UMAC Game of the Week: Minnesota Morris vs. St. Scholastica - Men's Soccer
The UMAC Game of the Week runs each Thursday during the conference regular season and breaks down one key matchup from one sport. The 2017-18 season also welcomes the UMAC Weekly Update covering the Game of the Week and other important happenings from around the UMAC.
***UPDATE***
Minnesota Morris defeats St. Scholastica 1-0 in OT, ending the Saints' NCAA record 118-conference unbeaten streak.
The Matchup
Saturday, Oct. 14 - College of St. Scholastica at the University of Minnesota Morris, men's soccer, 3:15 p.m. in Morris, Minnesota
What's at Stake
- Push for the title - A win for St. Scholastica would bring the squad to 27 points and 9-0 in the conference with just three games remaining on the schedule. This would extend the Saints' lead in the standings and bring them one step closer to an eighth-straight conference title.
- Playoff position - Minnesota Morris enters with a record of 4-3-1 and 13 points that puts them easily in the mix for a playoff position. A win would help the Cougars make a push for a top three position and would make the race for first place a bit more interesting.
- Recent rivalry - Any game in the last decde between the Cougars and Saints can be dubbed as a rivalry, and in men's soccer it has been 10 years since any other UMAC team than the two has won a regular season title and 11 years for a tournament title.
Previously in Action
- Minnesota Morris suffered a disappointing 4-0 loss at the University of Northwestern Wednesday that allowed Martin Luther College to close the gap on the Cougars to just one point.
- St. Scholastica picked up its third UMAC shutout win Wednesday in a convincing 4-0 victory at Northland College.
Need to Know
- Unstoppable - The Saints have not lost a UMAC game since 2009 when Minnesota Morris won 1-0. Their 118-straight conference unbeaten is a NCAA record.
- Just one - The two teams played earlier this season with only one goal separating them as CSS won 2-1 behind two goals from Luke Buckton.
- End of a streak - Prior to Wednesday's loss to Northwestern, Minnesota Morris had won four-straight conference games with its last loss coming at the hands of St. Scholastica.
Players to Watch - Minnesota Morris
- Gabe Arreguin, So., M/F - UMAC stats: 2g, 4 pts.
- Luqman Barre, Sr., M - UMAC stats: 2g, 8a, 10 pts., (second in assists)
- Cody Christ, Sr., G - All-UMAC last season; UMAC stats - .830 sv.%, 1.30 GAA
- Bona Usha, Sr., M/F - UMAC stats: 1g, 1a, 3 pts.
Players to Watch - St. Scholastica
- Luke Buckton, Jr., M - All-UMAC last season; UMAC stats: 11g, 7a, 27 pts. (leads UMAC in all)
- Sandy Davidson-Hunt, Sr., G - UMAC stats: .833 sv.%, .639 GAA, 3 SO (leads UMAC in all)
- Darby Henderson, Jr., F - Honorable Mention last season; UMAC stats: 5g, 4a, 14 pts.
- Juan Ochoa, Fy., F - UMAC stats: 5g, 2a, 12 pts.
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