THE BASICS
Rhode Island (3-7-3) vs. Central Connecticut State (0-9-2)
Kickoff: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7:00 p.m. EST
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RHODE ISLAND VS. CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE - SERIES NOTES
- Wednesday will be the sixth meeting between Rhode Island and Central Connecticut State.
- The series began in 1988.
- It is an evenly matched history. Each side has won one time, with three of the five matches resulting in ties.
- This is the second year in a row the teams will play.
- Last season was a 1-1 tie. Rhode Island got its goal on a penalty kick from Brandon Bermingham in the 52nd minute, while CCSU's Joey Tata got the equalizer in the 74th minute.
- Wednesday is Rhode Island's final non-conference match of the season.
A LOOK AT THE OPPONENT
- Central Connecticut State is looking for its first win of the season.
- The Blue Devils have dropped their last two matches, including a 3-0 loss to Howard on Sunday.
- Rhode Island midfielder Austin Rocke played four seasons with Central Connecticut State before transferring to URI this year.
- He had 10 goals and two assists in his time at CCSU.
- Central Connecticut has seven goals through its first 11 matches.
- Anthony Catanzaro, Santiago Marin Gutierrez and Alvaro Moros have each scored twice.
- Opponents have scored 22 goals against CCSU, an average of 2.0 per match.
SEVEN SENIORS TO BE HONORED BEFORE THE GAME
- Wednesday's match is Senior Night for Rhode Island.
- Seven members of the team will be honored during a pregame ceremony.
- Goalie Caleb McNeil, midfielder Austin Rocke, midfielder Joan Sanchis, defender/midfielder Brett Schwab, forward Mathias Taylor, defender Joey Turco and midfielder Parker Vasic all will be recognized.
- Sanchis and Schwab are the team's captains.
- Schwab, Taylor and Turco have all been with the program for four seasons, while McNeil is in his third year.
- Sanchis is in his second season, while Rocke and Vasic transferred to URI this year.
