DBU (4-5-7) vs. TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL (3-10-2) 
November 6 | 8:00 p.m. | Dallas, Texas | Patriot Soccer Field

MULTI-MEDIA COVERAGE
vs. Texas A&M International: Live Video | Live Stats 
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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF
DBU dropped a 2-0 duel to St. Edward's University Saturday evening on the road. A SEU goal in  the 30th and 42nd minute proved the difference as the Patriots were handed their second consecutive loss.

The Patriots had a few early chances to get ahead of the Hilltoppers in the first half but were denied by goalkeeper Angel Ramirez. SEU attempted a close shot in the box but the ball connected with the top post allowing the Patriots to deflect keeping the score 0-0.  Peyton Voelker had a shot attempt in the 25th minute that led DBU to their first corner of the match. The Hilltoppers took the lead in the 30th minute with a set piece goal off a corner as Irvin Abarca sent a left footer to the corner post. Not 12 minutes later St. Edwards added to their advantage with a ball that slid past Garrett McGee by Masood Porsa. The Patriots went into halftime trailing by two. 

Entering the second half Evan Pustejovsky forced a driving dive from the Hilltoppers goalie as he attempted to get the Patriots on the scoreboard. DBU looked to have a chance at equalizing as Voelker connected with Avery Brazzellon a pass inside the box, allowing Brazzell to knock a header into the net. However, the goal was sent back as Brazzell was called offside. The DBU offense fought its way into six shots in the second half but proved unable to place any of them on goal as the match ended in St. Edward's favor.



PATRIOT STORYLINES 
- In the Lone Star Conference Standings DBU is currently in fifth place with 12 points with only the top six teams advancing to the conference tournament.  A win against Texas A&M International would place the Patriots in fourth place with 15 points. 
- If the Patriots win Wednesdays matchup against Texas A&M International and WT ties or loses their match, Patriot Soccer Field will host the LSC quarterfinal round.
- DBU has scored 20 goals thus far and have registered 88 corner kicks. The Patriots are currently ranked second in the conference in corner kicks per game (5.50).
- The Patriots have had 19 assists and 47 saves so far this season. 
- Evan Lupo leads the Patriots in minutes totaling 1378. 
- Peyton Voelker is second in the Lone Star Conference for shots per game (2.93).


SCOUTING TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL
- TAMIU currently holds a 3-10-2 record this season. The Dust Devils hold the 11th spot  in the Lone Star Conference rankings with four points after their 2-1 win over Sul Ross State Saturday night. 
- The Dust Devils lead the conference in saves per game and are ranked eighth nationally with 6.07.
- Ioannis Koupepides is ranked 13th nationally and leads the conference in saves per game with 5.33.


SERIES HISTORY 
Texas A&M International leads the all-time series, 13-3-3, against DBU. The last matchup between the two squads ended in a 1-1 draw on November 4, 2023. This will be the 20th matchup between the Dust Devils and the Patriots.


UP NEXT
The Lone Star Conference Tournament will begin on Saturday, November 9 for the top teams in the standings. The top teams will be finalized after the final matches are concluded.