ST. MARY'S (10-4-0, 5-1-0) AT NO. 13 DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (10-3-2, 5-0-1)
October 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Dallas, Texas | Patriot Soccer Field
 
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KICKOFF
Dallas Baptist University earned another big win in a 6-1 decision over UT-Permian Basin on Saturday evening. Senior forward Ashley Cox scored two goals for the second game in a row to fuel the Patriots high-scoring offense.
 
Forward Maddie Owen found herself on the other end of a scoring play again, netting her third goal in two matches. Lindsey Eccles, Rebecca Kernen and Jolee Patterson also joined in on the Patriot scoring spree.
 
Goalkeeper Jenna Ackerly made four saves in the net for DBU before handing over the duties to Grace Johnson in the 76th minute. Johnson allowed the Falcons' only goal, but also made three saves.
 
DBU and St. Mary's are vying for the top spot in the Heartland Conference with jus t two games remaining until the Heartland Conference tournament bracket is set. The Patriots and Rattlers face off at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, at Patriot Soccer Field.
 
HEARTLAND CONFERENCE WEEKLY HONOR
Senior forward Ashely Cox was named the Heartland Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday. Cox scored four goals and helped the Patriots to a 2-0 record. The announcement marks the first time in 2015 that Cox has earned Heartland Conference Player of the Week honors and is the third time in her illustrious career.
 
ACKERLY AND COMPANY CONTINUE TO DOMINATE
The DBU defense, led by senior goalkeeper Jenna Ackerly, has allowed just four goals in the last nine matches, the second fewest. In that time, the Patriots have recorded five shutouts and an 8-0-1 record. Ackerly paces the Heartland Conference in save percentage (.906) and shutouts per game (.600) this season.
 
OWEN CONTRIBUTING TO SELFLESS PATRIOT OFFENSE
Freshman forward Maddie Owen ranks 24^th in the nation in total assists (7) and 28^th in assists per game (.47). She recorded seven points last week in DBU's two big wins and was rewarded for her efforts with three goals of her own.   
 
SCOUTING THE RATTLERS
St. Mary's lost their Heartland Conference opener to Lubbock Christian and responded with five straight wins in the conference by a margin of 16-2. The Rattlers' back-loaded schedule features matches with two road matches against DBU and St.Edward's.
 
St. Mary's is led on offense by forwards Rachel Gurinsky and Kristal Williams, who have each scored seven goals this season. Gurinsky and Williams rank second and third in the Heartland Conference, respectively, in both goals and points per game.  
 
SERIES HISTORY
DBU is 9-8-1 all-time against St. Mary's and have won the last seven meetings. Ashley Cox scored the game-winner in last year's 3-2 decision in San Antonio.