DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (0-1-1, 0-0-0) VS. ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY (1-0-0, 0-0-0)
September 8 | 7:00 p.m. | Dallas, Texas | Patriot Soccer Field
 
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KICK-OFF
The DBU Women's Soccer team battled Metro State to a 0-0 draw after two extra time periods on Saturday, September 3, at The Regency Athletic Complex in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots fired off 21 shots against the Roadrunners, but were unable to convert one into a gamewinner.

DBU goalkeeper Hope Koym made eight saves to keep the game scoreless, and Erica Torres made six saves in goal for Metro State. Cecily Martinez led the Patriots offense with four shots, but couldn't find the back of the net.
 
The Patriots face off with Heartland Conference-rival St. Edward's in their home opener at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, at Patriot Soccer Field.
 
PATRIOT STORYLINES
 - The Patriots enter 2016 with an eight-game winning streak at Patriot Soccer Field.
 
 - DBU and St. Edward's have met eight times in the past two seasons, including four matchups in the regular season, two meetings in the Heartland Conference Tournament and two games in the NCAA Tournament. The Patriots are 5-3 in that span.
 
 - Behind two stellar performances from goalie Hope Koym, the Patriots lead the Heartland Conference in saves (17) and saves per game (8.5).
 
 - Cecily Martinez has led the team in shots and shots on goal in both matches this season, combining for seven and three, respectively.

 - DBU has never been held scoreless through the first two contests in program history.
 
SCOUTING ST. EDWARD'S
The Hilltoppers began their 2016 campaign with a 5-0 blowout of New Mexico Highlands. In her collegiate debut, freshman Toni Tewes assisted on the first goal of the game and scored two of her own, earning Heartland Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors. Goalkeeper Lorrie Santoy, a 2015 First Team All-Heartland Conference selection, was not forced to make a save in 75 minutes of play.
 
SERIES HISTORY
DBU is 9-18 all-time against St. Edward's, but have bested the Hilltoppers in four consecutive meetings. The most recent matchup came in the 2015 NCAA South Central Region Final, played last November in Bellingham, Washington. Senior forward Ashley Cox scored the game-winner and her 12^th goal of the season when she scored on Lorrie Santoy in the 4^th minute. Senior goalkeeper Jenna Ackerly made a save on Katie Donahue's penalty kick attempt in the 89^th minute to seal the win for the Patriots.