DBU (2-3-6) vs. WEST TEXAS A&M  (2-5-4) 
October 19 | 4:00 p.m. | Dallas, TX| Patriot Soccer Field

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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF
The DBU Men's Soccer and No. 14 Midwestern State match at Stang Park ended in a scoreless draw tonight. The Patriots had numerous opportunities but were not able to find the back of the net. Garrett McGee shined in tonight's match, recording his second career shutout with three saves.

In the first half, Midwestern controlled possession with eight shot attempts, two on goal. However, DBU registered five offensive chances, with key shots from Gavyn Rosales coming in the 15th minute off a Peyton Voelker free kick and then Chase Turcotte notching an attempt on frame two minutes later. Patriots goalkeeper Garrett McGee and the DBU defense shined bright in the first half, preventing any offensive moves from the Mustangs, as both sides entered halftime scoreless.

A sense of urgency in the second half loomed over both teams as they searched for the first goal of the game. The Patriots dominated possession in the second half as Midwestern State was contrived to defend. The net saw multiple shots from DBU including a rocket-like header from Rosales forcing MSU's Daniel Robles into a diving save in the 64th minute. The Mustang's offense created some action, but it was quickly broken by the Patriot's defense. The tide seemed to change as Midwestern State was awarded a free kick outside the goal box leading to a scramble from the Patriots defense. Nonetheless, DBU was able to hold off multiple shots on goal from Max Gonzales leaving the score null on both sides as the match entered the 87th minute. Both teams fought to have any kind of opportunity in the box, but neither team was able to find a goal before time ran out bringing the score to a final 0-0 draw.  

PATRIOT STORYLINES 
- Garrett McGee shined in Wednesday's match as he recorded his second career shutout with three saves.
- Wednesday draw marked DBU's second tie in conference play, and they gained one point to contribute to their LSC standing.  
- Gavyn Rosales dominated the Patriot's offense putting up five shots. Hunter Dierlam contributed two shots and Peyton Voelker and Chase Turcotte each contributed one shot as well.
- DBU is ranked second in the conference in corner kicks per game (5.55) and fourth in assists per game (1.36). 
- The Patriots are fourth in the conference in total assists (15) and total points (47).
- Peyton Voelker is ranked second in the conference in shots per game (2.78). 


SCOUTING WEST TEXAS A&M
- West Texas A&M holds a 2-5-4 record after a 2-0 loss to LSC newcomers Sul Ross State on Saturday.
- The Buffs are fourth in the conference in shots per game (12) and sixth in corner kicks per game (4.27)
- Goalkeeper Bryce Cottle is sixth in the LSC for saves per game (2.71).
- Dominic Murphy and Gabriel Nevarez are sixth in the conference in total assists (3). 


SERIES HISTORY 
West Texas A&M leads the all-time series, 11-0-1, against DBU. The Patriots defeated the Buffs in a 5-4 penalty kick shootout win in their last matchup on November 10, 2023. This will be the 12th matchup between Midwestern State and Dallas Baptist University. 


UP NEXT
The Patriots travel to Portales, New Mexico on Wednesday, October 23rd to face Eastern New Mexico. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Al Whitehead Field at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.