TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL (2-13-1, 1-5-1) AT NO. 13 DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (11-3-2, 6-0-1)
October 31 | 2:30 p.m. | Dallas, Texas | Patriot Soccer Field
 
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KICKOFF
Dallas Baptist University won its fourth straight match with a 3-1 victory over St. Mary's Thursday night at Patriot Soccer Field. The Rattlers held a 1-0 lead through most of the first quarter after an early goal by Heather Dawson. In the 42nd, minute, defender Emilie MacDonald scored the equalizer. Freshman Maddie Owen scored the game-winner in the 56th minute after Lindsey Washburn placed a free kick in the box that Owen finished off for her fourth goal of the season.
 
Senior Lindsey Eccles added a third goal in the 64th minute off a header from MacDonald to secure the 3-1 win. DBU fired off 19 shots and placed nine shots on goal. Senior goalkeeper Jenna Ackerly played the full 90:00 and made five saves, earning her 11th win of the season.
 
DBU wraps up the regular season against Texas A&M International on Saturday, October 31, at 2:30 p.m. at Patriot Soccer Field.
 
HEARTLAND CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPS
The Patriots clinched their third Heartland Conference regular season title in five years with Thursday's win. The Patriots improved their conference record to 6-0-1 and lead St. Mary's and St. Edward's by four points with one match to play. DBU earned regular season championships in 2011 and 2012.
 
OWEN CONTRIBUTING TO SELFLESS PATRIOT OFFENSE
Freshman forward Maddie Owen ranks 26^th in the nation in total assists (7) and 32^nd in assists per game (.44). She has nine points in the last three games, including three goals of her own. 
 
SCOUTING THE DUSTDEVILS
Texas A&M International stunned No. 22 St. Edward's on Thursday 2-1 for the biggest win in the Dustdevils' struggling season. TAMUI had not won a game since September 11^th.  
 
Senior Kim Garcia leads the Dustdevils with seven goals this season. On defense, the Patriots will have to get past goalkeeper Chelsea Knaack, who leads the Heartland Conference with 117 saves.
 
SERIES HISTORY
DBU is 18-1-0 all-time against Texas A&M International and have won 14 straight meetings, dating back to 2007. The Patriots have outscored the Dustdevils 63-13.