Utica, NY (September 19, 2014)- The Utica College men's soccer looks to get back on track this Saturday as they open Empire 8 conference play against Houghton. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Charles A. Gaetano Stadium. 

FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION: If you are unable to attend the game UC will provide numerous opportunities to enjoy the action… Links to all game coverage including Live Stats, Live Audio provided by Utica College's WPNR radio station, and Live Video are available … Fans can also follow live updates on Twitter and Instagram: @UCPioneers and make sure to like the Pioneers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ucpioneers… If you are at the game and on Twitter, or talking about the game on Twitter, be sure to use #LetsGoUC.

LAST TIME OUT: The Pioneers suffered a 4-0 loss to Hobart College on Wednesday afternoon … They were out shot by the Statesmen 19-3 and downed in corner kicks 11-3 … Senior goalie David Abdou (Whitesboro, NY/Whitesboro) played all 90 minutes in the net  for Utica saving a total of six shots. 

LEADING THE WAY: Although senior Shane Ruffing (Rochester, NY/Westborough) has not scored in the past three games, he leads the team in points (12) with six goals on the season … Shane currently leads the Empire 8 in points, points per game, goals, and goals per game. 

STAYING ON TOP: Senior Chris Stashko (Apalachin, NY/Apalachin) still holds the number one sport on the Empire 8 conference in assists and assist per game … Senior goalie David Abdou (Whitesboro, NY/Whitesboro) is also holding a number one spot on the conference with the three shutouts on the season.  

REDEMPION: Last year the Pioneers fell short, 1-0, to Houghton on Houghton's home turf … The Pioneers were able to outshoot the Highlanders 5-4, but could not find the back of the net. 

SCOUTING THE HIGHLANDERS: The Highlanders (3-3) are coming off a 1-0 victory against Medaille … Sophomore Landon Sheaffer leads the Highlanders with five points on nine shots, while senior teammate Jared Toth sits one point behind him with four. 

LOOKING AHEAD: The Pioneers with host Hamilton College on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Charles A. Gaetano Stadium. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. 


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