JERSEY CITY, N.J-. After a physical match against Quinnipiac, the Peacocks are looking to start off the week with a win as they face Metro Conference opponent Manhattan this Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Jaroschak Field.
ABOUT MANHATTAN-
Manhattan has a 2-7-1 overall record and has yet to get a win in conference play after their 1-2 defeat against Niagara last Saturday.
When facing the Jaspers, the Peacocks have a 5-5-4 record, with their last win coming in October of 2019 with an overtime goal to take the win at 2-1.
In their recent match-up last year, it was a 1-1 tie where the Peacocks would take the early lead, with
Connall McErlain finding the back of the net in the 41st minute, with
Leo Coval getting the assist.
The Jaspers will find the equalizer late into the second half with a goal in the 73rd minute.
The Peacocks will be looking to get one over the Jaspers to break the series tie this Wednesday.
ABOUT CANISIUS-
After the Jaspers, SPU is off to Buffalo, NY, where they will face Canisius for a classic Metro showdown.
Canisius currently sits with a 1-9-1 record with no wins in the conference after their 1-3 loss against Marist, but before the Peacocks are in town, they will face Siena on Wednesday.
Saint Peter's have a 6-5-2 record when facing the Griffins, with their last game being a 2-0 victory for the Peacocks, as they got a goal in each half as
Tim Strele scored a brace with
Davis Barnes and McErlain contributing assists.
With Barnes and McErlain on the team, the Peacocks will be trying to extend their series lead with a win this Saturday, Oct. 17th at 1 p.m.
