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Lake Buena Vista, FL - No. 2 Manhattan (8-6-3) will begin pursuit of its first MAAC Championship against No. 10 Iona (3-13-3) on Sunday, October 29 at 11:15 am at the
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Top-Two
For the second time in three years, the Jaspers will be the No. 2 seed for the MAAC Championship.
Interesting
By virtue of its 1-1 tie against Rider on Senior Day, Manhattan went 4-0-1 at home for the second time in three years. In 2017 and 2015, the Jaspers defeated Canisius, Iona, Saint Peter's and Siena while tying Rider.
Senior Day Video
Take a look at this video, recapping Senior Day:
Modena Lights The Lamp
Senior
Erica Modena celebrated Senior Day with her team-leading eighth goal of the year (2nd MAAC) and the 31st of her career. She is in sole possession second place in the all-time Manhattan annals with her 31 scores (74 points), just nine off
Emily Rogic's 'school-record mark of 40 set between 1993-1996 ... She is also third in the league with 21 points, recording at least one in eight of her nine MAAC matches this year.
More Modena
Modena's score was the 23rd of the season for Manhattan, matching the Jaspers' program record against MAAC opposition of 23 set by the 2015 squad ... For her career, she has eight game-winning scores, four multi-goal matches and two hat tricks.
Double Trouble
Sophomore
Arianna Montefusco is fifth in the MAAC with seven goals and 17 points.
Lending A Helping Hand
Junior
Emma Saul is sixth in the MAAC with six assists while adding three goals.
Triple Threat
Modena, Montefusco and Saul have now combined for 18 of the Jaspers' 29 goals and 14 of their 22 assists.
Defense
Manhattan has yielded one goal or less in 12 of their 17 matches and was the only MAAC squad to not surrender three in a game.
Second-Half Success
The Jaspers have outscored the opposition by a 14-6 count after halftime this year, including 11-4 during MAAC play.
Local Rivals Take Two
For the first time in program history, Manahttan and Iona will meet in the postseason.
The Series
The Jaspers lead the all-time series by a 14-9-4 count with
Brendan Lawler holding a 4-3-1 record against the Gaels.
We're Going Streaking
Manhattan has taken three in a row from Iona, outscoring its rivals by a 12-1 count during that time, including posting a 4-0 shutout victory earlier this season.
Against Iona ...
Modena has notched a point in all four of her career matches against Iona, registering three goals and an assist.
Did You Know??
Caroline Taylor's two career goals have come against Iona while freshman
Sydney Harwood and classmate
Alexa Chapman each recorded their first career scores earlier this year against the Gaels.
All-Time In The MAAC Tournament (Manhattan)
- Sunday's match will mark Manhattan's ninth MAAC Championship appearance and the first since 2015.
- The Jaspers will be the No. 2 seed for the second in program history (2015).
- In 2015, Manhattan was the No. 2 seed and advanced to the MAAC Championship Final.
- The Jaspers are 4-6-2, all-time, in MAAC Tournament play.
- Lawler is 2-1-1 in MAAC Tournament play.
- When playing in Florida, Manhattan is 3-2-2, twice losing in penalty kicks.
- Modena has three career goals and an assist in four career MAAC Tournament games.
- Senior
Emily Center's lone career goal came against Siena in the 2015 MAAC Championship.
The Great Eight
Seniors Modena,
Nicole Aylmer,
Dylan Burns and Center as well as juniors
Nicole Copping,
Annie Doerr, Saul and Taylor all saw action in the 2015 MAAC Championship ... Modena earned MAAC All-Tournament team honors along with current assistant coach
Taylor Salkowsky.
Manhattan Against The Remaining Field This Year:
1. Monmouth (0-1-0) | 3. Quinnipiac (0-0-1) | No. 4 Siena (1-0-0) | No 5 Marist (1-0-0) | No. 6 Rider (0-0-1) | No. 8 Niagara (0-1-0) | No. 10 Iona (1-0-0)
Manhattan All-Time Against The Remaining Field In At The MAAC Championship
1. Monmouth (N/A) | No. 3 Quinnipiac (1-0-0) | No. .4 SIena (1-1-0) | No. 5 Marist (0-1-0) | No. 6 Rider (2-1-0) | No. 8 Niagara (N/A) | No. 10 Iona (N/A)
What A Difference A Year Makes
Last year, the Jaspers registered just 13 goals, including 10 during MAAC play. This year, with one match remaining in the regular season Manhattan has 29, including the aforementioned 23 during league play.
Interesting
17 of Manhattan's 25 field players that have seen action, have recorded a point.
Interesting Take Two
The Jaspers eight game-winning goals have been recorded by seven different student-athletes this year.
We're Going Streaking
Manhattan is 25-0-2 - including winning 17 straight at one point - when finding the back of the net first since dropping a 2-1 decision to Monmouth on October 8, 2014.
Goalie Play Big
Junior
Kelly DiGregorio and sophomores
Olivia Printy and
Camryn Nici have combined to post a 0.91 GAA and a .800 save percentage with five shutouts this season.
With A Win ...
Manhattan would play the winner of No. 3 Quinnipiac and No. 6 Rider on Tuesday, October 31 at 2:00 pm.
