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Last week the Marauders had a disappointing trip to the west coast. First up was the third ranked Simon Fraser University. Despite their national ranking, the Marauders had high hopes going into the game. The last time these two teams played the Marauders forced overtime, but eventually lost 3-2. Simon Fraser was determined not to let U-Mary stick around, however, as they cruised to a 5-0 run. After the disappointing showing against Simon Fraser, U-Mary was unable to bounce back against Western Washington as they fell 4-0. The Marauders got down early and were never able to get anything going offensively.
This week the Marauders will be at home for a rematch with a pair of GNAC foes. First up will be Seattle Pacific University. Last time these two teams played, the Marauders fell 3-1. Next up will be Saint Martin's University. U-Mary defeated Saint Martin's for their first ever GNAC win earlier in the season 2-0.
SCHEDULE NOTE: The Marauders game on Saturday Oct. 20 has been changed to 6 p.m. at Dacotah Centennial Field located at 800-898 Redwing Drive in Mandan.
Seattle Pacific is 5-1-3 in the GNAC and currently sits in third place. On the season the Falcons have outscored opponents 25-14. Leading the offensive attack for SPU is actually a defender. Jon Pearman, a senior, is leading the Falcons in goals with six and points with 14. Zach Johnson, a senior keeper has been instrumental in Seattle Pacific's success this year. The All-American has recorded a shutout in six of the 11 games he has played in. Last weekend SPU defeated MSU-Billings 2-1 and tied Northwest Nazarene 0-0. The Marauders are 0-4 the last three years against the Falcons, including a 3-1 loss earlier in the season.
Saint Martin's currently sits in last place in the GNAC standings. SMU (2-11, 1-8 GNAC) has struggled offensively this season being outscored 41-13 this year. Saint Martin's only GNAC win of the season came in a 3-2 game against Sioux Falls. One of the few bright spots for Saint Martin's has been the play of junior F Dylan Gaydosh. Gaydosh has scored a team has had a part in seven of the Saints goals this season with six goals and one assist. Earlier in the season the Marauders defeated the Saints 2-0 for their first ever GNAC victory. Prior to this season the last time the two times played was in 2010 with the Marauders falling 2-0.
Next week the Marauders will make their final road-trip of the season. First up will be a rematch with Montana State-Billings. Last time these two teams met the Marauders fell 2-1 in overtime. MSU-Billings is currently in 4th place in the GNAC. Rounding out the weekend will be a rematch with second place Northwest Nazarene. The first time they played U-Mary lost 2-1.
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