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Men's Soccer Trent Eskola

BEARS HOST LIBERTY FOR SENIOR NIGHT

Six to be honored for their time as Bears

Men's Soccer Trent Eskola

BEARS HOST LIBERTY FOR SENIOR NIGHT

Six to be honored for their time as Bears

Conway, Ark. - The Central Arkansas Men's Soccer Team looks to secure a place in the ASUN Championships on Saturday against the Flames of Liberty. This night is more than just a chance to clinch a berth in the conference tournament, but a chance to honor multiple seniors for the Bears.

TEAM NEWS
The Bears have consistently been getting healthier as the season goes on with senior's Katsuyoshi Kimishima and Alberto Suarez finally back to 100% health. Striker duo Karim Diao and Vicent Abaso find themselves back fit after a congested schedule the last few weeks. Bradyn Knutson remains out with a leg injury, while goalkeeper Zach Schawl is back in training.

FORM GUIDE
Central Arkansas is coming off an away win over Jacksonville 2-0 last Saturday. With goals coming from Pablo Azcona and Daniel Shabani, who both scored their first for the Bears. A win for the Bears secures their spot in the ASUN Championships.

Liberty comes into Conway with two straight losses having lost to Bellarmine on the road in ASUN play before falling 1-0 to Longwood on Tuesday at home. The Flames have found good form after losing a home match after falling earlier this year to Jacksonville before bouncing back and getting a 9-1 victory over VMI. Liberty needs a win against Central Arkansas to have a chance at getting into the ASUN Championships, should other results not fall their way.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Alberto Suarez sits tied for first place in the ASUN with six goals, while Zach Schawl ranks second in goals-against average with 1.13. Jonathan Randall and Edoardo Merci both sit tied for second in the conference with four assists. But the players to watch for the Bears will be Vicent Abaso and Daniel Shabani, both coming into the match are in good form and looking to continue it.

MATCHUP HISTORY
This will be the first ever matchup between Central Arkansas and Liberty.

Kickoff is set for 6 P.M. CT at the Bill Stephens Soccer Complex.
 
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Players Mentioned

Vicent Abaso

#6 Vicent Abaso

DEF
5' 10"
Senior
Pablo Azcona

#5 Pablo Azcona

MID
5' 7"
Senior
Zach Schawl

#1 Zach Schawl

GK
6' 4"
Sophomore
Alberto Suarez

#4 Alberto Suarez

DEF
6' 1"
Senior
Katsuyoshi Kimishima

#8 Katsuyoshi Kimishima

MID
5' 6"
Senior
Edoardo Merci

#18 Edoardo Merci

MID
5' 9"
Junior
Bradyn Knutson

#20 Bradyn Knutson

DEF
5' 10"
Junior
Jonathan Randall

#34 Jonathan Randall

FWD
Freshman
Daniel Shabani

#33 Daniel Shabani

DEF
Freshman
Karim Diao

#7 Karim Diao

MID
Junior

Players Mentioned

Vicent Abaso

#6 Vicent Abaso

5' 10"
Senior
DEF
Pablo Azcona

#5 Pablo Azcona

5' 7"
Senior
MID
Zach Schawl

#1 Zach Schawl

6' 4"
Sophomore
GK
Alberto Suarez

#4 Alberto Suarez

6' 1"
Senior
DEF
Katsuyoshi Kimishima

#8 Katsuyoshi Kimishima

5' 6"
Senior
MID
Edoardo Merci

#18 Edoardo Merci

5' 9"
Junior
MID
Bradyn Knutson

#20 Bradyn Knutson

5' 10"
Junior
DEF
Jonathan Randall

#34 Jonathan Randall

Freshman
FWD
Daniel Shabani

#33 Daniel Shabani

Freshman
DEF
Karim Diao

#7 Karim Diao

Junior
MID

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