PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania men's soccer team concludes the home portion of its 2021 schedule Saturday against the Princeton Tigers. Opening kick is scheduled for 7 p.m., with Senior Night ceremonies taking place prior to that.
MATCH DAY 15: Princeton at Penn
Saturday, Nov. 6 | 7 p.m.
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The Series with Princeton
Penn holds the slight advantage all-time (48-45-10), though the Tigers are 6-2-2 since 2010 with Penn's last win coming in 2013.
As was the case with last week's opponent Brown, each of the last four matches in the series have gone to overtime, with two ending in draws.
About Princeton
The Tigers are 5-0-0 in Ivy League play this season, four points ahead of second-place Yale. and can clinch the conference title Saturday with a win or a tie and a Yale loss or tie.
Princeton has outscored its five conference opponents this season, on average, by two goals per match.
In Princeton's five Ivy League battles, Kevin O'Toole has six goals and six assists, both conference bests, and has recorded at least two points in all five contests.
Jack Roberts is second in conference play in goals-against average (.975) and save percentage (.821).
Senior Night
Saturday's contest marks the final match for seven graduating players from Penn:
Joey Bhangdia, RC Williams,
Spencer Higgins,
Fayez Merchant,
Matt Leigh,
Brendan Hanrahan, and
Anthony Rovito. There will be a brief ceremony prior to kickoff to honor their respective careers. The seven Quakers being recognized Saturday have combined for 20 goals and 10 assists during their careers.
Quaker Notemeal
*Penn has failed to score in consecutive contests for the first time this season despite earning 10 and eight corner kicks, respectively; they are the team's two highest totals this season.
*Leigh has been among the most efficient strikers in the conference this season, with 12 of his 17 shots being on target (70.6 percent); that is tops among any player with at least 15 shots.
*The Quakers will finish the season as the lone 2-0-0 team in Philly Soccer Six action.
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