Game Notes

The Franklin & Marshall men's soccer team (5-1-2, 1-0-1 CC) plays host to two Centennial Conference foes, beginning with Muhlenberg (3-3-2, 1-0-1 CC) at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Diplomats return to Tylus Field Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to play Dickinson (6-3, 2-0 CC).

Last Week

F&M found the back of the net three times in its 3-1 win over William Paterson Wednesday evening. Nic Petruso scored his first career goal to put the Diplomats ahead early in the third minute of play. After the Pioneers tied the score in the 17th minute, Shay Adamson found Jack Nury on a corner kick to once again give the Diplomats the lead. F&M added an insurance goal in the 76th minute on a strike from Matias Arbelaez that put the game away. The Diplomats outshot William Paterson 19-8 in the game. Read the recap here.

Franklin & Marshall played McDaniel to a scoreless draw in its CC game Saturday afternoon. It is F&M's second tie this season, and the first scoreless draw since its 2018 matchup with Muhlenberg. Read the recap here.

Last Time

The Diplomats defeated Muhlenberg 4-3 in their 2021 CC match. F&M scored three second half goals to push past the Mules in the game. Steven Yakita '21 recorded five points (two goals and one assist) in the win. A.J. Kopacz '21 and Magnus Parente '21 were the other two Diplomat goal scorers. Shay Adamson tallied an assist in the victory. Read the recap here.

F&M broke a 1-1 tie with two second half scores to beat Dickinson 3-1 in their 2021 CC match. Oscar Horwitz scored a 51st minute goal to give the Diplomats the lead. Steven Yakita's score in the 63rd minute provided F&M for the rest of regulation. F&M outshot the Red Devils 10-1 in the win. Read the recap here.

Muhlenberg Team Preview

The Mules hold a 3-3-2 overall record and 1-0-1 conference record. Against CC teams, Muhlenberg beat McDaniel, 3-1, before tying Washinton, 1-1, last week. Chris Richards has the team-lead in goals with four. Taylan Akdag has dished out a team-high three assists this fall. Goalkeeper Ben Mulford has a 1..43 goals-against average and save percentage of 61.5 percent. Mulford also has one shutout this season.

Dickinson Team Preview

Dickinson has a 6-3 overall record with two CC wins against Haverford and Ursinus. Forward Ethan Jarden has the team-high in points with 10 (four goals, two assists). Goalkeeper Andrew Kempe has a 1.38 goals-against average and a save percentage of 71.1 percent.