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Men’s Soccer Welcomes Lycoming College for Non-Conference Tilt

Elmira College vs. Lycoming College
Game DetailsTuesday, Sep. 23 - Elmira, NY - 4:00 p.m.
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Elmira, NY -- The Elmira College men's soccer team will look to get into the win column tomorrow as the Soaring Eagles host the Warriors of Lycoming College for a non-conference matchup on September 23rd at 4:00 p.m.
 
Last Time Out
In their Empire 8 Conference opener, the Soaring Eagles suffered a 3-0 defeat to host St. John Fisher College.  Elmira has now gone 4-1 in their last five Empire 8 Conference opening games. 
 
Series History
There is not much recent history between the Elmira College and Lycoming College men's soccer programs.  Tomorrow's game marks the first meeting between the programs since the 1999 season.  In the 1999 meeting, Lycoming edged Elmira 3-2.  However, prior to the 1999 season, the Soaring Eagles and Warriors faced each other 13 times dating all the way back to 1982 with Elmira holding the advantage in the series, 9-3-1.
 
Lycoming's Rookie Sensation
Rookie midfielder Abdullahi Abdi '18 may not be the biggest guy on the field, but his play has been enormous for the Warriors.  He leads the Lycoming with eight points on three goals and two assists.  Of his three goals, one came as the game-winner in a 2-0 defeat of Pennsylvania College of Technology while his two assists came on the game-winning goals against Ursinus and Westminster.
 
Looking Ahead
Following tomorrow's game, the Soaring Eagles will host Utica College for an Empire 8 Conference showdown on Saturday, September 27th.  Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at Elmira College's Campus Field. 
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