CU Men's Soccer Preview - vs. Bard/Vassar (10/18-19)

Raghu Sai Nath Reddy Gillala

Men's Soccer | 10/16/2024 9:00:00 AM

Hosting Bard College and Vassar College this weekend, the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team will celebrate its Class of 2025 when the team closes out the home portion of the Liberty League regular-season.

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The Series: The Golden Knights have won eight straight against Bard College and are 11-1 overall against the Raptors since they joined the Liberty League a little over a decade ago. Clarkson outshot Bard 14-2 in last year's contest, though one of the goals in the 2-0 win came on an own goal. Against Vassar, the Knights are 7-11-5 over the past few decades, including a 1-0 victory in 2023 which came on late goal from Nolan Grady and assisted by Eric McKean.

Key Stats for Clarkson (5-1-6, 1-1-3 Liberty League): The Golden Knights have consistently played solid defense throughout the 2024 season, though that back line was broken up twice against Ithaca in the team's most recent game, ending an 11-game unbeaten streak in 2024 and a 13-game overall unbeaten streak dating back to 2023. Clarkson has still allowed just seven goals all season giving goalkeeper Carter Kladstrup a 0.58 goals against average and .894 save percentage. Zach Shufelt leads the team in scoring with nine points on four goals and an assist.

Key Stats for Bard (5-6-1, 0-4-1 Liberty League): The Raptors picked up their first league point of the season following a scoreless tie against Union. The team splits its goalkeepers regularly, though Julian Landau has played the majority of minutes (630) compared to Will Beane-Rosenberg (450). Landau has a 0.71 goals against average and .853 save percentage. Mateo Betelu (1-2-4), Sam Gerber (2-0-4), and Emmett Olson (2-0-4) are tied for the team lead in points.

Key Stats for Vassar (9-2-0, 4-0-0 Liberty League): Currently ranked 13th in the latest United Soccer Coaches' Poll, the Brewers entered the weekend yet to allow a goal in conference play, having outscored opponents 8-0. Vassar leads the conference in scoring at 2.27 goals per game, thanks in large part to Arden Tobolski (9-1-19), who has played a part in 40 percent of those goals. Jared Fiske (5-3-13) and Eli Torrey (3-4-10) have also reached double figures in points. Jacob Raphan has a 0.92 goals against average and .763 save percentage between the posts.

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Players Mentioned

#3 Nolan Grady: M; 5' 11"; Senior

#13 Carter Kladstrup: GK; 6' 2"; Junior

#10 Eric McKean: M; 6' 0"; Graduate Student

#7 Zach Shufelt: F; 5' 10"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#3 Nolan Grady
: 5' 11"; Senior
: M

#13 Carter Kladstrup
: 6' 2"; Junior
: GK

#10 Eric McKean
: 6' 0"; Graduate Student
: M

#7 Zach Shufelt
: 5' 10"; Junior
: F