Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (September 30, 2013) – The Men's Soccer team hosts their NCCAA East Region rivals, Houghton College, Tuesday evening at 7pm.
 
In their last meeting, the Redhawks edged the Highlanders in overtime when Stephen Stewart broke the stalemate in the 107^th minute to lift the home team to a 2-1 victory.
 
SCOUTING ROBERTS WESLEYAN (1-5-1/1-2-0 ECC)
The Redhawks picked up their first win of the season at Homecoming on Saturday, edging Thruway rivals, Daemen College, in overtime 2-1. Senior Alex Harling scored the game winner in the 95^th minute to give the team the victory.
 
Senior midfielder Colton Orbaker now leads Roberts Wesleyan with two goals thus far.  Four other players have scored one goal for the Redhawks, including Harling, who scored the game-winner on Saturday.
 
Roberts Wesleyan has played it close this season. The team has 37 shots on goal while holding their opponents to 38 shots on goal. They are also just -1 on corner kicks thus far, 33 to 34.
 
SCOUTING HOUGHTON (7-0-1)
Houghton has yet to lose a game this season. The Highlanders tied their first game of the season and have now reeled off seven straight wins.
 
Freshman Landon Sheaffer leads Houghton with 12 points (5 goals, 2 assists) thus far. The midfielder holds a .545 shots on goal percentage. Seven other players have scored this season, including five who have scored twice.
 
Goalkeeper Jacob Dunnett, a freshman, has played all 750 minutes in goal for the Highlanders. He has five shutouts and has a .917 saves percentage. 
 
UP NEXT
Roberts Wesleyan travel to take on #2 LIU Post on Friday at 2:30pm before squaring off with NYIT on Sunday at 2pm.
 
The team returns home when they host the College of Saint Rose on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7pm.
 
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