CU Men's Soccer Preview - at SUNY Potsdam (10/23)

After two overtime losses to league foes, the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team will try to gather itself in non-conference action when the Golden Knights travel across town to face SUNY Potsdam Tuesday night.

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The Series: In 50 all-time meetings, Clarkson has won 37 times against 10 defeats and 3 ties, but the Bears have won four of the last six contests, including two single-goal victories in the last two years. Although the Knights lost 1-0 in 2017, Clarkson held an 18-8 edge in shots.

Key Stats for Clarkson (9-5-1): Despite the two overtime losses last week, Clarkson still possesses an enviable defense that has allowed just nine goals in 15 contests this year. Senior goalkeeper Riley McDonald owns a 0.44 goals against average and .902 save percentage in nine starts, six of which have ended in a shutout. Although he ranks just fourth on the team in scoring, sophomore Mack Walton has been the team's top offensive producer of late and has three goals and two assists for eight points on the season.

Key Stats for SUNY Potsdam (4-10-2): The Bears probably wish the conference season had never began, as Potsdam is winless in nine tries against league opponents with only a single tie to show for its effort. Potsdam is allowing 17.3 shots per game and 9.1 shots on goal per contest, keeping Jakeb Mitchell alert in back. Mitchell has nevertheless played well with a 1.87 goals against average and .780 save percentage with 110 saves. Alejandro Callejas is Potsdam's top offensive threat with five goals and an assist.

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Players Mentioned

#1 Riley McDonald: GK; 5' 9"; Senior

#2 Mack Walton: M; 5' 9"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#1 Riley McDonald
: 5' 9"; Senior
: GK

#2 Mack Walton
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: M

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Players Mentioned

#1 Riley McDonald

#2 Mack Walton

Players Mentioned

#1 Riley McDonald

#2 Mack Walton