Men's Soccer to Host Daniel Webster College
The Matchup: Elms College Blazers (6-10 overall, 3-4 NECC) vs. Daniel Webster College Eagles (9-5-2 overall, 5-1-1 NECC)
Date: Saturday, October 29
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Site: Leary Field (Chicopee, Mass.)
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All-Time Series: Daniel Webster College leads the all-time series with Elms College, 5-4 dating back to the first meeting in 1998.
Last Meeting: Daniel Webster posted a 4-0 victory over Elms on Oct. 30, 2010 in Nashua, N.H.
Setting The Scene: Elms enters Saturday's regular season finale currently riding a three-game winning streak that includes a pair of New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) victories over Mitchell College and Wheelock College. Daniel Webster takes the field with a 3-0-1 record in its last four outings, playing to a 1-1 double overtime tie against Regis College on Oct. 26 in its most recent contest.
Scouting The Eagles: Daniel Webster drew first blood in their NECC tie against Regis using an early goal by Spencer Bernard (Windsor Locks, Conn.) to claim a 1-0 lead. After the Pride knotted the game at 1-1, Joe Keene (Bristol, N.H.) kept Regis off balance for the rest of the contest, notching eight saves to preserve the stalemate. Bernard is the team leader in goals scored with eight so far this season, while Keene has been stellar between the pipes for the Eagles, recording 104 saves through 16 games. In last season's 4-0 win over Elms, Bernard scored twice, while Keene made three saves against the Blazers.
Celebrating The Seniors: Saturday's game marks the final regular season game and senior day. Following the 2011 season, the Blazers will graduate three seniors from its squad: midfielders Jonathan Coyne (East Longmeadow, Mass.) and Adam Schnopp (Pittsfield, Mass.) and goalkeeper Ryan Sullivan (Agawam, Mass.).
Jonathan Coyne: In three seasons with the Blazers, Jonathan has been a steady presence in the midfield, contributing two assists. During the 2010 season, Jonathan made three appearances between the pipes and registered 13 saves.
Adam Schnopp: Adam is a three-year member of the program and during his career he has seen steady action in the Blazers' midfield. Adam has been an offensive threat scoring four goals during his career, which includes two scores during last season's campaign.
Ryan Sullivan: A four-year member of the program, Ryan became the program's all-time saves leader earlier this season and has amassed an impressive 390 saves during his career - 99 saves ahead of the previous record holder. He is also the league's saves leader this season with 116.
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