Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State men's soccer hosts Alvernia University in non-conference play Sunday evening.

GAME INFO
The first kick is scheduled for 7 pm at MSU Soccer Park, with live stats and video available on montclairathletics.com. Video can also be found on the Red Hawk Sports Network YouTube Channel.
 
LAST TIME OUT
The Red Hawks notched a 3-0 win over NJCU Saturday, recording their third consecutive clean sheet. AMER LUKOVIC and REED KARSEN tallied first-half goals, while EVAN CHACON netted his first collegiate tally on a penalty kick late in the game.
 
AWARD SEASON
After earning an assist on the game-winning goal, freshman defender IAN CHESNEY was named the NJAC Rookie of the Week. Chesney was also part of the backline that allowed just one goal over two matches last week.
 
IN THE RANKINGS
In the latest United Soccer Coaches Poll, the Red Hawks are just outside of the top-25 and are receiving the second most votes among teams not in the top-25. The Red Hawks are fourth behind St. Mary's (Md.), NYU, and Rowan in the Region IV Regional Poll.
 
TEAM LEADERS
Montclair State
Goals: AMER LUKOVIC, 7
Assists: AMER LUKOVIC, 4
Shots: AMER LUKOVIC, 32
Saves: ANDRES LEZME, 12
Wins: ANDRES LEZME, 4
 
Alvernia
Goals: Three Tied with 2 (Cogill, Kreider, and Kuster)
Assists: Ryan Cogill, 2
Shots: Braden Kreider, 17
Saves: Ben Solsky, 13
Wins: Ben Solsky, 5

SCOUTING ALVERNIA
The Golden Wolves are 5-1-0 on the year, having won two straight games. On Tuesday, they topped Susquehanna 2-1 behind second-half goals from Ryan Cogill and Cameron Rowe. Goalkeeper Ben Solsky made one stop to earn the victory.

SERIES HISTORY
Sunday's matchup will be the first time the two programs have met.

UP NEXT
Montclair State remains home on Sunday as they host Alvernia University at 7 pm at MSU Soccer Park.