KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The United Soccer Coaches released the association's week eight NCAA Division 2 national poll on Tuesday afternoon, and the Flagler College men's soccer team moved up to No. 16. The Saints are 9-1-4 overall and 9-0-1 in Peach Belt Conference play and riding a six-game winning streak heading into the final two matches.
 
Flagler has caught fire at the right time as the six straight wins are the most consecutive victories since 2013. The streak is tied for the second-longest active winning streak in Division 2 men's soccer behind Cal State LA. During that span, the Saints are outscoring opponents 18-3 and averaging 3.0 goals per game.
 
Flagler presents one of the best offenses in the nation, ranking 16^th in the country in scoring. In addition, the Saints are 22^nd in the country in goal differential. The explosive attack has been led by senior Finn Weigelt. The Berlin, Germany native leads the team and ranks tied for 24^th in the country with nine goals this season. Fellow senior Tim Wahlborg is coming off Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week honors after netting three goals and distributing two assists last week.
 
On the backline, the reigning PBC Defensive Player of the Year, Filip Hornburg is leading the defensive efforts. The sophomore has earned four PBC Defensive Player of the Week honors this season and assisted with five shutouts. In goal, the tandem of Xander LaBelle and Ryan Rivas have been lockdown. Rivas is coming off PBC Goalkeeper of the Week honors after breaking the school record last outing with his 22^nd career shutout. LaBelle has started 7-of-8 appearances this season and holds a 5-0-2 record with three clean sheets.
 
Last week, the Saints secured the PBC Regular Season title with a 4-2 victory over USCA. The regular season crown was the Saints third all-time since joining the league, and the first since 2011. With the regular season title, Flagler will host the ASUN Tournament Semifinals on Wednesday, November 4^th. The time and opponent are still to be determined based on the conclusion of the regular season and quarterfinals outcomes.
 
Flagler returns to action tonight, October 21^st as the Saints make the trip down to Embry-Riddle. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. from ERAU Soccer Stadium and the match will be broadcast on the Sunshine State Digital Network.
 
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