Sept. 13, 2011

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GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Delaware (2-0-1) at Navy (1-2-2)
Wednesday, Sept. 14 • 7:00 pm (ET)
Annapolis, Md. • Glenn Warner Soccer Facility (2,500)

SHUTTLE INFORMATION
• Fans are reminded that only those vehicles with a Department of Defense sticker affixed to it will be allowed to drive onto the grounds of the USNA. All other visitors to The Yard have the option of either finding parking in downtown Annapolis and walking through the Academy's gates, or else parking at nearby Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium's blue side ($5 per vehicle) and riding the free shuttle bus to and from the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility.

PROMOTION SCHEDULE
• High School Night: All high school students receive $3 admission by showing their school ID.
• Make It A Navy Soccer Week: All fans who purchase a ticket to the Men's Soccer game vs. Delaware receive FREE admission to the Men's soccer game vs. UNC Greensboro on Sept. 17.
• Daddy / Daughter Night: Dads come spend a fun filled night with your daughter at the Navy soccer game. All dads and daughters are invited to take a picture in the soccer hall of fame.

Game Overview
• The Navy men's soccer team looks to continue its improved play on Wednesday (Sept. 14) as unbeaten Delaware comes to the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility for a non-conference battle. Kick-off is slated for 7:00 pm.
• Both teams enter the game on hot streaks, as Navy is 1-0-2 in its last three outings after starting the year 0-2-0, while Delaware is 2-0-1 on the season.
• The contest will be Navy's fourth home game in a five-game span beginning on Sept. 1 against Fairleigh Dickinson. Navy is 1-1-1 in its first three games of the span, including a 3-3 tie against a very good Loyola, Md., team last Wednesday.

The Navy Notebook
• After starting the season 0-2-0 and scoring just one goal in the first two games, Navy has turned it around posting a 1-0-2 record in the last three games, scoring six goals in the three contests. Navy currently ranks tied for second in the Patriot League in goals per game (1.40) and is second in shots per game (17.00).
• Navy has scored on just seven of its 85 shots this year for a shot percentage of .082. Opponents have scored on 10 of their 82 shots for a shot percentage of .122.
• Navy's seven goals have come from seven different players and Alex Wilson is the team's leading scorer with three points (1 g, 1 a). Wes Powell paces the team with two assists.
• Alex Wilson scored Navy's lone goal against UMBC, coming in the second half. The tally gave Navy a 1-0 lead and was his second career goal. He now has seven career points (2 g, 3 a).
• Aaron Dupere ranks sixth nationally in saves per game at 7.00 (28 saves in four games played) and 11th in total saves (28).
• Three of Navy's last five goals have come directly from corner kicks, with Powell assisting on two of them.
• Entering the game with Delaware, each of Navy's first five opponents was ranked in the most recent NSCAA regional rankings released on Monday. The combined record of Navy's first five opponents (through Monday) is 14-5-4, and if you throw Delaware into the mix, the combined record swells to 16-5-5. In addition, Navy was scheduled to play a contest at Old Dominion that was canceled because of Hurricane Irene.
• Navy will face a UNC Greensboro team on Saturday night at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility that enters the match ranked sixth in the South Atlantic regional rankings.
• Navy's 25 shots equaled vs. Loyola the most for a Navy team since recording 27 shots vs. Oneonta State on Sept. 6, 1998. The Mids also had 25 shots against George Washington last year.
• Navy is now 13-0-1 under Dave Brandt when scoring at least two goals in a game after scoring three against Loyola, Md.
• During the Dave Brandt era, Navy is 7-2-1 at home against non-conference foes. Navy has outscored its 10 foes by a 23-9 margin. Since the start of last year, Navy is 5-1-1 at home against non-conference opponents, outscoring them, 19-6.
• Navy was selected sixth in the preseason Patriot League poll in voting done by the league coaches and sports information directors. Colgate was followed by Bucknell, American, Lehigh, Lafayette, Navy, Holy Cross and Army.
• Winners of five national titles (1932, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1964), the Midshipmen are one of the most elite programs in NCAA history, winning 618 games, the 15th most among all NCAA programs. Inside The Numbers

Scouting Delaware / The Series
• One game after tying unbeaten UMBC, Navy faces yet another unbeaten squad on Wednesday night as Delaware comes calling to the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility. The Blue Hens are 2-0-1 following a 1-0 win over Canisius on Saturday.
• Delaware also owns a 3-0 victory over Massachusetts and a 3-3 tie with Seton Hall. The Blue Hens are outscoring their opponents, 7-3, and outshooting foes, 47-41.
• Roberto Gimenez ranks 20th nationally in points per game and leads Delaware with six points (2 g, 2 a). Evans Frimpong has added five points (2 g, 1 a). In goal, Brandon Paul owns a 1.35 GAA and a .700 save percentage.
• Navy leads the all-time series with Delaware, 9-5-2, but is just 1-4-2 in the last seven meetings. Navy won last year's meeting, 3-1, behind a pair of Michael Rakoczy tallies.

What's Next
• Navy hosts UNC Greensboro on Saturday, Sept. 17.
-- Make It A Navy Soccer Week: All fans who purchase a ticket to the Men's Soccer game vs. Delaware receive FREE admission to the Men's soccer game vs. UNC Greensboro on Sept. 17.
-- Family Night Out: For $20, a family receives four tickets, four Esskay hot dogs, and four Coca-Cola products.
-- Navy Soccer Fest: Enjoy Navy Soccer Fest with inflatable games and free food while supplies last!
-- Camper Reunion Night: All Navy Soccer Campers are invited to attend the game for FREE!
-- Meet The Mids: Come meet your favorite Navy Soccer players after the game for autographs and pictures.
-- JROTC Night: JROTC members may attend the game at a discounted price if purchased in advance. ($3 ticket).

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