Kyle Beekman

Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer Prepares for RIT

Elmira College vs. RIT
Game DetailsTuesday, Sep. 16 - Elmira, NY - 4:00 p.m.
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Elmira, NY -- After erasing a 3-0 first-half deficit to earn a 3-3 overtime tie against Hilbert College on Saturday, the Elmira College men's soccer team looks to carry that momentum into Tuesday's game against RIT.
 
Last Time Out
The Soaring Eagles are coming off of a 3-3 double overtime tie against Hilbert College.  Elmira fell behind 3-0 in the first half but three goals from rookie Donte Donegal '18 guided the Purple and Gold to the tie.
 
Hats Off to Donte
Donte Donegal '18 played the hero in Elmira's 3-3 double overtime tie against Hilbert College as he scored three goals.  Donegal's hat-trick is the first three-goal game by an EC player since the 2012 season.  Additionally, Donegal's three goals also marks the first time since the 2012 season a rookie has registered a hat-trick.
 
A Look at the Tigers
The Tigers of RIT enter today's contest with a 0-4-1 overall record.  After opening the season with a 2-2 double overtime tie against Centenary College, the Tigers have dropped four consecutive games, including their most result contest against SUNY Cortland, 1-0 in double overtime.
 
Not Since 2006
RIT's record is missing something, a win.  This is something the Tigers have not been accustomed to over the years.  The last time RIT went this far into September without a win dates back to the 2006 season when the Tigers lost their first five contests before, strangely enough, winning their first game of the year on September 16, 2006 against Clarkson University.
 
Looking Ahead
Following today's game, the Soaring Eagles will make the two hour trip to Pittsford, NY where the Elmira men will open Empire 8 Conference play against St. John Fisher College on Saturday, September 20th at 2:00 p.m.  EC will return home on Tuesday, September 23rd for a home game against Lycoming College at 4:00 p.m. 
 
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Players Mentioned

Donte Donegal

#9 Donte Donegal

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6' 0"
Freshman
'18

Players Mentioned

Donte Donegal

#9 Donte Donegal

6' 0"
Freshman
'18
F