WASHINGTON – American University men's soccer returns to Reeves Field on Saturday for an afternoon test against the Colgate University Raiders. The Eagles are looking to keep their momentum going from their midweek win over NC State, while the Raiders are looking to bounce back from their loss to Cornell earlier this week. Saturday's game is also the program's Doug Dugan and Alumni Day.
 
QUICK INFO

• Date/Time: Saturday, October 14; 1:00 p.m.
• Site: Washington, D.C. (Reeves Field)
• TV: ESPN+
• Tickets: AUEagles.com/Tickets
• Talent: Marc Serber
• Due to anticipated wet conditions, Saturday's scheduled AU Blue Crew Phil Reeves District Day student pre-game fanfest activations will be rescheduled to the Eagles' men's soccer senior day home game against Army on Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• American leads the all-time series, 13-8-5, and leads 3-2 in the last five meetings.
• The last time the two programs met was last season in the Patriot League Tournament Quarterfinal game in Hamilton, N.Y. American won that meeting 3-1 to advance to the Patriot League Tournament Semifinal game. Cooper Nunn, Evan Schweickert, and Troy Elgersma all scored goals in the win.
• Colgate's last win over American was during the 2019 season in Washington, D.C. The Raiders came away with a 1-0 win in double overtime.

ALUMNI WEEKEND AND DOUG DUGAN AWARD

• The Eagles are excited welcome back alumni to campus and announce the 2022 Doug Dugan award winner this weekend. 
• The Doug Dugan award is named in memory of soccer alumnus and beloved husband, father and friend, Doug Dugan '81. Doug's family, former teammates and classmates remember him as a high-quality player, dedicated teammate and fun-loving individual who remained selfless and ever upbeat as he battled a debilitating disease his entire adult life. This memorial aims to capture Doug's spirit and preserve it as a perpetual example for every Eagles soccer player in the future. 
• The award is given annually to the AU men's soccer player who embodies the attitudes and attributes of leadership and excellence, characteristics for which Doug is fondly remembered – on and off the pitch.  Awarded by fellow teammates and the coaching staff, the awardee will have shown dedication to the team, determined work ethic and a selfless spirit that lifted his teammates to their optimal level.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT AMERICAN

• American enters Saturday's game with a 3-3-4 overall record and an 0-1-3 mark in Patriot League play.
• The Eagles are coming off a big 2-1 win over ACC opponent NC State on Tuesday. Juniors Mustapha Sowe and Sam Hershey netted the Eagles' goals.
• Hershey leads the team in goals with five. Junior Taku Takahashi leads the program in assists with three.
• Hershey was named the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week on Monday for his two-goal performance in the Eagles' 2-2 draw at Lafayette last weekend. 
• Three of the Eagles' goalkeepers have seen action this season. Senior Lorenzo Gordon made his first start of the season on Tuesday at NC State, making three saves and earning the win. Sophomore Matthew Tibbetts has seen the most time in goal for the Eagles, making seven starts and securing two wins.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT COLGATE

• Colgate enters Saturday's game with a 4-8-1 overall record and a 2-2-1 mark in Patriot League play.
• The Raiders are coming off of a 3-1 loss at Cornell on Tuesday. Junior Timmy Donovan netted the Raiders lone goal.
• Senior Aidan Davock leads the team in goals with five, while freshman Connor Cates leads in assists with three.
• Senior Andrew Cooke has been the Raiders primary goalkeeper so far this season. He has started in 10 games and has two shutouts this season.
• The Raiders are an underclassmen heavy class this season as their roster holds 11 freshman and eight sophomores.
• Colgate is led by Erik Ronning in his 19th season at the head of the program. He is joined by assistant coaches Ricky Brown and Tim Stanton

TICKET INFO

• Tickets to the game and to all AU Men's Soccer home games can be purchased here.

HOW TO WATCH ON ESPN+

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