Alex Fatovic Head Coach | Northern Michigan University Athletics Website
Alex Fatovic Head Coach | Northern Michigan University Athletics Website
As the regular season nears its end, Northern Michigan University's men's soccer team is gearing up for a critical match against Roosevelt University. The Wildcats, coming off a mixed weekend with a narrow loss to Saginaw Valley and a victory over Davenport, hold a 5-6-2 overall record and are one point shy of a playoff position.
Their upcoming opponents, the Lakers of Roosevelt University, have an overall record of 6-4-2 and are seeking to solidify their standing in the conference. The previous encounter between these teams ended in favor of Roosevelt with a 1-0 win.
Northern Michigan coach Alex Fatovic stated, "I don't think we change anything. I think we just get healthy and keep the vibes going…The reality is we have to win games."
Statistically, NMU has shown strength in creating offensive opportunities and maintaining defensive solidity. The team leads the GLIAC in shots per game and goals-against average. Key players include Tommaso Lami, recently named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week, who is second in total shots within the conference.
Roosevelt University, new to Division II this season, aims for a home playoff game as they stand fourth in the conference. Their top performers include Nick Kilian and Oskar Schuster.
The match against Roosevelt will be crucial for both teams' playoff aspirations.
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