Soccer Preview: Marist vs. Niles Notre Dame
Marist and Niles Notre Dame are an even 4-4 against one another since September of 2016, but likely not for long. The Marist RedHawks are on the road again on Wednesday to play the Niles Notre Dame Dons at 6:30 p.m. Marist's last four contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Marist is headed into the match having not lost since September 16 and will look to keep things rolling. They had just enough and edged Carmel out 1-0. Roberto Ayala had the honor of scoring the game-winner for the RedHawks.
Marist was without their leading scorer, Jordan Easterling, in Saturday's matchup. With Easterling sitting this one out, Christian Bedgood got some extra time on the pitch (70 vs. his season average of 43.8).
Meanwhile, Niles Notre Dame entered their tilt with Carmel on Wednesday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victor by a 5-2 margin over the Corsairs. Considering the Dons have won six games by more than two goals this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Marist's record now sits at 9-4-4. As for Niles Notre Dame, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3-1.
Marist might still be hurting after the 7-1 loss they got from Niles Notre Dame in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Marist avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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