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No. 7 Akron Visits Michigan Before Hosting Southern Indiana
August 31 | Men's Soccer
AKRON, Ohio – The seventh-rated University of Akron men's soccer team faces another busy week as the Zips travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., to battle Michigan on Friday (Sept. 1) before hosting Southern Indiana on Monday (Sept. 4) at FirstEnergy Stadium. Both matches are slated to kick off at 7 p.m.
GAME INFO
Akron at Michigan | Sept. 1 | 7 PM | U-M Soccer Stadium | Live Stats | B1G+
Akron vs. Southern Indiana | Sept. 4 | 7 PM | FirstEnergy Stadium | Live Stats | FloSports
PARKING UPDATE
Akron fans are strongly encouraged to park in Lot 1 (Parking Garage) at the corner of Carroll and Spicer Streets off Route 8 for all Akron fall home sporting events due to construction on Exchange Street in Akron. For fans traveling using Route 8 North to campus please be advised that the Carroll Street exit off Route 8 is temporarily closed and to please allow extra time getting to campus.
HEAD COACHES
Michigan: Chaka Daley (Providence, 1996), Overall Record: 181-191-62 (24th Season), Record at Michigan: 91-80-35 (12th Season)
Southern Indiana: Mat Santoro (Rowan, 1992), Overall Record: 111-110-27 (15th Season), Record at Southern Indiana: 111-110-27 (15th Season)
Akron: Jared Embick (Indiana Wesleyan, 2000), Overall Record: 173-75-33 (14th Season), Record at Akron: 126-54-25 (11th Season)
SCOUTING AKRON
The Zips under the leadership of 11th-year head coach Jared Embick enters its showdown at Michigan on Friday (Sept. 1) at 2-0 on the campaign following a 1-0 triumph past No. 7 Vermont on Monday (Aug. 28).
Junior Dyson Clapier (Layton, Utah) owns team-high marks in goals (2), points (4), shots on goal (3) and game-winners (1), while junior Gyuwon Chong (Kansas City, Mo.) leads the squad in shots (7). Eight different Zips have recorded an assist this season. Redshirt freshman GK Seth Wilson (Frisco, Texas) has collected seven saves and owns a 0.00 goals against average with two shutouts on the campaign.
The Zips are rated first in the NCAA in penalty kicks (1.000), save percentage (1.000), shutout percentage (1.000) and teams goals against average (0.00), third in goal differential (7), sixth in total assists (8) and total goals (7), seventh in assists per game (4.00) and scoring offense (3.50), eight in total points (22), 10th in points per tilt (11.00), 14th in shots per game (18.00) and 22nd in shots on goal per contest (7.50).
Individually, Clapier is rated second in the country in game-winning goals (1), 19th in total goals (2), 21st in goals per game (1.00), 30th in shot accuracy (.750) and 38th in points per tilt (2.00). Seth Wilson is first in the NCAA in save percentage (1.000), goals against average (.000), goalie minutes played (180:00) and in shutouts (2).
Overall, Akron returns 11 starters in 2023 from a squad that registered a 11-4-5 overall record, including a 5-0-3 ledger in league play. Headlining that group is 2022 All-Mid-American Conference performers, junior Jonas Buechte (Rantigen, Germany), Dyson Clapier (Layton, Utah) and redshirt junior Johnny Fitzgerald (Tallahassee, Fla.), junior Malik Henry (Hamilton, Ontario), redshirt senior Will Jackson (Hudson, Ohio), senior Joel Sangwa (Phoenix, Ariz.) and juniors Jason Shokalook (Erie, Pa.) and Wan Kuzri Wan Kamal (Carbondale, Ill.), from a team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 35th time in program history.
ZIPS SET TO JOIN BIG EAST
The Zips will make their Big East Conference debut this fall with an eight-game schedule that will culminate with the league's tournament running Nov. 4-12.
CLAPIER NAMED TO MAC HERMANN TROPHY LIST
Dyson Clapier added another accolade to his growing resume with his selection on Aug. 24 to the 2023 Missouri Athletic Club's (MAC) Hermann Trophy Watch List.
Clapier is one of 37 men tabbed for consideration for the MAC Hermann Trophy, which is the most prestigious individual award in college soccer recognizing the National Player of the Year as determined by the voting of Division I coaches who are members of United Soccer Coaches.
AKRON RECEIVES MULTIPLE PRESEASON ACCOLADES
• Dyson Clapier and Joel Sangwa were tabbed by TopDrawerSoccer.com to its Preseason Best XI First Team
• Clapier was selected as a Preseason All-BIG EAST honoree
• The United Soccer Coaches honored Dyson Clapier, Will Jackson, Joel Sangwa and Jason Shokalook on its National Players to Watch lists.
SCOUTING MICHIGAN
Michigan enters its showdown versus Akron on Friday (Sept. 1) at 1-0-1 on the campaign following a 2-0 victory over California Baptist on Aug. 27.
Senior Moshtaba Al-Hasawi directs the Wolverines with team-high marks in goals (1), assists (1) and points (3), while freshman Alex Waggoner paces the squad in shots (5) and shots on goal (5). Junior GK Hayden Evans has pulled in six saves for Michigan en route to owning a 0.50 goals against average with one shutout.
As a team, the Wolverines rank 15th in the NCAA in corner kicks (8.00), 23rd in team goals against average (0.50) and shutout percentage (0.50), 33rd in save percentage (.857), 36th in total assists (4), 40th in goal differential (2) and winning percentage (.750), 43rd in assists per tilt (2.00) and 49th in shots per game (14.50).
SCOUTING SOUTHERN INDIANA
Southern Indiana enters its match at Green Bay on Friday (Sept. 1) at 0-2 on the season following a 2-0 setback versus Mercer on Aug. 27.
Junior Sam Benoist leads the Screaming Eagles in goals (1) and points (2), while junior Garland Hall and senior Nick Faddis have recorded team-leading totals in shots (3) and shots on goal (2), respectively. Freshman GK Andrew Klott and senior Alec Meissner have combined to record 11 saves this season and own a 2.50 goals against average.
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Michigan are meeting for the 17th time in program history with the Zips owning an 11-4-1 series advantage. Akron battled the Wolverines to a 0-0 draw on Oct. 18, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Akron and Southern Indiana are meeting for the first time in program history.
TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased now by calling or texting 888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) during our business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
GAME INFO
Akron at Michigan | Sept. 1 | 7 PM | U-M Soccer Stadium | Live Stats | B1G+
Akron vs. Southern Indiana | Sept. 4 | 7 PM | FirstEnergy Stadium | Live Stats | FloSports
PARKING UPDATE
Akron fans are strongly encouraged to park in Lot 1 (Parking Garage) at the corner of Carroll and Spicer Streets off Route 8 for all Akron fall home sporting events due to construction on Exchange Street in Akron. For fans traveling using Route 8 North to campus please be advised that the Carroll Street exit off Route 8 is temporarily closed and to please allow extra time getting to campus.
HEAD COACHES
Michigan: Chaka Daley (Providence, 1996), Overall Record: 181-191-62 (24th Season), Record at Michigan: 91-80-35 (12th Season)
Southern Indiana: Mat Santoro (Rowan, 1992), Overall Record: 111-110-27 (15th Season), Record at Southern Indiana: 111-110-27 (15th Season)
Akron: Jared Embick (Indiana Wesleyan, 2000), Overall Record: 173-75-33 (14th Season), Record at Akron: 126-54-25 (11th Season)
SCOUTING AKRON
The Zips under the leadership of 11th-year head coach Jared Embick enters its showdown at Michigan on Friday (Sept. 1) at 2-0 on the campaign following a 1-0 triumph past No. 7 Vermont on Monday (Aug. 28).
Junior Dyson Clapier (Layton, Utah) owns team-high marks in goals (2), points (4), shots on goal (3) and game-winners (1), while junior Gyuwon Chong (Kansas City, Mo.) leads the squad in shots (7). Eight different Zips have recorded an assist this season. Redshirt freshman GK Seth Wilson (Frisco, Texas) has collected seven saves and owns a 0.00 goals against average with two shutouts on the campaign.
The Zips are rated first in the NCAA in penalty kicks (1.000), save percentage (1.000), shutout percentage (1.000) and teams goals against average (0.00), third in goal differential (7), sixth in total assists (8) and total goals (7), seventh in assists per game (4.00) and scoring offense (3.50), eight in total points (22), 10th in points per tilt (11.00), 14th in shots per game (18.00) and 22nd in shots on goal per contest (7.50).
Individually, Clapier is rated second in the country in game-winning goals (1), 19th in total goals (2), 21st in goals per game (1.00), 30th in shot accuracy (.750) and 38th in points per tilt (2.00). Seth Wilson is first in the NCAA in save percentage (1.000), goals against average (.000), goalie minutes played (180:00) and in shutouts (2).
Overall, Akron returns 11 starters in 2023 from a squad that registered a 11-4-5 overall record, including a 5-0-3 ledger in league play. Headlining that group is 2022 All-Mid-American Conference performers, junior Jonas Buechte (Rantigen, Germany), Dyson Clapier (Layton, Utah) and redshirt junior Johnny Fitzgerald (Tallahassee, Fla.), junior Malik Henry (Hamilton, Ontario), redshirt senior Will Jackson (Hudson, Ohio), senior Joel Sangwa (Phoenix, Ariz.) and juniors Jason Shokalook (Erie, Pa.) and Wan Kuzri Wan Kamal (Carbondale, Ill.), from a team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 35th time in program history.
ZIPS SET TO JOIN BIG EAST
The Zips will make their Big East Conference debut this fall with an eight-game schedule that will culminate with the league's tournament running Nov. 4-12.
CLAPIER NAMED TO MAC HERMANN TROPHY LIST
Dyson Clapier added another accolade to his growing resume with his selection on Aug. 24 to the 2023 Missouri Athletic Club's (MAC) Hermann Trophy Watch List.
Clapier is one of 37 men tabbed for consideration for the MAC Hermann Trophy, which is the most prestigious individual award in college soccer recognizing the National Player of the Year as determined by the voting of Division I coaches who are members of United Soccer Coaches.
AKRON RECEIVES MULTIPLE PRESEASON ACCOLADES
• Dyson Clapier and Joel Sangwa were tabbed by TopDrawerSoccer.com to its Preseason Best XI First Team
• Clapier was selected as a Preseason All-BIG EAST honoree
• The United Soccer Coaches honored Dyson Clapier, Will Jackson, Joel Sangwa and Jason Shokalook on its National Players to Watch lists.
SCOUTING MICHIGAN
Michigan enters its showdown versus Akron on Friday (Sept. 1) at 1-0-1 on the campaign following a 2-0 victory over California Baptist on Aug. 27.
Senior Moshtaba Al-Hasawi directs the Wolverines with team-high marks in goals (1), assists (1) and points (3), while freshman Alex Waggoner paces the squad in shots (5) and shots on goal (5). Junior GK Hayden Evans has pulled in six saves for Michigan en route to owning a 0.50 goals against average with one shutout.
As a team, the Wolverines rank 15th in the NCAA in corner kicks (8.00), 23rd in team goals against average (0.50) and shutout percentage (0.50), 33rd in save percentage (.857), 36th in total assists (4), 40th in goal differential (2) and winning percentage (.750), 43rd in assists per tilt (2.00) and 49th in shots per game (14.50).
SCOUTING SOUTHERN INDIANA
Southern Indiana enters its match at Green Bay on Friday (Sept. 1) at 0-2 on the season following a 2-0 setback versus Mercer on Aug. 27.
Junior Sam Benoist leads the Screaming Eagles in goals (1) and points (2), while junior Garland Hall and senior Nick Faddis have recorded team-leading totals in shots (3) and shots on goal (2), respectively. Freshman GK Andrew Klott and senior Alec Meissner have combined to record 11 saves this season and own a 2.50 goals against average.
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Michigan are meeting for the 17th time in program history with the Zips owning an 11-4-1 series advantage. Akron battled the Wolverines to a 0-0 draw on Oct. 18, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Akron and Southern Indiana are meeting for the first time in program history.
TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased now by calling or texting 888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) during our business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
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