Wednesday, October 29
Valparaiso, Ind.
8:30 p.m.
Purdue Fort Wayne
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Valparaiso
Mastodons Finish Non-Conference Slate at In-State Rival Valparaiso
10/28/2014 10:34:00 AM | Men's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The IPFW men's soccer team wrap up its non-conference slate at in-state rival Valparaiso Wednesday, October 29. The match is set to kick off at 8:30 p.m., at Brown Field.
Who: Valparaiso (8-3-4, 3-2-1 Horizon League)
When: Wednesday, October 29 | 8:30 p.m.
Where: Brown Field (2,000) | Valparaiso, Ind.
All-Time Series: Valparaiso leads 13-3-1
Last Meeting: October 30, 2012 | IPFW 1, Valparaiso 3 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Live Video: Valparaiso Live Stats
SCOUTING THE MASTODONS
IPFW is coming off a 2-0 loss at Eastern Illinois, dropping the Mastodons' record to 4-8-4. The Dons currently sit fourth in the Summit League with a 2-3-0 record.Who: Valparaiso (8-3-4, 3-2-1 Horizon League)
When: Wednesday, October 29 | 8:30 p.m.
Where: Brown Field (2,000) | Valparaiso, Ind.
All-Time Series: Valparaiso leads 13-3-1
Last Meeting: October 30, 2012 | IPFW 1, Valparaiso 3 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Live Video: Valparaiso Live Stats
SCOUTING THE MASTODONS
The Mastodons are led offensively by Tom's nine points, coming off four goals and an assist. Austin West has eight points off four goals, while Jacob Murphy leads the team with three assists. For the year, West has 12 shots on goal, with Tom and Britt Watts closely behind, each with nine shots on goal. Of all student-athletes with at least 10 shots, Stephen Danielian leads the team with a shots on goal percent of 0.571.
Both Cody Schweitzer and Raphael Kotzock have split time in goal, each starting at least eight matches. Schweitzer has made 39 saves, earning a .709 save percentage and a 2-5-1 record, one of which was a shutout. Kotzock has earned 35 saves and a .795 save percentage, while holding a 2-3-3 record. Additionally, Kotzock holds a 1.04 goals against average, including three shutouts. As of October 27, Kotzock sits third in the Summit League for save percentage and fourth in goals against average, while tied for second in shutouts.
SCOUTING THE CRUSADERS
Valparaiso is coming off a 1-1 tie against Milwaukee, bringing their overall record to 8-3-4, while they sit 3-2-1 in Horizon League play. The Crusaders are currently fourth in the Horizon standings.Valparaiso is led by Jordan Aidoud's 12 points coming off four goals and four assists. Additionally, Aidould leads the team with 39 shots, placing 19 of them on goal for a .487 shots on goal percent. Zev Taublieb, Stian Sandbekkhaug, and Jordan James each have three goals for the Crusaders, while Taublieb has placed half his shots (10-of-20) on goal.
Nico Campbell has started 14 matches for Valparaiso, earning a 7-3-4 record with five shutouts. Campbell has made 49 saves, earning a 0.73 goals against average and a .817 save percent.
ALL-TIME SERIES
Valparaiso leads the all-time series 14-2-1 including a 3-1 win in the last meeting on October 30, 2012. The Mastodons look to end a 14-game skid against the Crusaders. IPFW's last win against Valparaiso was a 3-0 shutout in Fort Wayne on September 18, 1986. The 'Dons controlled the series early on, winning the first three matches by a combined score of 8-1 from 1984-86.NEXT UP
The Mastodons wrap up their regular season with a Summit League match against Omaha on Saturday, November 1 at 7 p.m. The 'Dons will be honoring Scott Williams, Alex Kemp, Mike Enghofer, and Jacob Gerondale prior to the match for Senior Day.~ Feel the Rumble ~
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