Men's Soccer | 10/28/2017 7:07:00 PM
FORT MYERS, FL—The ASUN Conference men's soccer match between Florida Gulf Coast and NJIT scheduled for Saturday, October 28 has been postponed due to heavy rain and unplayable field conditions.
The match is rescheduled for Sunday, October 29 at 12Noon at FGCU Soccer Complex.
NJIT and FGCU will battle for the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye.
NJIT holds the advantage heading into the night as they have scored more goals in conference play (9) compared to the Eagles (7).
That means that NJIT would earn the No. 2 seed with a win or draw in Fort Myers.
FGCU can only clinch the No. 2 spot and the bye in the opening round with a victory.
NJIT (8-6-3; 3-1-1)
Next Two Matches: at FGCU (10/29 - 12 PM - Facebook Live); ASUN Championship First Round/Semifinal
Last Two Matches: T, 1-1 (2OT) vs. North Florida; L, 3-1 at Temple
The Highlanders have an opportunity to grab a first-round bye and hosting duties as the No. 2 seed with a win or draw at FGCU. NJIT has only hosted one ASUN Championship contest (Men's Basketball) in any sport since joining the league.
With 25 goals scored this season, NJIT has equaled its scoring output from last season. Leading the team and all of NCAA Division I Men's Soccer is senior
Mamadou Guirassy, who tallied his 16th goal against North Florida
One of the bright young midfielders in the league this season is
Pablo Jimenez for NJIT. The freshman has collected seven assists, which leads the conference and ranks tied for first in the NJIT Division I era.
Sophomore keeper
Victor Pujades has been a mainstay in net for the Highlanders since arriving on campus. He has played and started in 33 of a possible 35 games. He leads the ASUN with 78 total saves this season.
FGCU (6-5-3; 3-1-1)
Next Two Matches: vs. NJIT (10/29; 12 PM - Facebook Live); at FAU (10/31; 7 PM)
Last Two Matches: T, 1-1 (2OT) at South Florida; L, 2-1 at USC Upstate
FGCU enters the final weekend of conference play looking for a victory vs. NJIT. The Eagles have either been the No. 1 or No. 2 seed in every ASUN Championship they have participated in.
The Eagles' offense ranks third entering this weekend's action with 24 goals. Albert Ruiz scored in midweek action at USF, the second goal of the season for last year's MAC Hermann Trophy finalist
Playing at home has been a big key for the Eagles this season. They are 4-1-1 playing at the FGCU Soccer Complex. In those six matches they own a +4 goal differential (12-8)
Sunday's meeting marks just the second all-time meeting between FGCU and NJIT. Last year, FGCU secured a convincing 4-1 victory on the road. Dylan Sacramento scored twice and added an assist in the victory.
