No. 21 Akron Hosts No. 24 Duquesne

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No. 21 Akron (4-2-2) vs. No. 24 Duquesne (6-0-2)
Wednesday, Sept. 28
FirstEnergy Stadium
Akron, Ohio • 7 p.m.

Series History: Series tied 0-0-1
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WHAT'S AHEAD
The 21st-rated University of Akron men's soccer team welcomes No. 24 Duquesne to FirstEnergy Stadium for a non-conference showdown on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The 7 p.m. tilt with the Dukes will be broadcast on the Zips Digital Network.

HEAD COACHES
Duquesne: Chase Brooks (Eckerd, 2003), Overall Record: 86-78-29 (25th Season), Record at Duquesne: 64-72-20 (10th Season)
Akron: Jared Embick (Indiana Wesleyan, 2000), Overall Record: 164-73-30 (14th Season), Record at Akron: 117-52-22 (10th Season)

SCOUTING DUQUESNE
Duquesne comes into play on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6-0-2 on the campaign following a 0-0 draw at Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Freshman Ask Ekeland and junior Torge Wittborg lead Penn State with a team-best three goals each, while sophomore Maxi Hopfer paces the squad in shots (27) and shots on goal (11) and junior Nate Dragisich in assists (6). Senior GK Domenic Nascimben has pulled in 38 saves en route to posting a 0.38 goals against average and five shutouts.

As a team, the Dukes are ranked first in the NCAA in save percentage (.929), third in goals against average (.375), fourth in shutout percentage (.625), fifth in winning percentage (.875), 11th in goal differential (13), 15th in saves per game (4.88), 32nd in total assists (16), 38th in assists per outing (2.00), 39th in points per tilt (6.00), 40th in scoring offense (2.00) and total points (48) and 43rd in total goals (16).

Individually, Nascimben is rated first in the NCAA in shutouts (5), second in save percentage (.927), third in goals against average (.375), seventh in total saves (38), 17th in saves per game (4.75) and 22nd in goalie minutes played (720:00). Additionally, Dragisich is ranked fifth in total assists (6) and 10th in assists per outing (.75).

SERIES HISTORY
Wednesday evening's game is the second all-time meeting between Akron and Duquesne. The Zips and Dukes battled to a 1-1 double-overtime draw on Sept. 8, 1996 in the only previous encounter between the two schools.

AKRON VERSUS THE ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE
• The Zips are meeting a team from the Atlantic 10 Conference for second time this season and the 41st time in program history.
• Akron bested VCU, 3-1, on Aug. 29 at FirstEnergy Stadium
• In all, the Zips are 25-11-4 (.675) versus teams from the Atlantic 10 Conference.

A LEGACY OF SUCCESS
Since 2007, the Akron men's soccer program has posted the highest winning percentage in the nation (.745), with an overall record of 227-65-38. The Zips are followed by Wake Forest, 218-67-38 (.734), Maryland, 216-68-46 (.724), North Carolina, 206-73-48 (.703) and Creighton, 202-82-34 (.689). Akron made 12 straight appearances in the NCAA Tournament (2007-18), earning a first-round bye in eight seasons. The Zips have advanced to the NCAA's Round of 16 in eight of their last 12 NCAA Tournament appearances. Since 1961, the Zips have advanced to the NCAA postseason 34 times, including 18 of the past 21 seasons.

ZIP TIDBITS
• Akron is battling Duquesne in the regular season for the first time under head coach Jared Embick.
• The Zips and Dukes are meeting for only the second time in program history and first time since Sept. 8, 1996.
• Akron has scored three or more goals in five of its eight games this season.
• The Zips are rated 11th in the NCAA in scoring offense (2.62), 12th in total goals (21),14th in total points (61), 15th in points per game (7.62), 19th in total assists (19), 21st in assists per tilt (2.38), 41st in shot accuracy (.480) and 46th in goal differential (7).
• Individually, Dyson Clapier is ranked 16th in the country in game-winning goals (2) and 29th in shot accuracy (.600), while Jason Shokalook is 47th in points per outing (1.43). Additionally, redshirt freshman GK Mitch Budler (Lincoln, Neb.) is ranked 22nd in minutes played (720:00) .
• Eleven different Zips have scored a goal this season, including four newcomers.
• Sixteen Zips have registered a shot this season, including five newcomers. A year ago 19 different Akron players recorded a shot, including five newcomers.
• Since the start of the 2015 campaign, the Zips own a 30-22-7 mark against ranked opponents.
• Jason Shokalook is Akron's active career leader in goals (10) and points (27), while Ryan Kingsford and Dyson Clapier have scored nine and eight goals, respectively. Junior Will Jackson (Hudson, Ohio) paces the squad in shots (70) and shots on goal (33) and Clapier in game-winning goals (4). Jason Shokalook leads the Zips in assists (9).
• The Zips own a 117-52-22 mark over the last 10 seasons under head coach Jared Embick. Akron's 117 wins are ranked seventh in all of Division I.
• Since Oct. 1, 2015, Akron owns a 70-39-18 record.

UP NEXT
Akron opens Mid-American Conference play hosting Northern Illinois in a 7 p.m. match on Sunday, Oct. 2 at FirstEnergy Stadium.

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Players Mentioned

Mitch Budler

Dyson Clapier

Will Jackson

Ryan Kingsford

Jason Shokalook

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