season at Hodges Stadium and are unbeaten in their last 10 games at home. The last loss to an ASUN opponent at Hodges Stadium came on Oct. 18, 2014 in a 1-0 loss to Lipscomb. In the past two seasons, North Florida is 6-1-1 at home against ASUN opponents.

Tournament Rematch: Last year Lipscomb and North Florida engaged in one of the most exciting playoff games in ASUN history. Vying for a spot in the championship game, the two teams tied 1-1 after regulation. In the second overtime Helge Pietschmann headed in the game-winner in the 109^th minute of a failed penalty kick attempt for the game-winning goal.

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Series History: North Florida has won the last three meetings against Lipscomb including two in the postseason. The Ospreys own a 7-5-1 advantage in the all-time series that began in 2005. The Bisons have three wins at Hodges Stadiums (2008, 2010, 2014).

Close Calls: The Ospreys have not been far off in their last six losses dating back to last season. Of the last six defeats, five of them have been by one goal, including two against nationally ranked opponents.

ASUN Leader: Senior goalkeeper Juanes Fajardo has an ASUN-low, 0.89 goals against average. He has only allowed four goals in 405 minutes this season.

About Lipscomb: The Bisons are two games into their ASUN schedule with a 2-0 win over Stetson on Sept. 21 and a 2-1 loss at Jacksonville last Saturday. Lipscomb has played in four overtime games this season including the last two contests. On Wednesday night they played No. 20 Kentucky to a 1-1 draw in Lexington. Goalkeeper Christopher Zappia made six saves in the contest and squandered a number of close range opportunities for the Wildcats. Sophomore Logan Paynter, a 2015 First Team All-Conference selection leads the team with 12 points (5g, 2a).