The York University Lions men's soccer team are set to face-off against the Brock Badgers in a crucial home-and-home of the final weekend of regular season play, and Sunday's home grad game. After dropping Friday's nights contest to the Guelph Gryphons, the Lions sit in second place in the OUA West, 2 points behind the No. 1 Brock Badgers. Securing 6 points this weekend will clinch the top seed for the Lions and hosting an OUA playoff game; a loss will shake up the standings.

On Friday evening the Lions faced off against the Guelph Gryphons at York Lions Stadium in search of three important points as the end of the season is in sight. From the opening whistle, the game was back-and-forth with both teams creating chances, but not finding their finishing touch. It was not until the 38th minute that the visiting Gryphons put one past Alessio Carbone to lead 1-0 entering half-time. Chris Melino worked hard in the oppositions half, coming up short on a header sent just wide of the target in extra time, with the Gryphons securing the victory 1-0.

The Matchup:
Oct. 20-22: York (6-2-2) vs. Guelph (7-2-1)

Game Details:
Fri., Oct. 20 @ Brock (8:15 pm)
Sun., Oct. 22 vs Brock (3:15 pm)

Current Streaks:
York - Loss 1
Brock - Tie 1

Quick Facts:
YORK:

• The Lions are 3rd in the OUA with 132 shots
• York's 13.2 Shots-per game is 2nd in the OUA
• Tyler Attardo is 4th in the OUA with 29 shots

BROCK:

• Marc Iantomasi is second in the OUA for Game-winning goals (3)
• Brock's 19 goals has them in 7th in the OUA
• The Badgers are 4th in the conference for Yellow Cards (27)

Lions to Watch:

#7 JUSTIN CICCHILLO: Second-year forward... Lead the Lions offense in their loss against Guelph with 5 shots and 2 shots on goal... Is a crafty forward that produced key chances for the Lions on Friday night, and brings the energy to the field when he steps on the pitch.

#5 CHRIS MELINO: Third-year defender... Has appeared in nine games for the Lions this year, making 5 starts... Has held a strong back line for the Lions throughout the season, being a key player in some of their closer contests... Created the best chance for the Lions against the Gryphons on Oct. 13 in the final minutes of the game.