Post by FU73 on Oct 18, 2018 6:25:20 GMT -5
Going into the game at Siena, the Stags led the MAAC in goals scored per game (1.92) and points per game (5.25). On a day when the team's potent offense struggled a bit, the Fairfield defense put forward yet another consistent performance that kept Siena off the scoreboard and allowed the Stags to win their sixth straight game with a 1-0 decision.
"Today was a resilient defensive performance against a well-rested and hungry Siena team," Head Coach Carl Rees said. "We received strong leadership from Jonas Vergin, Daniel Bjorck, Nadav Zarmi, and Matt McGlinchey, who provided stability for our younger attacking players."
"It's great to see Joey Meyer grab the winner today," Coach Rees said. "He is always a threat in the final third and today only proved his ability on the attack."
Fairfield (9-4)(6-0) is the only unbeaten team in MAAC play but Quinnipiac (5-1-0) and Marist (5-1-0) are just one game behind the Stags. Quinnipiac opens the Stags' home stretch on Saturday night at 7 pm and looks for a strong performance from Eamon Whelan who leads the MAAC with eight goals and 17 points. Marist on the other hand features goalkeeper Ryan Sinnott who is tied for the conference lead with a 0.76 goals against average. The Red Foxes will come to Lessing Field on October 24 for a 7 pm start.
MAAC Men's Soccer Standings
School-MAAC-Overall-Streak
Fairfield 6-0-0, 9-4-0 W6
Marist 5-1-1, 6-4-3 T1
Quinnipiac 5-1-0, 7-5-1 W1
Iona 3-3-1, 7-5-2 W2
Saint Peter's 3-2-1, 6-6-2 W2
Manhattan 3-4-0, 10-5-0 L2
Rider 3-3-0, 4-8-1 L3
Canisius 2-3-1, 4-6-2 T1
Siena 2-4-0, 3-8-3 L4
Niagara 1-5-0, 3-11-0 L2
Monmouth 0-7-0, 2-11-1 L7