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Heartland Conference Semifinal Preview: DBU vs. Lubbock Christian

DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (10-5-3, 10-2-2) VS. LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (8-4-5, 6-4-4)
November 3 | 11:00 a.m. | Austin, Texas | Lewis-Chen Family Field
 
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KICK-OFF
The Dallas Baptist University Women's Soccer team defeated Texas A&M International University, 4-0, on Saturday afternoon at Patriot Soccer Field in Dallas, Texas. Kristina Williamson and Katelyn Havard each registered a goal and an assist to lead the Patriot offense.
 
Senior Cecily Martinez put DBU on the board first in the 4th minute, receiving a pass from Emmy Niece and chipping it over goalkeeper Kiyana Lopez. The Patriots extended the lead to 2-0 when Maggie Scales headed in a flick from Kristina Williamson in the 28th minute.
 
Havard picked up her first point of the match in the 36th minute after crossing the ball into the box for Williamson, who dribbled around a defender and scored past Lopez. Havard scored a goal of her own to make it 4-0 in the 65th minute as she received a cross from McKenna Namken at the backside of the goal and headed it in.
 
The Patriots look to win their fourth straight match when they take on Lubbock Christian in the semifinals of the Heartland Conference Tournament at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Lewis-Chen Family Field in Austin, Texas.
 
PATRIOT STORYLINES
 - DBU placed eight on the All-Heartland Conference team, as announced by the league office on Tuesday, headlined by Mackenzie Rice's First Team selection.
 
 - The Patriots are making their sixth straight appearance in the Heartland Conference Tournament.
 
  - Hope Koym ranks No. 13 in the country in save percentage (.881) and No. 22 in minutes played (1611:47). 
 
 - DBU is riding a three-game win streak to close the regular season in which they outscored opponents 7-1.
 
SCOUTING LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN
The Chaps are making their second straight appearance in the Heartland Conference Tournament after a first-round exit at the hands of St. Edward's in 2015. LCU features seven All-Heartland Conference selections, including four First Team honorees.
 
Haley Knesek and Hollie Windham, both First Team All-Conference selections, combined for 18 goals and nine assists this season. Sarah Palmer, tabbed to the Third Team, allowed just 16 goals this season and recorded eight shutouts.
 
SERIES HISTORY
DBU is undefeated in five meetings with the Chaps, including a 1-1 draw in Lubbock on October 20. Haley Knesek, the Heartland Conference leader in points, goals and assists, scored in the 43rd minute to give LCU a short-lived lead. Just 19 seconds later, Leah Draper found the back of the net for the first time this season to level the score at 1-1.
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Players Mentioned

Leah Draper

#9 Leah Draper

Midfielder
5' 3"
Junior
Cecily Martinez

#28 Cecily Martinez

Forward
5' 10"
Senior
McKenna Namken

#15 McKenna Namken

Forward
5' 5"
Junior
Emmy Niece

#12 Emmy Niece

Defender
5' 7"
Sophomore
Mackenzie Rice

#3 Mackenzie Rice

Defender
5' 10"
Senior
Kristina Williamson

#19 Kristina Williamson

Midfielder
5' 5"
Sophomore
Katelyn Havard

#11 Katelyn Havard

Forward
5' 6"
Freshman
Hope Koym

#32 Hope Koym

Goalkeeper
5' 8"
Freshman
Maggie Scales

#5 Maggie Scales

Defender
5' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Leah Draper

#9 Leah Draper

5' 3"
Junior
Midfielder
Cecily Martinez

#28 Cecily Martinez

5' 10"
Senior
Forward
McKenna Namken

#15 McKenna Namken

5' 5"
Junior
Forward
Emmy Niece

#12 Emmy Niece

5' 7"
Sophomore
Defender
Mackenzie Rice

#3 Mackenzie Rice

5' 10"
Senior
Defender
Kristina Williamson

#19 Kristina Williamson

5' 5"
Sophomore
Midfielder
Katelyn Havard

#11 Katelyn Havard

5' 6"
Freshman
Forward
Hope Koym

#32 Hope Koym

5' 8"
Freshman
Goalkeeper
Maggie Scales

#5 Maggie Scales

5' 3"
Freshman
Defender