MATCH 11 | Hartford Hawks (0-6-4) vs. UAlbany Great Danes (3-6-0)
 
DATE | TIME: Saturday, Sept. 29 | 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Al-Marzook Field (West Hartford, Conn.)
COVERAGE: Live Stats | Watch
TICKETS: Purchase HERE
TWITTER: @HartfordMSOC | #CapitalCityTeam
 
FIRST KICK
Men's soccer returns to conference action on Saturday, as Hartford hosts reigning America East Conference champion, UAlbany. Kickoff between the Hawks and Great Danes is slated for 7 p.m. 
 
HARTFORD QUICK HITS

• Hartford tied in-state rival, CCSU, on Tuesday with a final score of 1-1.
• The Hawks came up short in their America East opener last Saturday, dropping a 2-0 decision to Binghamton at the Bearcats Sports Complex.
• Senior Xahne Reid leads the Hawks' offense in nearly every offensive category, tallying eight points on three goals and two assists while adding 26 shots and 11 shots on goal.
• Rookie Sergi Martinez matches Reid with two assists and adds one goal for four points on the season. 

                                                                                                                                                               
SCOUTING UALBANY

• The reigning America East Champions are off to a 3-6 start this season, most recently dropping an 0-1 decision in overtime to Dartmouth on Tuesday.
• In 2017, UAlbany went 14-5-3, claiming the America East Championship title and advancing to the NCAA second round in each of the last two seasons. 
• Nico Solabarrieta leads the Great Danes' offense with four goals and to assists to tally 10 points on the season.

 
INSIDE THE SERIES: UALBANY LEADS, 8-7-3

• The Great Danes enter Saturday's match riding a two-game win streak against the Hawks, both of which were at UAlbany.
• UAlbany defeated the Hawks in 2017, breaking a series tie and gaining an 8-7-3 advantage over the Hawks.

 
LAST MEETING: HARTFORD 0, UALBANY 1

• The Great Danes had a commanding 13-6 advantage in shots to help them defeat the Hawks, 1-0. 
• UAlbany scored the loan goal of the game in the 34th minute

 
TICKET INFO 
Tickets for Saturday's match can be purchased by clicking here, or by calling 860-768-HAWK. Fans can also purchase tickets on game day by visiting the Malcolm and Brenda Berman Athletics Ticket Office inside the Sports Center, or by visiting the outdoor box office outside the entrance of Al-Marzook Field one hour before kickoff.

NEXT ON TAP
The Hawks return to Al-Marzook Field next Tuesday, Oct. 2, for a non-conference match against Northeastern. First kick between the Hawks and Huskies is slated for 7 p.m. Hartford will return to conference action next Saturday, Oct. 6, when it plays Vermont on the road.