Men's Soccer Returns to Bob Ford Field to Host Lafayette Under the Lights on Tuesday

ALBANY, N.Y. – After two games on the road, the University at Albany men's soccer squad (2-2-3) will play its first mid-week game of the season on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m., against Lafayette (2-3-2).

The Great Danes emerged from Oneonta with a 2-2 double overtime tie against Hartwick on Saturday afternoon. Hartwick forced UAlbany into double overtime for the fourth time this season, but the Purple & Gold never trailed.

Afonso Pinheiro led the team on the offensive end, scoring one goal and recording an assist. Fellow newcomer Pedro Espindola scored his first career goal as a Great Dane in the tie.

Pinheiro was named America East Rookie of the Week on Monday for the second consecutive time for his efforts. The freshman forward now leads the team with seven points (3g, 1a), and ranks third in the league in points and goals.

FRESHMEN TANDEM

Pinheiro and classmate Jake Barros have combined for 11 points; half the team's total this season. The freshmen pair has scored in four games between them.

6,000-MINUTE CLUB

Senior defender Dominic McGarr broke the 6,000-minute mark for his career against the Hawks. The three-year co-captain is one of two UAlbany players to ever reach 6,000 minutes or more, along with former teammate Chris Nisser. His 6,097 career minutes to date include a program-record 65 consecutive starting assignments.

PUTTING IN OVERTIME

The Great Danes played their fourth double overtime game of the season against Hartwick. Last year's team saw double overtime action a program-high seven times. Head coach Trevor Gorman has seen 16 double overtime games in his tenure and 20 with at least one extra session.

SCOUTING LAFAYETTE

With their last meeting taking place over a decade go, UAlbany holds a 1-0 advantage in the Division I series against Lafayette.

The Leopards got back in the win column last week with a 1-0 win over America East foe Binghamton. No strangers to overtime, the Leopards found themselves playing 110 minutes in three consecutive games against Cornell, St. Francis Brooklyn and Pittsburgh.

Senior goalkeeper Sandy Leavy was named Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week on Monday, after posting two shutouts over the weekend. Leavy has three shutouts to his credit this season.

Greg Biggiani scored his second goal of the season to win the game against the Bearcats. Freshman Christian Moyse notched his first career assist on the gamewinner. Seven Leopards have at least one point so far this season.