Red Men Host Bluejays Wednesday
- Oct 16, 2017
- 2 min read
Photo by M. Fingerson
The Carthage College Red Men (7-6-2, 1-2-1 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin) return to Art Keller Field for a crucial conference match against the Elmhurst College Bluejays (7-5-2, 2-3 CCIW) Wednesday, Oct. 18th.
SETTING THE SCENE
- The Red Men sit at sixth in the CCIW with a 1-2-1 record behind Elmhurst College, Wheaton College, Illinois Wesleyan University, North Park University, and North Central College.
- Elmhurst College and Illinois Wesleyan University remain the only two teams ahead of the Red Men they have yet to face.
- Wednesday's win will be crucial for Carthage to keep their post-season dreams alive.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Red Men will be entering Wednesday's match following a loss against the Big Blue of Millikin University.
- Forward Jerry Patino scored in the first half for his third goal of the season.
- Forward/Midfielder Zach Schoffstall lead the offensive with three Shots, and three Shots On Goal.
- Brayan Arce Justiniano made six saves in the match, solidifying his status in the Top Five on the All-Time Career Lists with 86 saves in two seasons.
SCOUTING THE BLUEJAYS
- The Bluejays come into Wednesday's match with a 2-1 win against Illinois Institute of Technology.
- The Bluejays have earned CCIW wins against the Millikin University (1-0), and Augustana College (3-2 OT).
- The Bluejays have recorded losses against North Central College (0-3), Illinois Wesleyan University (3-2 2 OT), and Wheaton College (0-4).
- Zach Celements leads the Elmhurst Offense with eight goals, and 20 points. Clements ties with JD Garnett with four assists on the season.
- Nick King anchors the Bluejay defense with 73 saves, and has recorded a saves percentage of 77%.
SERIES HISTORY
- The Red Men lead the all time series against the Bluejays with 9-6-1.
- Carthage's record versus Elmhurst at Art Keller Field is an All-Time 3-3-1.
- The Red Men traveled to Langhorst Field during the 2016 season leaving with a 3-0 win.
MILESTONE WATCH
- Senior Jamie Tausend is one start shy of tying for most Career Starts by a Red Men, and two more to take the sole spot.
- Tausend is also one assist shy of taking the sole fifth spot on the Career Assists List.
- Goalkeeper Niko Mavrogiannis's 61 saves is five shy of taking the seventh spot on the Red Men Career Saves List.
THINGS TO KNOW
- Head coach Steve Domin is in his 22nd season as Carthage men’s soccer head coach. Domin holds a overall 242-169-38 record in his tenure as head coach.
- The Red Men Received Votes in the most recent United Soccer Coaches Central Region Poll.
- The 2017 team captains are seniors Tausend and Johnny Rimkus, and juniors Kevin Mahoney and Adrian Herrera.
- In addition to Rimkus and Tausend, the 2017 season features a senior class of Joey Klawitter, and Sahr Mahoney.
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