SLIAC Men's Soccer Quarterfinal Preview: No.5 Fontbonne at No. 4 Blackburn
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The No. 5 seeded Fontbonne University men’s soccer team opens the SLIAC Tournament on Tuesday when they’ll visit No. 4 Blackburn. Kick-off at 3 p.m.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fontbonne
(7-10-0, 7-8-0)
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0 | 2 | 2 |
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Blackburn
(12-9-0, 9-6-0)
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0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
Blackburn
| Game Statistics | Fontbonne | Blackburn |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 18 (8) | 16 (8) |
| Saves | 7 | 6 |
| Fouls | 6 | 15 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 2 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The No. 5 seeded Fontbonne University men's soccer team opens the SLIAC Tournament on Tuesday when they'll visit No. 4 Blackburn. Kick-off at 3 p.m.
Fontbonne (6-10; 6-8 SLIAC) at Blackburn (12-8; 9-5 SLIAC)
When: November 12th, 2021
Where: Carlinville, Ill.
Time: 3 p.m.
Season Series: Tied 1-1
Last Meeting: Fontbonne def. Blackburn, 4-3 (10/23)
A Look At Fontbonne
- After dropping the first meeting 1-0, the Griffins split the season series with a 4-3 win against the Beavers back on Oct. 23rd.
- The team got two goals from Zack Lyeki, while Jared Lyeki and Joseph Huster added the other goals.
- Dominic Haggard made three saves in the win.
- The Griffins are coming off a 2-0 loss against Greenville in its season finale.
- Tanner Harris and Zack Lyeki each lead the balanced attack with a career-high five goals each.
- Jared Lyeki, Trent Calvert, and Joe Noah have four goals apiece.
- In net, Dominic Haggard leads with 54 saves and a 2.23 goals against average.
A Look At Blackburn
- After losing four of five, the Beavers closed out the regular season on a high note with wins over Westminster and Spalding by a combined score of 9-2.
- Zibo Siamsipa leads the offense with 11 goals and is on top in the SLIAC with 14 assists for 36 points.
- Luke Atkinson will be another player to look out for with eight goals and one assist for 17 points.
- Anthony Coppotelli and Hayden Reese have six and five goals, respectively.
- In goal, Dawson Klunk leads the Beavers with 84 saves and a 1.62 goals against average.
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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