GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The men's soccer team is in its final week of the regular season and it is highlighted by a Wednesday night home match vs. rival Aquinas. Cornerstone (9-5-2, 5-2-2 WHAC) will face the Saints and then follow with a road trip to UM-Dearborn on Saturday to close out the 2016 regular season campaign.
Opponent: Aquinas
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Location: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Scouting Aquinas – Head coach Joe Veal (12th season)
The Saints are just 6-7-3 overall but they have fared much better in conference play as they are 5-4-0. Head coach Joe Veal, who used to coach at Cornerstone as well, is in his 12th season at the helm of the program as he has a young squad that features 19 freshman or sophomores. Leading the way on offense for the Saints is Luke Larson, Alex Detwiler and Peter Brandenburg who all have three goals apiece.
History vs. the Saints
Cornerstone went 1-1 last season against Aquinas as the Golden Eagles won 2-0 at home in their annual Night of Nets match but then fell 4-0 on the road in the opening round of the WHAC Tournament. Since 1998, CU is only 12-17-5 against their rivals from down the road.
Opponent: UM-Dearborn
Date: Saturday, October 29
Time: 3 p.m. EST
Location: Dearborn, Mich.
Scouting UM-Dearborn – Head coach Matt Quirk
The Wolverines enter play this week with an overall record of 3-10-0 while they are only 1-8-0 in league action. Third year head coach Matt Quirk has seen his team struggle this year after going 4-11-1 last year. The Wolverines have lost 10 out of their last 11 matches with their lone win coming against Siena Heights on Oct. 7.
History vs. the Wolverines
Cornerstone is 3-1-0 all-time against the Wolverines as they have only had a varsity program for the past four seasons. CU has won the last two meetings including a 2-0 triumph in Grand Rapids last season.
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