WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. - The West Liberty University men's soccer team will kickoff the home slate tomorrow afternoon when the Hilltoppers welcome Davis & Elkins College to West Family Athletic Complex. Kickoff between the Hilltoppers and Senators is set for 1:00 p.m.
GAME DETAILS:
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
Opponent: Davis & Elkins College (Mountain East Conference)
Locations: West Liberty, W.Va. (West Family Athletic Complex)
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m.
WEST LIBERTY STORYLINES:
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West Liberty was picked fourth in the Mountain East Conference Men's Soccer Preseason Poll
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The Hilltoppers 2023 MEC postseason run came to a close in quarterfinal play against the Senators during the 2023 season.. The match ended in a tie, unfortunately the Senators edged the Hilltoppers on penalty kicks, 5-4
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Sophomore forward Zachary Forehard drove home the first goal of the season for the Black and Gold in the season opener at Ohio Dominican
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Vitor Otsuka had the other shot-on-target for the Hilltoppers
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The Hilltoppers held the lead over Ohio Dominican up until the final minutes when Panther forward Felipe Corral snuck a shot past Hilltopper goalkeeper Colton Callen in the 88th minute
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Senior goalkeeper Callen had an impressive evening, charting 9 saves in the match
DAVIS AND ELKINS STORYLINES:
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The Senators were picked 2nd in the MEC Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll
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Davis & Elkins finished the 2023 season with an overall record of 9-7-4 and 7-5-2 in league play
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The Senators 2023 season ended against Charleston in the Mountain East Conference Men's Soccer Tournament
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Senator Head Coach enters his second season at the helm of the Senator program
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Davis & Elkins blanked Ashland in their season opener, 4-0
SERIES HISTORY:
The Hilltoppers and Senators have met 10 times dating back to the fall of 2019. Davis and Elkins lead the all-time series 1-8-1.
UP NEXT:
The Hilltoppers hit the road for a midweek MEC match in Beckley, West Virginia. The Hilltoppers take on the Concord Mountain Lions at Paul Cline Sports Complex. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday September 11.
