LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama men's soccer team returns home Friday, Oct. 2, welcoming Christian Brothers to the UWA Soccer Field for a Gulf South Conference matchup at 7:30 p.m.
The Tigers enter the contest with a 3-5-2 overall record and a 1-2-1 mark in GSC play, while the Buccaneers are 3-5-2 overall and 1-2-2 in conference action.
Tigers' Offense
West Alabama has received balanced offensive production throughout the season, with David Nunez continuing to lead the Tigers' attack. Nunez enters Friday's matchup with 11 goals and five assists for 27 points on the season.
Bakli has added four goals and three assists for 11 points, while Laot has three goals and four assists for 10 points. Griffin has contributed two goals and one assist, while Ciarlesi has two goals on the season.
The Tigers are coming off a 1-1 draw at Spring Hill on Sept. 26. Nunez scored the game-tying goal in the 85th minute off an assist from Ciarlesi.
Between the Posts
Dan Erez has started all 10 matches in goal for West Alabama. He has played 851 minutes, recording 30 saves with a .652 save percentage and a 1.90 goals-against average.
Erez has helped the Tigers post three wins and two ties through their first 10 matches.
Scouting Christian Brothers
Christian Brothers enters Friday's matchup at 3-5-2 overall and 1-2-2 in GSC play.
Christopher Armitage leads the Buccaneers with two goals and one assist for five points, while Giulio Astesano has two goals and four points. Matthias Randeberg and Elliot Whalley have each recorded a goal and an assist for three points.
Christian Brothers has also received one goal apiece from Alessio Anichini, Chase Duvernay, David Hoti, Marco Manuali, Lauri Orava, Twan Roeling and Michael Sanders.
In goal, Grant Clothier has made five starts across seven appearances, posting a 1.73 goals-against average with 10 saves and a .556 save percentage. Pablo Ossorio has also started five matches, recording 15 saves, a .652 save percentage and a 1.66 goals-against average.
Series History
Christian Brothers leads the all-time series against West Alabama with an 8-6-1 record. The Buccaneers hold a 5-4-1 advantage over the last 10 meetings between the two programs.
