Men's Soccer | September 11, 2023
NEWARK, N.J. - The La Salle University men's soccer team looks to bounce back from its first defeat of the 2023 season as it takes on NJIT Tuesday evening. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., with the contest scheduled to air on ESPN+.
ABOUT THE EXPLORERS
- La Salle (3-1-1) battled weather delays throughout its last contest against Quinnipiac, with the match starting nearly two hours after its scheduled start time and also enduring a 45-minute delay right before the end of the first half.
- The Bobcats scored twice within a minute midway through the first half, then tacked on an insurance goal late in a 3-0 victory.
- The loss was the first for the Explorers on the year, and came despite a 15-6 advantage in shots on the game.
- Earlier last week, senior Omri Ezra converted a penalty kick late in the second half to give La Salle a 1-0 win over Lehigh.
- The match on Tuesday leads into the Atlantic 10 opener for the Explorers, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 16 vs. Saint Joseph's.
ABOUT THE HIGHLANDERS
- NJIT (1-2-2) is coming of back-to-back draws, the latest being a 1-1 tie against Rider on Sept. 8.
- After starting the season with consecutive losses, the Highlanders are unbeaten in their last three matches, including a 4-1 win over Villanova.
- Maximus Barboto is the top playmaker for the team, as he paces the squad with three assists.
- Goncalo Franco and Hugo Tavares each have two goals to lead the team.
