Temple University Athletics
Wednesday, October 2
Ambler Sports Complex
3:00 p.m.
Temple University
vs
Connecticut
Photo by: Joseph V. Labolito/Temple University
Men's Soccer Set to Host Nationally Ranked UConn
9.30.13 | Men's Soccer
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AMBLER, Pa. – Men's soccer is getting set to host UConn on Wednesday for a 3:00 p.m. kickoff at the Ambler Sports Complex. The Owls will look to get their first ever win in the American Athletic Conference. Live stats and a stream will be available for both games by clicking the link above.
TEMPLE NOTES...
The Owls are coming off a 3-0 loss at Louisville last Saturday. The Owls played the Cardinals close in the game, but two Cardinals' goals in the second half put the game away. The loss snapped a two game-winning streak for the Owls, both coming at home with 1-0 scores (Villanova and Fordham).  They currently are 6th in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the National Soccer Coaches Association of American's latest rankings.
Goalkeeper Dan Scheck has had a stellar start to the season. He has recorded shutouts in all six wins for the Owls with 37 total saves, and only has allowed six goals all season. He was named Goalie of the Week by the American Athletic Conference and Defender of the Week for the Philadelphia Soccer Six on September 9th. Scheck leads the American Athletic Conference in shutouts, save percentage (.860), and is second in total saves (37).
Jared Martinelli has also had a strong start to 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. Martinelli is tied for the league lead in goals, and his 12 points are second in the American Athletic Conference. Three of his goals are game-winners, tying him for the league lead.
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 nine 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 and is third for the most playing time with 805 minutes. His goal helped him earn weekly honor roll for the American Athletic Conference.
Donovan Fraser was named the Philadelphia Soccer Six Rookie of the Week last week for his game-winning goal in a 1-0 over Villanova on Sept. 2:00 p.m. The goal was the first collegiate goal for Fraser.
The Owls are unbeaten at home (5-0) and outscoring teams 8-0.
UCONN NOTES...
The Huskies have started the season 3-2-2, 0-0-1. Their first American Athletic Conference game was at USF last Friday, and resulted in a 1-1 tie. The Huskies are 1-2-1 in their last four games.
Coming off a regular season Big East championship and reaching the NCAA quarterfinals, UConn was tabbed as the preseason favorite in the American Athletic Conference by the coaches, receiving 64 total points and eight out of nine first place votes. The Huskies are currently ranked no. 22 in the nation, and fourth in the NSCAA Northeast Regional Rankings. The Huskies have been ranked as high as no. 3 in the nation this season.
They have a 1-0-1 record against ranked teams. They tied, 0-0, to #10 Washington at home on Sept 10 and beat #10 Saint Louis 2-1 at home on Sept. 21.
Besides a tie at USF, they lost at Syracuse on Sept. 17 1-0, which leaves them without a road win this season.
Every loss and win for the Huskies has been decided by one goal. They hold a 5-4 advantage in scoring, allowing the least amount of goals in the conference and scoring only one goal after the first half.
Cyle Larin leads the team in points with two goals and one assist.
Mamadou Doudou Diouf was voted the preseason offensive player of the year before the season. He has only one assist so far this season and has missed two games for the Huskies.
Goalkeeper Andre Blake has been led by a stout defense. He has only faced 11 total shots, saving seven of them for a .636 save percentage. Blake has a 0.54 goals allowed average with three shutouts. He was named the preseason goalkeeper of the year for the 2013 season.
Outshooting their opponents 99-38.
ALL-TIME SERIES...
This is the first meeting between the Owls and Huskies.
UP NEXT...
The Owls play their final non-conference game at Drexel on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
AMBLER, Pa. – Men's soccer is getting set to host UConn on Wednesday for a 3:00 p.m. kickoff at the Ambler Sports Complex. The Owls will look to get their first ever win in the American Athletic Conference. Live stats and a stream will be available for both games by clicking the link above.
TEMPLE NOTES...
The Owls are coming off a 3-0 loss at Louisville last Saturday. The Owls played the Cardinals close in the game, but two Cardinals' goals in the second half put the game away. The loss snapped a two game-winning streak for the Owls, both coming at home with 1-0 scores (Villanova and Fordham).  They currently are 6th in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the National Soccer Coaches Association of American's latest rankings.
Goalkeeper Dan Scheck has had a stellar start to the season. He has recorded shutouts in all six wins for the Owls with 37 total saves, and only has allowed six goals all season. He was named Goalie of the Week by the American Athletic Conference and Defender of the Week for the Philadelphia Soccer Six on September 9th. Scheck leads the American Athletic Conference in shutouts, save percentage (.860), and is second in total saves (37).
Jared Martinelli has also had a strong start to 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. Martinelli is tied for the league lead in goals, and his 12 points are second in the American Athletic Conference. Three of his goals are game-winners, tying him for the league lead.
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 nine 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 and is third for the most playing time with 805 minutes. His goal helped him earn weekly honor roll for the American Athletic Conference.
Donovan Fraser was named the Philadelphia Soccer Six Rookie of the Week last week for his game-winning goal in a 1-0 over Villanova on Sept. 2:00 p.m. The goal was the first collegiate goal for Fraser.
The Owls are unbeaten at home (5-0) and outscoring teams 8-0.
UCONN NOTES...
The Huskies have started the season 3-2-2, 0-0-1. Their first American Athletic Conference game was at USF last Friday, and resulted in a 1-1 tie. The Huskies are 1-2-1 in their last four games.
Coming off a regular season Big East championship and reaching the NCAA quarterfinals, UConn was tabbed as the preseason favorite in the American Athletic Conference by the coaches, receiving 64 total points and eight out of nine first place votes. The Huskies are currently ranked no. 22 in the nation, and fourth in the NSCAA Northeast Regional Rankings. The Huskies have been ranked as high as no. 3 in the nation this season.
They have a 1-0-1 record against ranked teams. They tied, 0-0, to #10 Washington at home on Sept 10 and beat #10 Saint Louis 2-1 at home on Sept. 21.
Besides a tie at USF, they lost at Syracuse on Sept. 17 1-0, which leaves them without a road win this season.
Every loss and win for the Huskies has been decided by one goal. They hold a 5-4 advantage in scoring, allowing the least amount of goals in the conference and scoring only one goal after the first half.
Cyle Larin leads the team in points with two goals and one assist.
Mamadou Doudou Diouf was voted the preseason offensive player of the year before the season. He has only one assist so far this season and has missed two games for the Huskies.
Goalkeeper Andre Blake has been led by a stout defense. He has only faced 11 total shots, saving seven of them for a .636 save percentage. Blake has a 0.54 goals allowed average with three shutouts. He was named the preseason goalkeeper of the year for the 2013 season.
Outshooting their opponents 99-38.
ALL-TIME SERIES...
This is the first meeting between the Owls and Huskies.
UP NEXT...
The Owls play their final non-conference game at Drexel on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
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