ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Riding a six-game unbeaten streak, the Navy men's soccer team (4-2-3, 2-0-1 PL) will look to extend that stretch and continue to move up the Patriot League standings when the Midshipmen host Boston University (2-2-5, 0-1-2 PL) at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility.
 
Saturday's contest marks the ninth meeting all-time between the Mids and the Terriers, with all eight previous meetings coming since BU joined the Patriot League in 2013.
 
Jackson Extends Goal Streak, Joins Elite Company
With his tally in the 52nd minute on Wednesday at Lafayette, junior midfielder David Jackson became the first Midshipman to score in five-straight games since Mike Flanagan scored in seven-consecutive contests from Oct. 5-Nov. 2, 1968 … Jackson is also one of only two NCAA Division I players to score in five-straight games this season, as LIU's Emil Jaaskelainen scored on Thursday against Sacred Heart to extend his own goal streak to six games … Additionally, Jackson's three-straight games with a penalty-kick goal from Sept. 13-24 stands as the longest PK-scoring stretch in the NCAA this season … Jackson is tied with six others at an NCAA-leading three PK goals this season, with all seven being a perfect 3-for-3 on attempts.
 
Last Time Out
Navy was able to move up into a tie for first place in the Patriot League on Wednesday night, as Jackson's goal and a clean sheet by sophomore goalkeeper Pierce Holbrook handed the Mids a 1-0 shutout over Lafayette in Easton, Pa. … Lafayette almost had an early tally at 4', but a Holbrook save and a clearance by JD Wagner snuffed out the chance … A strong defensive showing in the first half gave way to an offensive push from both sides in the second half, as Ward led Wagner into a perfect cross opportunity from the end line, as Wagner's pass found Jackson's foot in the 52nd minute, with Jackson finishing the sequence by slotting a shot past Alex Sutton … Holbrook matched his career high of six saves to pick up his fourth shutout of the season … The current six-game undefeated streak is the longest since the team had a 16-game stretch without a loss from 2018-19 and the fifth-longest undefeated streak by the Mids in the last 20 years.
 
Navy vs. Boston
In eight all-time meetings since the Terriers joined the Patriot League in 2013, BU holds a 6-2-0 edge over the Mids … Navy has been more successful at home against Boston than on the road, posting a 2-1-0 mark over BU when playing in Annapolis … The Terriers have won the past two meetings, both played in Boston, by identical 1-0 scores … Navy last hosted Boston on Oct. 20, 2018, with the Mids securing a 2-1 victory.
 
Scouting the Terriers
BU arrives in Annapolis at .500 on the season, including a 1-0 win over then-No. 9-ranked New Hampshire on Aug. 28 and a scoreless draw against crosstown rival Boston College on Sept. 20 … The Terriers have rebounded in Patriot League play after losing their league opener, 3-0, at Colgate, earning a 0-0 tie against Lafayette last Saturday and a 2-2 draw with Army on Wednesday … Colin Innes holds the team lead with three goals this season, while Andrew Rent paces BU with three assists on the campaign … Francesco Montali has started eight of nine games in net for the Terriers, making 26 saves against six goals allowed and recording shutouts in half of his appearances this year … Montali was named the Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week on Monday for his shutout against the Leopards.
 
Up Next
The Mids head to Chester, Pa., on Friday, Oct. 7 for Army-Navy Cup XI. Being held at Subaru Park, home of the MLS Philadelphia Union, kickoff between the rival service academies is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
 
Parking / Shuttle / Ticket Information
Fans are reminded that the general public does not have access to drive their vehicles on to the U.S. Naval Academy. Fans may park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for a fee and take a shuttle that will run every 10 minutes starting one hour before the game and will continue running until one hour after the game is completed. Fans 18 and over need a government-issued photo ID. Enter Gate 5 off Taylor Ave. to park at the stadium. Dogs are not permitted inside the Glenn Warner Soccer Complex. All soccer contests at Glenn Warner will be free of charge.