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Men's Soccer

Game Preview: DBU vs. Oklahoma Christian

DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (4-9-1, 2-8-0) VS. OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (4-9-1, 2-7-1)
October 20 | 7:00 p.m. | Dallas, Texas | Patriot Soccer Field
 
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KICK-OFF
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.
 
DBU looks to snap a six-game skid against Oklahoma Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Patriot Soccer Field in Dallas, Texas.
 
PATRIOT STORYLINES
 - In Saturday's loss, 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.

 - Riley Alvey ranks second in the Heartland Conference in gamewinning goals (3).
 
 - The Patriots have a 3-2 mark at home this season, compared to a 1-7-1 record on the road.
 
 - Alvey is just four points shy of 50 career points at DBU.
 
SCOUTING OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN
The Eagles are 1-3-0 in their last four matches, with the one win coming in a 3-2 overtime contest against Newman. OCU is also 0-5-0 on the road this season and have been outscored 11-4 in those matches.
 
Cody Cook and Ante Susic lead the team with a trio of goals each, and both scored in the 3-2 win over Newman last Thursday. Evan Helker has struggled in the team's past four matches, allowing seven goals and making 26 saves.
 
SERIES HISTORY
DBU evened the all-time series with OCU at 2-2 with a 2-0 victory in Edmond, Oklahoma, last season. Riley Alvey put a penalty kick past Eagle goalkeeper Evan Helker for his sixth goal of the season, and Michalin Dennie extended the Patriot lead to 2-0 in the 89thminute on a chip shot over Helker. Mason Stringer made seven saves and recorded his second shutout of the year.
 
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Players Mentioned

Riley Alvey

#18 Riley Alvey

Forward
5' 10"
Senior
Sean Bouland

#31 Sean Bouland

Goalkeeper
6' 0"
Junior
Michalin Dennie

#7 Michalin Dennie

Midfielder
5' 9"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Riley Alvey

#18 Riley Alvey

5' 10"
Senior
Forward
Sean Bouland

#31 Sean Bouland

6' 0"
Junior
Goalkeeper
Michalin Dennie

#7 Michalin Dennie

5' 9"
Sophomore
Midfielder