Jersey City N.J.- The Peacocks are off to Higgins Soccer Complex to face Big East opponent Villanova on Aug 24th at 4 p.m. E.T. for a quick road trip where they look to steal a win from their non-conference opposition.
Saint Peter's will try to get their first win of the season after a hard-fought draw against FDU on Saturday, where they had nine shots on goal, and Sebastian Heredia-Randen making important saves to keep the Peacocks in the game.
About Villanova-
Saint Peter's holds an overall record of 1-0-2, with their first meeting coming in 2004, when it was a 0-0 tie, with the Wildcats creating most of the pressure in the first half.
In their most recent meeting on Aug 22nd of 2024, it was a shootout for both teams, scoring two goals apiece, with former golden boot winner Tim Strele getting the first goal in the ninth minute, followed by a goal from VIllanova.
In the second half, Villanova scored early in the 56th minute, but former Peacock Kaloyan Somov would score a goal, followed by Conlan Paventi's second assist of the match.
Now with the next fixture near, they will rely on Marcos De Elias and Samuel Rudjord as they try to steal a win at Higgins Soccer Complex.
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