Men's Soccer Travels to Cornell on Saturday Evening

UMBC (3-2-2) at Cornell (3-0-2) | Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:00 p.m. (Ithaca, NY) | Watch | Live Stats

DAWG BYTES

The Retrievers nearly pulled off a miraculous come-from-behind tie but fell by a score of 4-3 against the American Eagles on Tuesday evening at Maryland SportsPlex.
American (2-2-3) scored three goals early in the second half and led 4-1 with under 15 minutes remaining in the game. The Retrievers never gave in and had several chances in the closing minutes but came up just short.
Ismailcan Usta scored on a penalty kick to give the visitors life.
Joseph Picotto, who scored late in the opening half, recorded his first career brace after heading in a corner kick from senior midfielder Ty Stroud with 3:52 left to bring the visitors within a single score.
The Dawgs thought they had the equalizer with 1:55 left, but the marker was erased from the board because of an offsides call on the play.
UMBC continued to apply the pressure in the closing seconds and was awarded a corner kick with 28 ticks left. Stroud's initial opportunity rebounded back to him, and he sent a perfect cross from the left side to Ryan Calheira, who was all alone on the back post. But Calheira's header sailed just over the center of the crossbar, and the final horn went off just seconds later.
UMBC held a 23-13 advantage in shots and attempted 11 corners compared to just two by the hosts.
Hans Nesheim has a team high five assists on the season, good for second in the America East.
UMBC is seeking their first road win of the season.
Samori was named #AEMSOC Rookie of the Week on Monday, Sept. 16.
Emigdio Tormo Lopez leads the conference with 4.71 saves per game

ABOUT CORNELL

Cornell played UAlbany to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night at Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium. Giogos Diakos and Alex Harris registered the Big Red goals in the contest. Aidan Martin and Daniel Samways were credited with helpers. Ryan Friedberg earned three saves in the contest.
Harris is off to a strong start again this season. The sophomore forward puts pressure on goaltenders, as he has generated 13 shots on goal through five games. He currently stands at 12 points on five goals and two assists.
Alioune Ka has been a reliable goal-scorer for the Big Red in the early season. He currently holds six points on the year on three goals.

INSIDE THE SERIES

In their first ever meeting last season, UMBC defeated Cornell, 2-1 at Retriever Soccer Park. The match featured three penalty kicks, five yellow cards, and a red card.
A tightly called first-half of play saw 14 fouls and three yellow cards, including one in the box that resulted in a penalty kick. Taylor Calheira of the Retrievers picked a spot in the bottom left corner of the net that snuck past Big Red goalie Ryan Friedberg for the opening score of the contest.

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Players Mentioned

#15 Taylor Calheira: Striker; 6' 1"; Senior

#4 Hans Nesheim: Defender; 6' 2"; Senior

#10 Ismailcan Usta: Midfielder; 5' 8"; Junior

#1 Emigdio Tormo Lopez: Goalkeeper; 5' 11"; Sophomore

#11 Ryan Calheira: Striker; 6' 1"; Freshman

#13 Ty Stroud: Midfielder; 5' 10"; Junior

#6 Joseph Picotto: Midfielder; 6' 2"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#15 Taylor Calheira
: 6' 1"; Senior
: Striker

#4 Hans Nesheim
: 6' 2"; Senior
: Defender

#10 Ismailcan Usta
: 5' 8"; Junior
: Midfielder

#1 Emigdio Tormo Lopez
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: Goalkeeper

#11 Ryan Calheira
: 6' 1"; Freshman
: Striker

#13 Ty Stroud
: 5' 10"; Junior
: Midfielder

#6 Joseph Picotto
: 6' 2"; Junior
: Midfielder