DALLAS – The Men's Soccer Team for Dallas Baptist concludes its six-game home stand on Monday versus Rogers State University at 12 pm. This conference matchup also marks the final contest to be played this season at Patriots Soccer Field. The Patriots (5-8, 3-3) have gone 2-3 on this stretch, but have won two of its last three. DBU has ensured finishing with a higher winning percentage after breaking last season's four overall win total in the inaugural year of the program on Saturday.   Â
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LAST MATCH – DBU earned a 3-2 victory on Senior Night and was able to withstand another tough offensive attack by Newman University. The Jets outshot Dallas Baptist 23-20, but the Patriots placed more shots on goal 12-9.
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Junior
David Balyeat's header a couple minutes in the second half off a corner kick from sophomore
Brian Robertson eventually counted as the game-winner for the Patriots. Balyeat remains second on the team scoring his fifth goal, but also matches his personal best in a season.
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Freshmen
Seth Elliott and Chris Lofton also accounted for the other DBU goals, counting for their second and first goals of the season, respectively.
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Sophomore
Chuck Schober returned as the starting keeper after missing two starts, and allowed two goals while saving seven shot attempts.
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SCOUTING ROGERS STATE – RSU (5-8-1, 3-4) won on Saturday defeating Oklahoma Christian 3-1 and snapping a two-game slide. The Hillcats received goals from Niall Masterson, Dylan Beaird, and Garron Hayes in the victory.
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Mitchell Penton earned his first win in the net and tallied three saves. Despite being outshot 18-10 by the Eagles, RSU was able to capitalize on opportunities.
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Neither team faced each other last year.
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LIVE ACTION – Video is available for viewing at
www.dbupatriots.com/showcase and livestats will be available at
www.sidearmstats.com/dbu/msoc.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PATRIOTS (PART 8)
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This week features sophomore
Jay Adam Williams and freshman Chris Lofton.
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  #17 Jay Adams Williams
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 Position: D
 Height: 6-1
 Class: Sophomore
 Hometown: Dallas, Texas
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Q&A with Williams
Favorite movie?
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"Forrest Gump"
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Favorite team of any sport?
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"Dallas Mavericks"
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Favorite hobby outside of soccer?
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"Paintball"
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Why did you choose to play at DBU?
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"Help start a new team, and grow in my walk"
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What is something you must have for a roadtrip?
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"iPod with good headphones"
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Favorite Bible Verse?
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"Matthew 6:9-13"
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  #23 Chris Lofton
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 Position: MF
 Height: 5-10
 Class: Freshman
 Hometown: Lewisville, Texas
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Q&A with Lofton
Favorite movie?
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"Saving Private Ryan"
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What is something you must have for a roadtrip?
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"Music and movies"
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Why did you chose to play at DBU?
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"close to home, and good soccer program"
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Favorite team of any sport?
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"Arsenal and Tennessee Titans"
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Name something interesting about you that not many people know?
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"I lived in the Philippines"
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Favorite Bible Verse?
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"Philippians 4:13" Â
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