MATCH 5 | Hartford Hawks (0-3-1) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-3-0)
 
DATE | TIME: Saturday, Sept. 8 | 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Yurcak Field (Piscataway, N.J.)
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FIRST KICK
Action continues for Hartford men's soccer on Saturday, as the Hawks make their way to New Jersey to play Rutgers. Kickoff between the Hawks and Scarlet Knights is slated for 7 p.m. from Yurcak Field.
 
HARTFORD QUICK HITS

• The Hawks suffered a home defeat on Labor Day, falling 2-1 to Niagara in double overtime. 
• Senior midfielder Xahne Reid and sophomore back Marc Alexander lead the team in goals, points and shots on goal for the season.
• Reid and rookie Kamer Nuhiu lead the team in shots in 2018 with seven apiece. 
• Junior goalkeeper Jimmy Slayton led the America East with 67 saves in 2017. He tallied a 1.22 goals-against average and .753 save percentage. This season, he has recorded 13 saves between the posts for the Hawks.
• Heach coach Tom Poitras is currently in his eighth season at the helm of the Hawks.

 
SCOUTING RUTGERS

• Rutgers is off to a 1-3 start this season after two defeats on the road and one at home. 
• Rutgers beat Mount St. Mary's, 2-0, for its first win of the season before dropping an 8-1 decision to Elon in its home opener.
• In 2017, the Scarlet Knights went 4-13-1.
• Junior Jordan Hall leads the Scarlet Knights in shots (10), goals (2) and points (5).

 
INSIDE THE SERIES: RUTGERS LEADS, 0-1-0

• The Hawks and Scarlet Knights went head-to-head in 2010, resulting in a 2-1 double overtime defeat for Hartford.

 
LAST TIME OUT: NIAGARA 2, HARTFORD 1

• Despite a dominant offensive effort that saw the Hawks hold a 9-5 advantage in shots, Hartford fell 2-1 to Niagara on Monday in double overtime.
• Alexander found the back of the net in the 79th minute to score Hartford's loan goal on the game. He headed in the goal after Martinez headed a free kick from Mike Balzan in front of the net.
• Sophomore Jovanté Etienne and rookie Sergi Martinez led the offense with three shots apiece.

 
NEXT ON TAP
The Hawks will return home for a match against UMass on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Kickoff between the Hawks and Minutemen is slated for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 860-768-HAWK or by clicking here.