Coming off a draw to the Creighton University Bluejays and a loss to the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks, the Florida Atlantic University Owls men’s soccer team (0-1-1) (0-1-1) started their home opener off right with a 3-1 lead against Stetson University Hatters (1-1) on Aug. 29.
Senior forward Mamadou Diarra scored a first-half hat trick before the game was delayed and ultimately called. The teams will meet again later in the season to play the remaining 37 minutes of the second half, with the Owls having the 3-1 lead to hold.
The Hatters have historically held the upper hand, with a 10-7-2 record against the Owls in 19 meetings since 2006.