PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown men’s soccer team faces off against city rivals, Providence College, on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Fans can catch the match live on ESPN+.
Brown Bears Overview (4-2-0)
- Recently, the Bears celebrated a win over Rhode Island with a score of 1-0 and later triumphed against UMass Lowell, 5-1.
- First-year player Mateo Pereyra scored his first collegiate goal during the game against URI on Sept. 16, helping the Bears secure their third win.
- Lorenzo Amaral had an impressive game against UMass Lowell, scoring a goal and assisting two others, earning him the Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week honor. He leads the Ivy League with an average of 3.5 shots per game.
- Junior Carlo Brown also scored his first goal of the season in the match against the River Hawks, while senior Jamin Gogo Peters extended their lead with another goal.
- Goalkeeper Max Pfaffman made a strong impression in his first two starts, achieving a .50 goals against average and an impressive .800 save percentage.
Providence Friars Overview (2-5-0)
- Providence is looking to bounce back, having lost their last game against Seton Hall, 2-0. They do carry talent with returning All-Big East players Bruno Rosa and Diego Batista.
- The team previously found success against Boston College and URI, but also faced defeats against other teams like Rutgers and Harvard.
- Ian Abbey currently leads the Friars with one goal and one assist. Five other players have each scored once this season.
- Goalkeeper Ryan Carney has been steady in net, with a goals against average of 1.29 and 24 saves so far this season.
- The Friars have outshot opponents 98-64, but face a scoring deficit with their opponents netting 9 goals to their 6.
Historical Context
This will be another chapter in a competitive history between the two teams. Last season, the Friars edged out the Bears 2-1. Brown’s last victory over Providence was a close 1-0 match in 2022. Overall, Brown has won 3 out of the last 10 meetings.
As the rivalry continues, fans can expect an exciting game filled with intensity and skill. With both teams looking to prove themselves, the stage is set for a night of thrilling soccer.
