Series History: Franklin & Marshall makes a brief return to non-conference action on Tuesday, going head-to-head with Stevenson for just the second time in series history. The Diplomats have won each of the matchups, including a 1-0 shutout the last time they met on Sept. 19, 2012.

Centennial Conference (CC) play picks back up on Saturday when the Shoremen come to Tylus Field for the 33^rd meeting between the two teams. F&M holds a dominant 24-8 edge all time, including wins in each of the last three contests. Washington has not picked up a victory against the Diplomats since 2002.

Against Alvernia, each team traded blows, alternating goals throughout the game. F&M was dominant in shots at 20-11, including a 10-6 margin the second half. The Diplomats also held the edge on corners at 6-3. Sam Lane led the way with seven chances, while Janse Schermerhorn recorded five.

On Saturday against the Garnet, a pair of late second-half goals lifted the Diplomats to a 2-0 shutout win. The Diplomats held the advantage on shots at 19-12, including a 13-5 edge in the second frame. Schermerhorn paced the offense with four shots, followed by three from Chris Scott. 

Trevor Britton (6-0-1) recorded three saves for his fifth shutout of the season. His counterpart Tyler Zon was dealt the loss after allowing two goals and registering four saves. 

CC Player of the Week: Bomba was named the CC offensive Player of the Week for men's soccer for the first time in his career. The senior forward notched one goal and two assists over a span of two games for F&M. With the score tied at 0-0 in the 79th minute against Swarthmore on Saturday, Bomba collected the ball from a Chris Scott header and sent a shot into the back of the net to give F&M the late advantage. He went on to assist Janse Schermerhorn's insurance tally in the 84th minute for the 2-0 final. 

In the Rankings: F&M ranks No. 6 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/ Continental Tire NCAA Division III Men's Poll. Swarthmore is the only other CC team to make the list at No. 18. To view the complete top-25, click here. 

The Diplomats hold No. 2 ranking in the D3Soccer.com Top-25 Poll. Messiah received all 25 first-place votes to stay at the No. 1 spot. To view the complete top-25, click here.

Rankings are updated on Tuesday of each week. 

Record Book Watch: With six game-winning goals in his career, Bomba is tied for third on the program's all-time list. Men's soccer's all-time leader is Ben Beaver '13, who netted 20 game-winners in his storied career. 

Lane has recorded 15 assists so far in his career, a mark that places him tied for eighth all-time. The senior forward needs only three more helpers to move into the top five. Brandon Corday '07 occupies the top spot on the list, notching 25 assists while in Lancaster. 

Among the CC Leaders: Bomba's four assists on the season place him second among players in the CC, while his 10 points are good for fourth in the conference. Britton stands second among goalkeepers with his 0.42 goals against average and ranks third in save percentage at .857.