Babson College Men's Soccer Faces Gordon in Mid-September Matchup

Strategic Insights -

Babson College's No. 5 men's soccer team, led by coach Jay Errington, is set to face off against Gordon in a highly anticipated matchup on September 10, 2024. With a 2-0-1 record, the Beavers have been impressive this season, boasting a 14-game unbeaten streak. Gordon, on the other hand, is riding an 11-game unbeaten streak at home and has shown promising depth in its lineup.

Key Takeaways:

  • Babson has a 15-3-2 all-time record against Gordon, dating back to 1961.
  • The Beavers have a 14-game unbeaten streak, their longest since 2011, and have limited 34 of their last 36 opponents to one goal or fewer since October 23, 2014.
  • Alexander Yablonovskiy has scored in every game this fall, finding the upper right corner with a header in the ninth minute against Wesleyan, and has a goal in four of his last five matches going back to last November.
  • Gilbert Daru scored a highlight-reel goal in the 87th minute for Gordon in their last match against Babson, tying the game 1-1.
  • Babson has won its last 13 matches when scoring at least two goals, and is unbeaten in its last 11 fixtures in the month of September since 2023.
  • The Beavers have a strong starting XI, with multiple players making their first start of the season against Wesleyan, including sophomore goalkeeper JB Montague, who made five saves in his first career start.
  • Gordon's lineup has also shown depth, with seven different players scoring points through three games, including brothers Cortez Cardone and Max Cardone, who lead the team in scoring.

Statistics:

  • Babson's current unbeaten streak is 14 games long, surpassing their previous record of 20 straight matches without a loss in 2011.
  • The Beavers have limited 34 of their last 36 opponents to one goal or fewer, a impressive statistic since October 23, 2014.
  • Alexander Yablonovskiy has scored in every game this fall, with a total of 3 goals and 6 assists.
  • Gilbert Daru's highlight-reel goal in the 87th minute against Babson tied the game 1-1, showcasing his talent as a Gordon player.

Sources:

  • Babson College Athletics
  • Gordon College Athletics
  • MassLive