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Men's Soccer Cameron Brennan

Pitch Preview - MSOC: Northeastern State

Eastern matchs up with the Riverhawks for the first time in over a decade in Saturday road clash

PORTALES, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico Men's Soccer look to bounce back after a defeat, taking their first road trip of the season. The Greyhounds travel to Northeastern State, to face the Riverhawks in a non-conference contest on Sat., Sept. 14, beginning at 2 p.m. (MT) / 3 p.m. (CT).

TUNE IN

  • The game will be broadcast on the MIAA Network. Fans can purchase a single game pass to watch the event for $15.
  • Fans planning to attend the game can purchase tickets in advance, costing $5 for a general admission ticket. Tickets
  • Live statistics will be available for Saturday's contest: ENMU vs NSU Live Stats

SERIES INSIGHT

  • The Greyhounds meet up with the Riverhawks for the first time in over a decade, as the Eastern look for their first win against NSU.
  • Both programs were conference rivals in the 2000's when both teams played in the Southwest Soccer Conference.
  • The Riverhawks have never lost against the Greyhounds, holding a 10-0-2 standing. The last meeting was a road victory for Northeastern State, beating ENMU 2-1 in double overtime (9/23/11).
  • Of the two draws in series history, one occurred in Tahlequah, Okla. (2-2, 10/19/07), while the other happened in Portales (2-2, 10/24/10).
  • The first ever meeting was in 2004, as Northeastern State finished with a 1-0 win at home.

SCOUTING THE GREYHOUNDS

  • Looking to bounce back after their first defeat of the season, the Greyhounds had to Oklahoma with a 1-1-1 record.
  • Eastern suffered defeat to West Texas A&M in its last match, 3-1, as Pablo Nodar scored a second half goal to eliminate a shutout.
  • Nodar joins three other Greyhound scorers this season, while Ben Sauerländer leads the team with four points (1 g, 2 a), and Teddy McIntyre has a pair of assists to his name.
  • Milo Paci has deputized in goal for the first three games, making 11 saves with 1.33 goals against average.
  • Per contest, the Greyhounds are finding 7.3 shots per game with 3.0 shots on goal per game.

SCOUTING THE RIVERHAWKS

  • The Riverhawks are in search for their first win of the season, holding a 0-2-1 overall record.
  • Most recently, Northeastern State held a 0-0 draw against Lone Star Conference opponent Lubbock Christian. Both teams had opportunities, but did not find a winning goal.
  • Carl Murch found the back of the net in the opening three games, scoring an unassisted goal in a 2-1 defeat to Drury (9/9). Both Ivan Lopes and Luis Felipe Karam have six shots this season, while Carter Adams has a team best three shots on goal.
  • In net, Gonzalo Castells has played all three games for the Riverhawks with nine saves and conceding three goals.
  • As a team, Northeastern State finds 9.7 shots per game, with three shots on goal per game. NSU averages 10 fouls per game, with six total cards this season (five yellows, 1 red).

Players Mentioned

Pablo Nodar

#21 Pablo Nodar

Junior
Milo Paci

#26 Milo Paci

Freshman
Teddy McIntyre

#27 Teddy McIntyre

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Pablo Nodar

#21 Pablo Nodar

Junior
Milo Paci

#26 Milo Paci

Freshman
Teddy McIntyre

#27 Teddy McIntyre

Freshman