The Concordia University Chicago men's soccer team (0-1) will look to rebound from last week's opening game defeat on Wednesday, March 17, against the Benedictine University Eagles (0-0) in the second of three away games to begin the 2021 spring season.
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This is the first of two matchups between the Cougars and Eagles this season, the second of which will take place in three weeks at Concordia Stadium. As for Wednesday, it is the 23rd meeting between the two schools in men's soccer. The Cougars are seeking their seventh victory and first since 2015 when they won 2-1 on the road in Lisle, Ill.
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The Cougars' opening defeat to the Dominican Stars (1-0) was highlighted by sophomore
Nicholas Pasut (New Boston, Mich.) making 11 saves in goal as he and fellow sophomore
Joseph Perez (Crystal Lake, Ill.) vie to be the new No. 1 in net for CUC.
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Kickoff against Benedictine is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Wednesday, with coverage available via the Benedictine Athletics website.
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