SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Competing in their final home match, the University of San Francisco men's soccer team (7-3-5, 1-2-2) takes on No. 20 Loyola Marymount (7-2-6, 2-1-2) on Senior Night at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Negoesco Stadium.
 
MATCH 16 INFORMATION:
Opponent: Loyola Marymount 
Date: Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: San Francisco, Calif. | Negoesco Stadium
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Statbroadcast

DONS AT A GLANCE: 

• In San Francisco's previous time on the pitch, the Dons outshot Saint Mary's, with Max Chretien and Gabriel Bracken Serra leading with three shots each. The Dons fended off the Gaels until the second half when Saint Mary's scored three goals to secure the game.
• Most notably, the Dons tallied six shots on goal, one a piece from Reid Roberts and Olivier Sylvain and two from Bracken Serra.
• Erik Waltz secured four saves in goal throughout the game against the Gaels.

SCOUTING THE LIONS:

• Last time out, Loyola Marymount defeated No. 7 Portland, 1-0, at home in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 28. 
• The Lions started the game off strong, with Anthony Wilson heading the ball into the back of the net to put his team on the board. The team continued to fend off the Pilots' offensive attacks, maintaining the one-goal advantage throughout the match.
• Offensively for the Lions, Tyger Smalls leads the team and ranks sixth in the WCC in total shots, with nine shots over four conference games, averaging 2.25 per game.
• Defending the net, Massimo Oedekoven Pomponi continues to lead the Lions defensively, accumulating 55 saves and a save percentage of .821.

SERIES HISTORY: 

• Since 2005, the Dons and Lions have met 24 times on the pitch, with the Lions currently leading the head-to-head series 13-9-2. 
• Notably, the Dons secured a win in the 2017 season, earning a 2-1 victory at Negoesco Stadium.
• Most recently, the Lions defeated the Dons 3-0 at Sullivan Field during the 2022 season.

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The University of San Francisco Athletics Department would like to acknowledge and thank our sponsor - Coca-Cola - for their continued support of USF Athletics. Interested in sponsoring the Dons? Please contact Frank Allocco, the Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director of External Relations, at fallocco@usfca.edu or at (415) 422-4561.