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Michael Berlfein (FIU Athletics)

Men's Soccer Achilles Carmenate

Men’s Soccer Welcomes In-State Rival Florida Gulf Coast University

Panthers look earn fourth-straight win against the Eagles

MIAMI (Oct. 24, 2022) – Men's Soccer is set to play it second match in the last four days hosting Florida Gulf Coast, Tuesday night.
 
Kickoff at FIU Soccer Stadium is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
 
The Panthers are 8-4-1 in 2022 and own a 10-4 series lead over the Eagles. FIU is coming off a, 2-1, conference win against UAB.
 
FGCU is 6-2-4 this season and are 2-1-3 on the road. The Eagles are on a four-match unbeaten streak, most recently taking down Queens University, 3-0.
 
Resilience
The Panther have had a packed scheduled this season, having played six matches with three or less days of rest.
 
In those matches, FIU is 5-1 and has outscored teams 10-5, including scoring multiple goals in three.
 
At Least Two
With last week's 2-1 win, the Panther offense has now scored multiple goals in nine of 13 matches in 2022.
 
The win against UAB marked the third time FIU has finished a match with two goals, and they hold a 3-0 record in those matches.
 
Senior Stephen Afrifa picked up his team-high eighth goal of the season last week, earning a place on the AAC Weekly Honor Roll. He has also scored in bunches this season, earning a brace three times.
 
SCOUTING FGCU
The Eagles attack is led by Senior midfielder Davi Alves. Alves leads the team in both goals and assists with six and two, respectively.
 
Redshirt Sophomore Wyatt Kistner is the man in goal for FGCU. In his 11 starts he has made 35 saves and posted five shutouts.
 
UP NEXT
The Panthers are on the road, Friday, October 28 for an important conference clash with No. 14 Charlotte. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET with the match streaming on ESPN+.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans are encouraged to follow the Panthers on Instagram (@FIUMSoccer), Twitter (@FIUMensSoccer), and Facebook (Facebook.com/FIUMensSoccer) for all the latest Women's Soccer news.
 
General athletic news can also be found at @FIUSports on Facebook and @FIUAthletics on Twitter and Instagram.
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Players Mentioned

Stephen  Afrifa

#11 Stephen Afrifa

Midfielder
5' 10"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Stephen  Afrifa

#11 Stephen Afrifa

5' 10"
Freshman
Midfielder