DALLAS – The Dallas Baptist Men's Soccer Team improved to 1-2 on its current six-game home stretch, and hopes to keep the momentum rolling against Texas A&M International. DBU (4-7, 2-2) also improves to .500 in Heartland Conference action after outlasting a tough St. Mary's team Saturday to finally end a three-game losing slide.

LAST TIME OUT – The Patriots were led by senior Rodrigo Barrientos, with two goals and an assist to propel DBU over St. Mary's 3-1. Scoring for the first time since his game-winner at Harding University (9/5/13), the midfielder notched the first score in the 16^th minute to give DBU the lead.

The Carrollton, Texas, native picked up his first assist on a goal from freshman Gerson Mendoza, which counted as the rookie's first career. Up 2-0 through halftime, Barrientos put the game out of reach in the 61^st minute with a header that came from Junior David Balyeat.

The senior's five points in the game notched a career best, and matched a team-high set twice by sophomore Brian Robertson in two contests versus McMurry a few weeks ago.

Despite the Rattlers taking 32 shots, 31 faced by freshman Mason Stringer in goal, the Patriots held them to only one goal, which came late in the second half with under 10 minutes remaining. The rookie keeper for DBU grabbed a career-high nine saves in his third start.

SCOUTING TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL – TAMIU (6-6-1, 4-1) is currently embarked on a six-game stretch of its own, but on the road. Currently the Dustdevils are 2-1 with two wins in a row by the same score of 2-1. In their most recent contest, Oklahoma Christian was defeated as Arturo Gutierrez and Camilo Botero scored in the victory.

TAMIU enters Monday's match in second place in the Heartland, behind the nationally ranked and undefeated St. Edward's University. The Dustdevils rank in the top three shot attempts, but DBU does hold an edge in scoring goals 20-19.

The Patriots went 0-2 versus TAMIU last season, but the loss in Dallas was a one-goal deficit 3-2. In this match, Balyeat scored the first goal and sophomore Alex Becerra delivered a pass on the second goal. A late goal cost DBU at the end, but the Patriots were also outshot 19-9. Still, DBU placed five shots on goal, and current sophomore Chuck Schober nabbed four saves in the net.

WORTH NOTING – Some quick notes about the Men's Soccer Squads.

• The Patriots matched last season's overall win total after the 3-1 final on Saturday over St. Mary's.
• The team's 20 goals as a team this year also sets a program record since its inaugural season, topping 14 set last year.
• In four games, DBU has fired off 82 shots, taking at least 15 in the quartet of games. 28 against Ouachita Baptist (10/12) set a program record.

LIVE COVERAGE – Fans are invited to follow Video at http://www.dbupatriots.com/showcase/ and Livestats at http://www.sidearmstats.com/dbu/msoc/

This week features sophomores Matthew Buckwalter and Kody Dale.

#13 Matthew Buckwalter

Position: MF
Height: 6-3
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Mansfield, Texas






Favorite movie?

"21 and Over"

Favorite team of any sport?

"Green Bay Packers"

Favorite hobby outside of soccer?

"Fishing"

Why you chose to play at DBU?

"I liked the environment of the school and the idea of going to chapel"

Name something interesting about you that not many people know?

"I like to make jokes"

Favorite Bible Verse?

"1 Corinthians 13:4"


#3 Kody Dale

Position: MF
Height: 5-8
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Mason, Texas






Favorite movie?

"Inception and Lord of the Rings"

What is something you must have for a roadtrip?

"My pillow and blanket"

Why did you chose to play at DBU?

"Christian Atmosphere"

Favorite team of any sport?

"Manchester United"

Favorite hobby outside of soccer?

"Scuba diving and hunting"

Favorite Bible Verse?

"Isaiah 40:30-31"