Coming into this season the Falcons knew that nothing was going to be easy. They have a new coach, they lost several contributing starters and were facing a difficult non-conference schedule. They most likely, however, could not have imagined starting off 0-4.

Following the three opening losses to Michigan State, IUPUI and Saint Bonaventure the Falcons were looking to break into the win column in their first road game against Detroit Mercy. Unfortunately for the Falcons, however, they were unable to come away with a win and lost the game 1-0.

The Falcons gave up the lone goal of the game in the first half and were unable to equalize the rest of the game. The bright spot in the Falcons’ first away game was the defense and goaltending. Goaltender Tyler Dollins had eight saves and shut Detroit out in the second half.

The offense, however, was unable to find the back of the goal and only had one shot on goal in the match. They were also outshot by Detroit 16-4 in the hard-fought match.

Due to the busy schedule the Falcons have probably not had much time to reflect on their rough opening to the season. Wednesday’s game marked the fourth game the team has played in the last week and are still scheduled to play two games this weekend.

The Falcons will be playing host to both Wright State and Xavier University in the next three days. The first game, against Wright State, starts at 3 o’clock today and the Xavier game takes place Sunday at 2.

Wright State is entering the game 1-1, but have had nearly a week of rest following their last game. Sunday’s opponent, the Xavier Musketeers, will also be well rested coming into their game against the Falcons. Following a tough loss at Georgia State last Friday the Musketeers have had more than a week to rest.

Despite the tough opponents the Falcons hope this weekend can serve as a starter for the rest of the season. Following the two games this weekend the Falcons will be off until they face the Michigan Wolverines next Friday.