The Blue Jays edged #8 Albertus Magnus College, 1-0, behind an 18th-minute penalty kick from senior Nicholas Simpson (Mansfield, Conn.) in their quarterfinal matchup.<\/p>\n
QUICK FACTS<\/p>\n
University of Saint Joseph is 6-0-2 at home this fall and carries an 18-game unbeaten streak at the USJ Athletics Complex, having not lost on its home turf since a 5-1 setback to Wheaton College on September 7, 2024.<\/p>\n
Saint Joseph’s is 2-5-1 on the road this season, with both one-goal losses.<\/p>\n
Over their last six contests, the Monks are 4-1-1, while the Blue Jays are 5-1-0.<\/p>\n
The Monks boast one of the most balanced attacks in the conference and are the only GNAC team with four players recording five or more goals this fall.<\/p>\n
The Blue Jays have outscored opponents 35-13 in conference play.<\/p>\n
PLAYERS TO WATCH<\/p>\n
Saint Joseph’s<\/p>\n
University of Saint Joseph<\/p>\n
KEEPER COMPARISON<\/p>\n Saint Joseph’s: Logan Davis<\/a> (Sr., Naples, Maine) \u2013 1.28 GAA, 6-4-1 record, 3 shutouts, .769 SV% (50 saves, 15 GA). Has started 11 straight games.<\/p>\n University of Saint Joseph: Will Slayton (So., Manchester, Conn.) \u2013 1.08 GAA, 10-2-2 record, 5 shutouts, .797 SV% (55 saves, 14 GA).<\/p>\n THE SKIPPERS<\/p>\n
\n\tNick Marion<\/a> (So., Windham, Maine) \u2013 Tied for 4th in the GNAC in goals (9) and 4th in points (24).
\n\tCole Bishop<\/a> (Jr., Gorham, Maine) \u2013 Six goals, four assists, two game-winners.
\n\tZander Haskell<\/a> (Jr., Scarborough, Maine) \u2013 Eight goals in just 12 appearances after missing early action.
\n\tCurtis Metcalf<\/a> (So., South Portland, Maine) \u2013 Five goals and one assist (11 pts).
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\n\tMario Milardo (So., Middletown, Conn.) \u2013 Nine goals, five assists, 23 points.
\n\tEmmanuel Ofori (Sr., East Hartford, Conn.) \u2013 Eight goals, five assists, 21 points.
\n\tNico Hamzavi (So., West Hartford, Conn.) \u2013 Four goals, four assists, 12 points.
\n\tNate Gabriel (Jr., Naugatuck, Conn.) \u2013 Four goals, three assists, 11 points, three game-winners.
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