Temple University Athletics
Saturday, March 6
Philadelphia, PA
7:00 PM
Temple University
vs
#2 SMU
Photo by: Zamani Feelings
Men’s Soccer Set to Host Highest Ranked Opponent in AAC History, #2 SMU
3.4.21 | Men's Soccer
PHILADELPHIA-- The Temple men's soccer team will play host to the No. 2 ranked SMU Mustangs. After ascending to the second spot in the NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches poll this week, they are the highest-ranked team in American Athletic Conference history. The 7 p.m. match will be broadcast live on ESPN+ from the Temple Sports Complex.
THE OWL POST
> After claiming victory week one, the Owls have lost three straight by one goal each. They are currently tied for 5th in the AAC alongside UCF.
> Sophomore's Mike Eijgendaal and Amir Cohen have emerged as legitimate offensive weapons. Cohen notched his second goal of the season last week off an assist from Eijgendaal, who scored his first Division I goal the week prior.
> Last match saw the debut of goalkeeper Eoin Gawronski. The redshirt freshman was solid relief in the second half and made his first collegiate save.
LAST TIME OUT: USF 2, @TEMPLE 1
> The Owls were defeated by the USF Bulls 2-1 at home.
> All three goals were scored in the first half. Temple struck first, but the Bulls put two on the board only seven minutes apart to take the lead.
> Despite largely dominating the second half in terms of possession, the Owls only were able to get a total of two shots on net throughout the entire match.
> With the loss, Temple has dropped straight three at home for the first time since the 2014 season.
SCOUTING SMU
> The SMU Mustangs have been dominant so far this season.
> The Mustangs are one of three programs in the nation who have not allowed a goal while having played more than one match.
> SMU has the best scoring offense in the country putting in a staggering 4.67 goals per match.
> While several players have impressed this season for the Mustangs, Papa N'doye leads the conference in several key offensive categories. The native of Senegal leads the conference in goals, goals per game, shots per game, and points.
SERIES HISTORY vs. SMU
> Temple and SMU are meeting for the ninth time in series history with the Owls posting a record of 1-6-1.
> The Owls claimed their first and only victory over the Mustangs on October 8, 2016 with a 1-0 win.
> Last season No. 11 SMU defeated Temple in the final game of the regular season in a 2-1, double overtime classic.
THE OWL POST
> After claiming victory week one, the Owls have lost three straight by one goal each. They are currently tied for 5th in the AAC alongside UCF.
> Sophomore's Mike Eijgendaal and Amir Cohen have emerged as legitimate offensive weapons. Cohen notched his second goal of the season last week off an assist from Eijgendaal, who scored his first Division I goal the week prior.
> Last match saw the debut of goalkeeper Eoin Gawronski. The redshirt freshman was solid relief in the second half and made his first collegiate save.
LAST TIME OUT: USF 2, @TEMPLE 1
> The Owls were defeated by the USF Bulls 2-1 at home.
> All three goals were scored in the first half. Temple struck first, but the Bulls put two on the board only seven minutes apart to take the lead.
> Despite largely dominating the second half in terms of possession, the Owls only were able to get a total of two shots on net throughout the entire match.
> With the loss, Temple has dropped straight three at home for the first time since the 2014 season.
SCOUTING SMU
> The SMU Mustangs have been dominant so far this season.
> The Mustangs are one of three programs in the nation who have not allowed a goal while having played more than one match.
> SMU has the best scoring offense in the country putting in a staggering 4.67 goals per match.
> While several players have impressed this season for the Mustangs, Papa N'doye leads the conference in several key offensive categories. The native of Senegal leads the conference in goals, goals per game, shots per game, and points.
SERIES HISTORY vs. SMU
> Temple and SMU are meeting for the ninth time in series history with the Owls posting a record of 1-6-1.
> The Owls claimed their first and only victory over the Mustangs on October 8, 2016 with a 1-0 win.
> Last season No. 11 SMU defeated Temple in the final game of the regular season in a 2-1, double overtime classic.
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