Saturday, October 27
Jacksonville, Fla.
7:00 p.m.
University of North Florida
vs
NJIT
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Ospreys Look to Extend Season on Senior Night
10/26/2018 12:36:00 PM | Men's Soccer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Saturday night's match at Hodges Stadium will feature a whirlwind of emotions as the Ospreys host NJIT on Senior Night at 7 p.m.
The contest marks the last home match at Hodges Stadium for Tawan Seles, Ivan Castro and Shane Nicholson while the Ospreys and Highlanders are playing to earn a birth in the ASUN Men's Soccer Championships.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL
Date: Saturday, Oct. 27
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Hodges Stadium (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Opponent: NJIT
Coverage: Live Stream | Live Stats
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Quick Kicks
Thoughts From The Top
"We are looking forward to closing out the season on senior night vs. NJIT. We are looking to secure an ASUN Tournament berth on Saturday and know that we currently control our own destiny." – head coach Derek Marinatos
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Scouting the NJIT Highlanders
NJIT enters the match with a 6-10 overall record and 1-4 mark in ASUN play. Rene White is third in the ASUN with 10 goals and 22 points on the season. Pablo Jimenez had netted two goals, followed by Andrew Nino and Victor Gomez with two goals apiece.
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Goalkeeper Victor Pujades is 6-5-0 on the season with 50 saves, 1.50 goals-against average and a .725 save percentage.
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Head coach Fernando Barboto is in his third season leading the NJIT program and has compiled a record of 22-23-8. Barboto is 155-157-2 in 19 overall seasons of coaching.
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Series History
The all-time series is knotted up at one apiece through three meetings as both teams are 1-1-1. The two teams played to a 1-1 tie at NJIT last season on Oct. 22, 2017.
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The contest marks the last home match at Hodges Stadium for Tawan Seles, Ivan Castro and Shane Nicholson while the Ospreys and Highlanders are playing to earn a birth in the ASUN Men's Soccer Championships.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL
Date: Saturday, Oct. 27
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Hodges Stadium (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Opponent: NJIT
Coverage: Live Stream | Live Stats
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Quick Kicks
- The Ospreys are 3-10 on the season and 2-3 in ASUN play after falling 5-0 on Wednesday night at FGCU.
- North Florida can clinch a spot in the ASUN Championship with a win over NJIT.
- UNF can also clinch a bid with a tie and Stetson loss to Lipscomb OR an Osprey loss and a Stetson tie or loss will also extend the season for the Ospreys.
- Mikey Connell leads UNF with six goals and two assists for a season total of 14 points.
- Collin Scott has netted a pair of goals while five other Ospreys have scored a goal.
- Goalkeeper Philip D'Amico is 3-7 on the season with 44 saves.
Thoughts From The Top
"We are looking forward to closing out the season on senior night vs. NJIT. We are looking to secure an ASUN Tournament berth on Saturday and know that we currently control our own destiny." – head coach Derek Marinatos
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Scouting the NJIT Highlanders
NJIT enters the match with a 6-10 overall record and 1-4 mark in ASUN play. Rene White is third in the ASUN with 10 goals and 22 points on the season. Pablo Jimenez had netted two goals, followed by Andrew Nino and Victor Gomez with two goals apiece.
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Goalkeeper Victor Pujades is 6-5-0 on the season with 50 saves, 1.50 goals-against average and a .725 save percentage.
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Head coach Fernando Barboto is in his third season leading the NJIT program and has compiled a record of 22-23-8. Barboto is 155-157-2 in 19 overall seasons of coaching.
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Series History
The all-time series is knotted up at one apiece through three meetings as both teams are 1-1-1. The two teams played to a 1-1 tie at NJIT last season on Oct. 22, 2017.
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