Fontbonne Men's Soccer Opens Season Against Cornell and Wabash
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men’s soccer team will get its 2021 season underway on Friday when they’ll visit Cornell College. On Sunday, the team hosts Wabash at 3 p.m., in its home opener.
Team Stats
Wabash
| Game Statistics | Wabash | Fontbonne |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 21 (8) | 5 (3) |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Fouls | 10 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 1 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
Cornell College
| Game Statistics | Fontbonne | Cornell College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 10 (2) | 17 (10) |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Fouls | 7 | 18 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 8 |
| Offsides | 5 | 6 |
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men's soccer team will get its 2021 season underway on Friday when they'll visit Cornell College. On Sunday, the team hosts Wabash at 3 p.m., in its home opener.
Fontbonne (0-0) at Cornell (1-1)
When: September 10th, 2021
Where: Mount Vernon, Iowa
Time: 5 p.m.
Live Video: HERE
Live Stats: HERE
Game Notes: HERE
Fontbonne (0-0) vs. Wabash (1-1)
When: September 12th, 2021
Where: Centene Stadium
Time: 3 p.m.
Live Video: HERE
Live Stats: HERE
Game Notes: HERE
Fontbonne Notes
- The Griffins are coming off a 6-9 overall record and going 5-6 in conference play last spring.
- The team was picked to finish fourth in SLIAC Preseason Poll.
- Fontbonne returns its leading goal scorer, Trent Calvert, who ended with four goals and one assist.
- Joe Noah and Kaleb Wilson also return after scoring two goals each.
- In net, Blake Hinerman is the lone returner after appearing in four games and collecting a 1.30 goals against average.
- Newcomers TJ Balducci, Dominic Haggard, Luca Roma, Ian Steinkamp, and Blake King look to make an impact this fall.
Cornell Notes
- The Rams are off to a 1-1 start in 2021.
- The team fell 4-1 against No. 5 Luther College in its season opener, but followed with a 1-0 win over Coe College on Monday.
- Zach Miller and Mardoche Ntonku have scored the goals for Cornell.
- In net, Will Bickel made four saves in 180:00 minutes played.
Wabash Notes
- After going 10-6-3 in 2019, the Little Giants have split its first two games in 2021.
- The team opened with a 4-2 win over Franklin College on September 1st.
- On September 3rd, the Little Giants fell 2-1 against No. 19 ranked University of Chicago.
- Prior to its game against the Griffins, the Little Giants fae Principia College on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
- Thus far, the Little Giants average 19.5 shots per game.
- Coledon Johnson paces the offense with two goals.
- Jordan Donsky, Timothy Herring, and Joseph Kaefer have scored once.
- In goal, Henry Giesel and Michael Bertram have combined for four saves.
About Fontbonne University
Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.
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