Bucknell University Athletics
Men?s Soccer Travels to Binghamton on Tuesday
9/26/2016 1:49:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Setting the Scene
Who: Bucknell (2-5-2, 0-0-1 PL) at Binghamton (4-2-3, 0-0-0 AE)
When: September 27, 2016 – 7 p.m.
Where: Bearcats Sports Complex, Vestal, N.Y.
Webcast: AmericaEast.com
Live Stats: BUBearcats.com
About the Bison
>> Bucknell is coming off a 1-1 draw against Boston University on Saturday.
>> The Bison and Terriers traded goals in the second half, as Bucknell moved to 2-0-3 all-time against the 2015 NCAA qualifier.
>> Freshman Patrick Mahoney scored his first collegiate goal in the contest, flicking in a header off a corner from Dan Bank.
>> Boston University, picked second in the PL Preseason Poll, nearly scored in the final minute of the first overtime period, but tri-captain Zack Rockmore made a terrific save off the line to force another 10-minute period. Emmett Witmer made six saves in the stalement.
>> Bucknell is 1-2-2 in its last five non-conference road matchups against New York schools.
Scouting the Bearcats
>> Binghamton enters Tuesday following a 3-0 win over Buffalo on Saturday.
>> Nikkos Psarras scored twice in the contest, while Stephen McKenna found the back of the net in the second half. Alejandro Cubillo finished with three saves in the victory.
>> Psarras leads the team in scoring with six points on three goals, while Harrison Wellbacher and Charlie Novoth have each tallied three assists.
>> Cubillo has played every minute in goal for the Bearcats, recording 27 saves with a .730 save percentage and four shutouts.
>> Binghamton is 2-0-1 at Bearcats Sports Complex this season.
Series History
>> Bucknell is 4-5-2 against Binghamton dating back to 2001, including a 1-3-1 mark in its last five meetings.
>> The Bison last played the Bearcats in 2014, dropping a 2-1 decision. Justin Galiani scored the lone goal for Bucknell in the contest.
>> Bucknell is 7-10-4 all-time against current America East opponents.
Up Next
>> The Bison resume Patriot League play on Saturday with a contest at Holy Cross. Game time is 1 p.m. and will broadcast on the Patriot League Network.
