Monday Match Sends Men’s Soccer to Mass. Maritime

SUFFOLK at MASS. MARITIME
Date Time Venue Video Stats Series Last Meeting   Last Suffolk Win Streak	Monday, Sept. 5 3:00 PM Clean Harbor Stadium Buzzards Bay, Mass. Boxcast GoSuffolkRams.com 4-10-1 Sept. 1, 2021, W, 4-0 Same W1

BOSTON – Suffolk men's soccer is set for its third game in five days Monday, Sept. 5 as the Rams make the trip to Mass. Maritime for a 3 p.m. kick-off. 

SOCIAL SAYINGS
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LAST TIME OUT
Carter Van Buskirk's first collegiate goal proved to be the difference to lift Suffolk men's soccer to a 1-0 victory over Westfield State Saturday night at Alumni Field. 

MORE READING: Men's Soccer Gets by Westfield State, 1-0

SUFFOLK SCORES
 

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk is 2-0-0 for the first time since 2013, when it began the season with three victories in a row. The Rams wins came over Mitchell (2-1) and at Westfield State (1-0).  

Suffolk's scoring came off the boots of Brady Sorensen and Carter Van Buskirk with Miguel Varela responsible for the assist on the both tallies. 

Xander Balog has defended the net in both outings this year. He holds a 0.50 GAA and .667 save percent with an unblemished 2-0-0 ledger between the pipes. 

BUCCANEERS BREAKDOWN
Mass Maritime fell in its 2022 season debut at Regis, 2-1. The Buccaneers will welcome Suffolk Monday for their home opener.  

MMA's only goal of the year was scored by Ryan Soughou with Luke Twomey owning the only assist. 

Quinn Kelly played every minute in net for the Buccaneers. He holds a .667 save percent and 2.00 GAA> 

INSIDE THE SERIES

• The Suffolk, Mass. Maritime rivalry dates back to 1989.
• Suffolk owns a 4-10-1 all-time record against the Buccaneers. 
• The Rams won the last meeting in shutout fashion, 4-0, Sept. 1, 2021. 
• That win was Suffolk's first cleansheet over MMA. There have been three shutouts total in the all-time series. The Rams are 1-2-0 in such instances. 
• The only tie between the programs came Aug. 31, 2019, which was the only overtime outing between the programs. 
• Suffolk is unbeaten, 1-0-0, against Mass. Maritime with Bill Maddock on the bench. 

EYES ON THE GAME

MAKE THE PLEDGE TO BE THERE SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for college athletes. While athletes have many protective factors in place - community, resources, regular exercise - the pressure to succeed and time constraints can elevate their risk of developing suicidal thoughts. The stressful nature of participating in collegiate athletics, especially now with the added pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic, can significantly affect student-athletes and their mental well-being.

Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention. Suffolk Athletics is asking all members of Ram Nation – students, alumni, faculty, staff, family and fans – to take a pledge to be there; be there for yourself and others.

On Saturday, Sept. 10, join the Suffolk men's soccer team in making it a mission to be there and bring awareness to suicide prevention. 

READ MORE: Rams Take a Stand in Suicide Prevention

WHAT'S NEXT?
Suffolk returns to East Boston Memorial Park Wednesday, Sept. 7 for a city clash with Emmanuel at 7 p.m.