Game Links
Date:  Sunday, Nov. 17, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Stokes Soccerplex | Loretto, Pa.
Championship Links: Championship Central | Watch Live | Live Stats 
Twitter: @LIUAthletics | @LIUMSOC
LIU Links:  Roster | Schedule | Stats
Fairleigh Dickinson Links:  Roster | Schedule | Stats 
 
THE FIRST LOOK

Long Island University and Fairleigh Dickinson University both advanced to Sunday's championship match in two very different fashions on Friday. The Sharks dominated Bryant University, scoring a season-high four goals to take down the Bulldogs. Fourth-seeded FDU upset top seed and host Saint Francis University (Pa.) in penalty kicks, 3-1 to earn its championship berth.
 
THE LAST TIME THEY MET
 
The Sharks and Knights last met on Oct. 18 in Teaneck, N.J. with the Blue and Gold earning a 1-0 victory. Sophomore Xavier Verdu scored during the 62nd minute to help lift LIU to a victory, sparking a four-match winning streak.

SCOUTING THE SHARKS
 
It was all LIU during the semifinal match against Bryant. The trio of All-NEC performers scored for the Sharks, with senior Kyle Parish scoring twice, while freshmen Papa Ndoye and Keanu Tuart each scored once. For Tuart, the goal was the first of his career and gave the Sharks a 2-0 lead late in the first half. Senior Matias Pesallaccia made five saves in goal to earn the shutout victory.
 
With the win, LIU returns to the NEC championship match for the second-consecutive season and the Sharks are searching for their fifth NEC Tournament title. LIU and FDU last met in the NEC championship match during the 2004 season with LIU earning a 1-0 victory.
minutes, leading to a 0.51 goals-against average and a 4-2-0 mark in NEC play.  

SCOUTING THE KNIGHTS
 
FDU held off a powerful Saint Francis attack all afternoon during the semifinals, fighting off 25 shot attempts. Jahmali Waite was superb in goal for the Knights, making seven saves in regulation to force the game into penalty kicks. During the shootout, Waite stopped three of the Red Flash's four attempts to lift FDU into the championship match.
 
The Knights tallied 14 shot attempts and four shots on goal during the run of play, led by a team-best six shots and two shots on goal by Diego Arribas.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets will be sold at the gate for all fans in attendance.

Ticket prices
- $10 for general admission
- $5 for senior citizens and children ages 11-18
- Free for children under 11 and any student with an NEC student I.D.
 
GAME COVERAGE
 
The NEC Championship will be broadcasted on ESPN3 and the NEC Front Row platform. Both streaming services are available online, and on all mobile and streaming devices. Live stats will be available for each contest on SFUAthletics.com