Friday, October 12
Spokane, Wash.
7 pm
Gonzaga University
vs
University of San Diego
Men's Soccer Hosts San Diego and LMU
10/11/2018 1:58:00 PM | Men's Soccer
vs. USD Friday at 7 p.m., LMU Sunday at 1 p.m.
Game 12
Gonzaga (2-7-2, 0-1-0) vs. San Diego (4-6-2, 0-1-0)
Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Spokane, Wash. | Luger Field
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Game 13
Gonzaga (2-6-2) vs. Loyola Marymount (4-7-0, 1-0-0)
Oct. 14 | 1 p.m. | Spokane, Wash. | Luger Field
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WEST COAST CONFERENCE ACTION:
- Gonzaga dropped its WCC opener in heart-breaking fashion against one of the best teams in the country in then-No. 11 Portland, 3-2. GU held a 2-0 lead just 12 minutes into the game, but the Pilots pulled within 2-1 in the first half, and then scored a pair of second half goals to win.
- The Zags have played overtime games against San Diego each of the last two seasons, trading victories. GU won 3-2 in 2016, and lost 2-1 last season on the road.
- Each of the last three meetings between GU and LMU have come down to one goal, but Gonzaga has been on the losing side each time.
OFFENSE STRENGTHENING:
- Freshman Demetrius Kigeya leads the way for the Zags with eight points on a team-high four goals, which is also tied for the fourth-highest total in the league. He also has team-highs in shots (22) and shots on goal (13).
- Jake Kempf notched his second goal of the season against Portland on Oct. 6. His two scores have come on just four shots on goal.
- Quinn Liebmann, Austin Giftopoulos, Theo O'Malley, Chris Geanon and Joe Corner have each scored for the Zags this season as well. Liebmann has a pair of assists to go along with his goal for a total of four points.
- GU has scored five goals in the last three games, including a 2-1 win at Sacramento State, with goals from Liebmann in the 48th minute and the game winner from Kigeya in the 86th minute.
WILLIS IN NET:
- Gonzaga redshirt senior goalkeeper Ben Willis has added to his impressive career so far this season. He leads the conference in saves per game at 4.73 per contest.
- Willis' league-leading 52 saves is 10 more than any of his WCC counterparts.
LOADED SCHEDULE:
- The Gonzaga men's soccer schedule has quickly becoming one of the toughest in the country including last Saturday's match against then-No. 11 Portland.
- They played then-No. 3 Washington on Labor Day and on Friday hosted then-No. 17 UC Davis.
- Still remaining on the Zags schedule is No. 6 Saint Mary's and San Francisco who was receiving votes as recently as last week.
- The Zags also played four ranked opponents in 2016, going 2-2 in those games.
MAN DOWN, TEAM UP:
- The Zags have played on four occasions a man down the last two seasons. They have pulled out the victory in two of those games.
- Earlier this season, they played the final 10 minutes against Bakersfield 10 vs. 11, but held their 1-0 lead, not allowing a single shot on goal.
- In a memorable moment, Gonzaga beat Denver at home last season in overtime when Christo Michaelson scored the short-handed goal in the 2-1 win.
Gonzaga (2-7-2, 0-1-0) vs. San Diego (4-6-2, 0-1-0)
Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Spokane, Wash. | Luger Field
WATCH | LIVE STATS
Game 13
Gonzaga (2-6-2) vs. Loyola Marymount (4-7-0, 1-0-0)
Oct. 14 | 1 p.m. | Spokane, Wash. | Luger Field
WATCH | LIVE STATS
WEST COAST CONFERENCE ACTION:
- Gonzaga dropped its WCC opener in heart-breaking fashion against one of the best teams in the country in then-No. 11 Portland, 3-2. GU held a 2-0 lead just 12 minutes into the game, but the Pilots pulled within 2-1 in the first half, and then scored a pair of second half goals to win.
- The Zags have played overtime games against San Diego each of the last two seasons, trading victories. GU won 3-2 in 2016, and lost 2-1 last season on the road.
- Each of the last three meetings between GU and LMU have come down to one goal, but Gonzaga has been on the losing side each time.
OFFENSE STRENGTHENING:
- Freshman Demetrius Kigeya leads the way for the Zags with eight points on a team-high four goals, which is also tied for the fourth-highest total in the league. He also has team-highs in shots (22) and shots on goal (13).
- Jake Kempf notched his second goal of the season against Portland on Oct. 6. His two scores have come on just four shots on goal.
- Quinn Liebmann, Austin Giftopoulos, Theo O'Malley, Chris Geanon and Joe Corner have each scored for the Zags this season as well. Liebmann has a pair of assists to go along with his goal for a total of four points.
- GU has scored five goals in the last three games, including a 2-1 win at Sacramento State, with goals from Liebmann in the 48th minute and the game winner from Kigeya in the 86th minute.
WILLIS IN NET:
- Gonzaga redshirt senior goalkeeper Ben Willis has added to his impressive career so far this season. He leads the conference in saves per game at 4.73 per contest.
- Willis' league-leading 52 saves is 10 more than any of his WCC counterparts.
LOADED SCHEDULE:
- The Gonzaga men's soccer schedule has quickly becoming one of the toughest in the country including last Saturday's match against then-No. 11 Portland.
- They played then-No. 3 Washington on Labor Day and on Friday hosted then-No. 17 UC Davis.
- Still remaining on the Zags schedule is No. 6 Saint Mary's and San Francisco who was receiving votes as recently as last week.
- The Zags also played four ranked opponents in 2016, going 2-2 in those games.
MAN DOWN, TEAM UP:
- The Zags have played on four occasions a man down the last two seasons. They have pulled out the victory in two of those games.
- Earlier this season, they played the final 10 minutes against Bakersfield 10 vs. 11, but held their 1-0 lead, not allowing a single shot on goal.
- In a memorable moment, Gonzaga beat Denver at home last season in overtime when Christo Michaelson scored the short-handed goal in the 2-1 win.
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