THE LEAD
The Dallas Baptist University Men's Soccer team lost to West Texas A&M, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon at The Pitch in Canyon, Texas. Reece Schattle and Jake Wiffen each found the back of the net to fuel the Buffs offense.

Schattle scored his first goal of the season in the 20th minute, assisted by Evan Bozman. Wiffen tacked on a second goal in the 62nd minute on a free kick from 25 yards out, finding the far right corner of the net.

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Mason Stringer relieved Sean Bouland of his goalkeeping duties in the 62nd minute, his first appearance since last year's season finale at the NCCAA National Championships.
 - The Patriots were outshot 29-6 and 9-1 on goal.
 - DBU has a 1-7-1 record on the road this season.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
6 - The Patriots had six different players take a shot, each registering one shot.
5 - Mason Stringer made five saves in his first appearance of the season.
4 - DBU has lost all four meetings all-time with West Texas A&M.

UP NEXT
The Patriots return home to host Oklahoma Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Patriot Soccer Field.