Bronx, N.Y. – Twenty-five years ago today, NASA launched STS-92, the 100th Space Shuttle mission. Tonight, Fordham senior midfielder
Daniel D'Ippolito's launch wasn't as noteworthy as a space shuttle but it was just as impressive. D'Ippolito blasted a shot from 38-yards out on a free kick to lead Fordham to a 1-0 Atlantic 10 win over Duquesne at Moglia Stadium.
With the win, Fordham improves to 7-2-3 overall, 4-0-2 in the Atlantic 10, while Duquesne falls to 6-4-2 overall, 1-4-0 in the conference.
How it Happened
• Fordham grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 41
st minute when
Daniel D'Ippolito scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season as he lined up a free kick and blasted it past Duquesne keeper Diego Chavez.
Game Notes
• Fordham grad student keeper
Tristan Stephani made two saves in net for the Rams to record his fifth shutout of the season.
• Stephani entered the game leading the Atlantic 10 and ranking eight in the NCAA in GAA (0.50).
• The goal was D'Ippolito's 24
th career tally, ninth on the Fordham career goals list.
• He has 64 career points, moving him to seventh on the Fordham career list.
• This was the 25th meeting between Fordham and Duquesne on the pitch.
• The Rams lead the all-time series, 13-8-4.
• Fordham is undefeated against Duquesne over the past nine meetings (6-0-3).
What's Next?
• The Rams continue Atlantic 10 play by traveling to St. Louis, Mo., to take on the Saint Louis University Billikens at Hermann Stadium on Saturday, October 18, at 5:00 p.m.
• The Billikens lead the all-time series, 10-6-2
• The two teams played to a 2-2 draw last year at Fordham.
Portions of this article created using technology provided by
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