LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) \u2014 UNLV men’s soccer\u00a0will ride its four-game winning\u00a0streak into a Sunday tilt at San Jos\u00e9 State set for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Spartan Soccer Complex.<\/p>\n
The Rebels\u00a0(8-3-2, 4-1 MW) earned a second consecutive shutout with a 1-0 result over UC Davis this past Wednesday. On the opposing side, the Spartans (5-6-2, 2-2-1 MW) also grabbed a shutout victory in its\u00a0last appearance,\u00a0topping Utah Tech 2-0 on the road.<\/p>\n
FOLLOW ALONG:\u00a0Fans can follow the action\u00a0at the live stats link found\u00a0here<\/a>. Updates will also be provided on the official team X, formerly known as Twitter (@UNLVMensSoccer<\/a>) and Instagram (@unlvmenssoccer<\/a>) accounts.<\/p>\n WATCH ON MW+:\u00a0Fans have a new way to follow the Rebels through MW+, the Mountain West’s direct-to-consumer digital subscription platform. Each of UNLV men’s soccer’s Mountain West\u00a0matches are expected to be available on the service, along with live events across MW sports, on-demand replays, original programming and exclusive content. A majority of each subscription purchased through UNLV’s dedicated MW+ page directly supports UNLV Athletics. Fans may subscribe by\u00a0clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n NOTES:
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\n\tThe Rebels have been ranked in\u00a0the United Soccer Coaches Far West Region Poll all eight times on the year, reaching as high as No. 3 in the region (Sept. 15). In the last two rankings released, they have checked in at No. 5.
\n\tOn the defensive side, UNLV’s backline and goalkeeping units keep climbing up the top-25 rankings nationally in two categories. Among those rankings, the Scarlet & Gray stands at 10th in save percentage (.831), as well as 13th in goals against average (.769).
\n\tIndividually, senior goalkeeper Hugo Lemos<\/a> ranks\u00a019th in the nation in goals against average (.774) and 20th in the nation in save percentage (.811). Additionally, he currently tops the MW\u00a0charts in both statistics.
\n\tIn several MW categories, the Rebels lead the conference on the defensive side and on the attacking side. They rank first as a team in goals allowed (10), save\u00a0percentage, team goals against average, goal differential (+10) and shutouts (4).
\n\tUNLV forwards Maxim Scordo<\/a> and Nick Legendre<\/a> are among the top-3 MW leaders on the individual attacking side. Scordo sits first in goals (9) and points (21), with Legendre following close in ties for third in goals (4) and fourth in points (12).
\n\tScordo’s offensive totals have also propelled him into top-25 spots in the national rankings. He ranks tied for 11th in points and goals, while also sitting tied for 16th in points per match (1.62) and 22nd in goals per game (0.69).
\n\tAfter scoring vs. UC Davis this past Wednesday,\u00a0UNLV’s attack has now netted goals in nine consecutive contests.
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