DBU (2-3-5) vs. MIDWESTERN STATE  (8-1-2) 
October 16 | 7:00 p.m. | Wichita Falls, TX| Stang Park

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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF
The DBU Men's Soccer team rolled over the Sul Ross State Lobos, 4-0, on Saturday afternoon at Lobo Soccer Field. This win is the Patriots' second of the season and first Lone Star Conference win. Two goals in the first half and two more in the final frame led the Patriots to their largest win since their 5-1 win over Oklahoma Christian on November 1, 2023.

The first half at Lobos started quietly for the Patriots as they didn't notch their first shot at goal, which didn't come until the 16th minute by Avery Brazzell. However, that first shot increased their momentum as DBU recorded their first goal nine minutes later. Peyton Voelker took the free kick after SRSU fouled Evan Pustejovsky sending a long ball toward the net and scoring the Patriot's first goal of the afternoon. Not four minutes later, the Patriots scored their second goal of the match, a sneaky go-ahead goal, to double their advantage. Hunter Dierlam stole the ball from the Lobos midfield to pass it up to Voelker, allowing him to dance past the last defenders for the go-ahead goal. Voelker's brace gave DBU a multi-score advantage at the break.  

DBU found immediate offense to start the second half in the form of a 51st-minute goal by Leo Larson, his first of the season. He would get a solid pass from a set-piece corner chance with a header into the net. Feeling the pressure the Lobos notched a couple of shots on goals with none being able to hit their intended target. Voelker looked to record a hat trick in the 60th minute but the shot was blocked awarding the DBU a corner kick. The Patriots quickly set up the set-piece chance, sending a long ball towards the net which was blocked by a SRSU defender. However, DBU quickly recovered as Dominic Verdi was in the perfect spot outside the box as he sent a rocket to the net for the Patriot's fourth goal of the match. Defense stood tall in the second half with the Patriots limiting the Lobos to just 4 attempts across the final 45 minutes.  


PATRIOT STORYLINES 
- DBU is ranked second in the conference in corner kicks per game (5.80) and second in assists per game (1.50). 
- The Patriots are third in the conference in total assists (15) and fourth in total points (47).
- Peyton Voelker is ranked second in the conference in shots per game (3.00). 
-  Patrick Banich is ranked second in the conference for goalie minutes played (810). 


SCOUTING MIDWESTERN STATE
- Midwestern State holds an 8-1-2 record after a 4-1 win over Oklahoma Christian on Saturday. 
- MSU is currently ranked second in the Lone Star Conference Standings.
- The Mustangs lead the conference in assists per game (2.18), points per game (7.27), total goals (28), and total points (80).
- Midwestern State is ranked fifth nationally in shots per game (17.64). 
- Liam Pritchard is first in the conference for assists per game (0.56) and total assists (5). 
- Mere Escobar leads the conference and is 9th in the nation in game-winning goals (3). Escobar also leads the conference and is ranked fifth nationally in goals per game (1.09) and points per game (2.64). He is also third nationally in total goals (12) and second in the nation in total points (29). 


SERIES HISTORY 
MSU leads the all-time series, 10-0-2, against DBU. The Mustangs defeated the Patriots, 5-0, in their last matchup on November 12, 2023. This will be the 13th matchup between Midwestern State and Dallas Baptist University. 


UP NEXT
The Patriots are set to face West Texas A&M at home on Saturday, October 19th. Game time is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at Patriot Soccer Field.