LAKEWOOD, NJ (Nov. 1, 2024) - As the calendar turns to November, that can only mean one thing - postseason soccer is right around the corner. All Georgian Court needs to do is get through the final two regular season games, starting tomorrow with their nonconference finale. 

Opponent
Bloomsburg Huskies (13-2-1, 7-1-1 PSAC)

Where
Bloomsburg, PA - Steph Pettit Stadium

When
Saturday, Nov. 2 - 1 pm

How to Watch
• Saturday's match is available to watch a free-to-view video on the Bloomsburg portal of PSAC Digital Network, powered by HUDL. Links for videos and live stats can be found above and on the Lions Soccer schedule page. 

Previously vs. Bloomsburg
• This is the fourth match between these two and second straight season they've met.
• They also met towards the end of the year last season with Bloomfield securing a 2-0 win in Lakewood.
• That was the Huskies first win over GCU who is 2-1 all-time. It was also the first time Bloomfield scored against Georgian Court.
• They got a goal in each half while dominating play, leading in shots 20-3.

Last Time Out
• Georgian Court had to overcome an early one-goal deficit to pick up a come-from-behind win over Goldey-Beacom.
• Jack Pollintine-Smith hit the equalizer with less than 90 seconds to play in the first half.
• Alessandro Cavallini and Gijs van Eif each scored in the second half as the Lions prevailed 3-1.
• Maurice Engl had assists on the first two goals. Svante Haakansson and Robbie Tapp picked up helpers on the final tally. 

Individual Milestones
• Gijs van Eif needs one more point for sole possession of fourth all-time at Georgian Court and for a single-season. 
• Also moving up that career goals list is David Tuschmann. He's one goal away from 10 which would tie him for 10th in Lions history. 
• Another shutout from Ayendi Batista will give him five which will be second-most for a single-season in Lions history and fourth for a career. He's also one win away from 10. 
• Svante Haakansson needs two points for 20.
• Mikey Mallon is three assists away from the Lions single-season record. Three more will also move him into second place on the career list. His next game played will be his 40th. 
• Alessandro Cavallini's next game will be his 30th. He's also 84 minutes away from 2000 played. 
• One more start will get Ryan Lee to 50 in his career. 
• Jack Pollintine-Smith is 21 minutes away from 1000 and Tim Wilk is 25 while Svante Haakansson is 30.

CACC Leaders (Based on NCAA Statistics)
• Gijs van Eif is second in the CACC with 26 points and 12 goals. Both of those rank in the top-11 nationally. 
• Mikey Mallon is second in the league with 0.62 assists per game. His eight assists are 12th in Division II. 
• Freshman Svante Haakansson is now in the top-5 in the CACC in points and seventh in goals. 
• The Lions' 1.75 assists per game and 28 total assists are third in the conference.
• With 5.50 points per game, GCU is fourth in the CACC.
• The Lions have the number four scoring offense generating 1.88 goals per game. They're also fourth in goal differential at +6.

Who's Hot?
• Ayendi Batista is 9-2 in his last 11 games with 12 goals allowed in that span. 
• Gijs van Eif has goals in 10 of his last 13 and points in six of seven.
• Svante Haakansson has 11 points in his last six games. 
• Vitor Antelo recorded his first assist of the season against Post and Robbie Tapp his first career point against Goldey-Beacom.
• Maurice Engl has points in four of his last seven games and all four of those games are multi-point efforts. 

Post Season Picture
• The Lions have already clinched a spot in the CACC Tournament, and now only need to worry about seeding.
• There are no byes and the top eight teams qualify. 
• Currently, with 21 points, Georgian Court is atop the CACC. 
• The Lions have just one game left in the CACC regular season. 
• Just five points separate the top six teams, meaning GCU can still finish anywhere from No. 1 to No. 6. 
• Post and Felician are right behind GCU with 20 points, though Post has two conference games left to play. Like GCU, Felician has just one remaining.
• Caldwell and Bridgeport each have 19 points with two games left and Wilmington has 16 points and two conference games to play. 
• The Lions final CACC opponent is Chestnut Hill who is not currently in a postseason position. 
• Higher seeds host in the quarterfinals and semifinals with the CACC Tournament Finals held Sunday, Nov. 17 at Wilmington. 

About Bloomsburg
• Bloomsburg is the No. 18 ranked team in the country and are third in the Atlantic Region poll.
• The Huskies are 13-2-1 on the season and 7-1-1 in PSAC games. 
• Bloomsburg defense has carried them as they have allowed just nine goals on the season.
• SUNY Cortland transfer Brady Rimple is the man in net for the Huskies. He has a 0.60 goals against average. His defense is a strong help as he averages a little more than two saves per game. His nine shutouts are the second-most in Division II, one behind the national leader. 
• The Huskies are big and strong and take advantage of set pieces. Patrick Walsh, their leading goal-scorer, is a defenseman with seven who uses his 6-0 frame around the net.
• Kody Besser has 13 points with four goals and five assists.
• Despite their physical play, Bloomsburg plays with control, being issued just 22 yellow cards while drawing 41. 
• Bloomsburg has won each of their last six games by shutout and scored 10 in their last two.
• Against CACC opponents this season, Bloomsburg is 2-1 with a season-opening loss to Felician. It's the only goal they've allowed to a CACC opponent and the only time they've been shutout this season.