Temple University Athletics
Saturday, September 21
Ambler Sports Complex
2:00 p.m.
Temple University
vs
Villanova
Photo by: Bill Barrett
Men's Soccer Set to Host Rival Villanova
9.20.13 | Men's Soccer
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AMBLER, Pa. – Men's soccer is getting set to host rival Villanova on Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. kickoff at the Ambler Sports Complex. The Owls will look to rebound after two straight losses on the road after starting the season 4-0. Live stats and a stream will be available for both games by clicking the links above.
TEMPLE NOTES...
Winning the first four games of the season, the Owls dropped two road games, losing to Philadelphia Soccer Six rival Saint Joseph's 1-0 last Saturday and Delaware 2-1 on Tuesday. They return home where they have a 3-0 record.
As of Sept. 10, the Owls are ranked fifth in the Mid-Atlantic region of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's latest poll. They moved up five spots from the previous week's poll.
With a victory over Villanova, Temple would be the first American Athletic Conference school to defeat a Big East school since the American Athletic Conference was formed.
Goalkeeper Dan Scheck has continued his stellar play from last season into this year. He has four shutouts in six games this year, leading the conference. He has recording a total of 23 saves. His seven game regular season shutout streak was snapped against Saint Joseph's. He was named Goalie of the Week by the American Athletic Conference and Defender of the Week for the Philadelphia Soccer Six on Sept. 9th.
Jared Martinelli is already off to a blistering start of the 2013 season. He has five goals and two assists to lead the team, including his first career hat trick in a 3-0 victory over Wofford.   He is tied for the best points per game average in the conference with two. He was named Offensive Player of the Week by the American Athletic Conference and Philadelphia Soccer Six on Sept. 9th.
Chas Wilson scored his first goal of the season against Delaware that gave the Owls a lead early in the game. He scored six goals last season.
10 players have started all six games for the Owls, with Sam Heller (two starts) and Nolan Hemmer (four starts) splitting the final starting spot.
Ranked as the #20 recruiting class of 2013, the newcomers for the Owls have already made an impact. Seven newcomers have played, with Stefan Mueller and Robert Sagel starting all six games. Sagel has made the biggest impact so far. He scored his first collegiate goal against Hofstra off a header from a corner kick by Martinelli.
VILLANOVA NOTES...
After going 12-6-2 last season and returning five starters and 15 letterwinners, the Wildcats have started 2-2-1 this season. They recorded their first win on the road Sept. 15th against Stony Brook, winning 1-0. Overall they are 1-2 away.
Aetomiwa Adewole leads the Wildcats in scoring, with two goals and one assist while only starting one game. Five other players have scored for the Wildcats: Hayden Harr, Chris Hill, Colton Bryant, Willis Griffith, and Padraice McCullaugh.
Andrew Weakly has started all five games and played every single minute, allowing 10 goals. He has 22 saves for a .688 save percentage and two shutouts.
The Wildcats have been outscored by opponents 10-8 and outshot 86-65. Taking out their season-opening 7-2 loss at No. 11 New Mexico, The Wildcats have outscored opponents 6-3.
ALL-TIME SERIES...
Temple leads the series 13-9-2. The Wildcats defeated the Owls last season 1-0 on Sept. 25th at home.
UP NEXT...
The Owls continue non-conference play with a game at home against Fordham on Wednesday, Sept. 25th at 3:00 p.m.
AMBLER, Pa. – Men's soccer is getting set to host rival Villanova on Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. kickoff at the Ambler Sports Complex. The Owls will look to rebound after two straight losses on the road after starting the season 4-0. Live stats and a stream will be available for both games by clicking the links above.
TEMPLE NOTES...
Winning the first four games of the season, the Owls dropped two road games, losing to Philadelphia Soccer Six rival Saint Joseph's 1-0 last Saturday and Delaware 2-1 on Tuesday. They return home where they have a 3-0 record.
As of Sept. 10, the Owls are ranked fifth in the Mid-Atlantic region of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's latest poll. They moved up five spots from the previous week's poll.
With a victory over Villanova, Temple would be the first American Athletic Conference school to defeat a Big East school since the American Athletic Conference was formed.
Goalkeeper Dan Scheck has continued his stellar play from last season into this year. He has four shutouts in six games this year, leading the conference. He has recording a total of 23 saves. His seven game regular season shutout streak was snapped against Saint Joseph's. He was named Goalie of the Week by the American Athletic Conference and Defender of the Week for the Philadelphia Soccer Six on Sept. 9th.
Jared Martinelli is already off to a blistering start of the 2013 season. He has five goals and two assists to lead the team, including his first career hat trick in a 3-0 victory over Wofford.   He is tied for the best points per game average in the conference with two. He was named Offensive Player of the Week by the American Athletic Conference and Philadelphia Soccer Six on Sept. 9th.
Chas Wilson scored his first goal of the season against Delaware that gave the Owls a lead early in the game. He scored six goals last season.
10 players have started all six games for the Owls, with Sam Heller (two starts) and Nolan Hemmer (four starts) splitting the final starting spot.
Ranked as the #20 recruiting class of 2013, the newcomers for the Owls have already made an impact. Seven newcomers have played, with Stefan Mueller and Robert Sagel starting all six games. Sagel has made the biggest impact so far. He scored his first collegiate goal against Hofstra off a header from a corner kick by Martinelli.
VILLANOVA NOTES...
After going 12-6-2 last season and returning five starters and 15 letterwinners, the Wildcats have started 2-2-1 this season. They recorded their first win on the road Sept. 15th against Stony Brook, winning 1-0. Overall they are 1-2 away.
Aetomiwa Adewole leads the Wildcats in scoring, with two goals and one assist while only starting one game. Five other players have scored for the Wildcats: Hayden Harr, Chris Hill, Colton Bryant, Willis Griffith, and Padraice McCullaugh.
Andrew Weakly has started all five games and played every single minute, allowing 10 goals. He has 22 saves for a .688 save percentage and two shutouts.
The Wildcats have been outscored by opponents 10-8 and outshot 86-65. Taking out their season-opening 7-2 loss at No. 11 New Mexico, The Wildcats have outscored opponents 6-3.
ALL-TIME SERIES...
Temple leads the series 13-9-2. The Wildcats defeated the Owls last season 1-0 on Sept. 25th at home.
UP NEXT...
The Owls continue non-conference play with a game at home against Fordham on Wednesday, Sept. 25th at 3:00 p.m.
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