DBU (4-4-2, 1-1-1) vs. #9 MIDWESTERN STATE (7-2-3, 3-1-0) 
October 15 | 7:00 p.m. | Dallas, TX | Patriot Soccer Field

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LAST TIME OUT
In a tightly fought crosstown matchup, DBU and UT Dallas battled to a 1–1 draw last Wednesday night at Patriot Soccer Field. The result secured a valuable point for the Patriots in the Lone Star Conference standings, moving their league record to 1–1–1.

UTD jumped ahead early when Kingsley Annan capitalized from close range inside the six-yard box to put the Comets in front. The Patriots responded in the 20th minute after a pivotal moment inside the penalty area.

Erik Oliveira was fouled by Annan, and following video review, DBU was awarded a penalty. Senior midfielder Gavyn Rosales stepped up and calmly buried the equalizer into the bottom right corner to bring the match level at one apiece.

From that point forward, both defenses tightened the screws. Possession swung back and forth in the second half, but neither side could break through. The Comets held a narrow 4–3 shot advantage after the break, yet the scoreboard remained unchanged as the match ended in a stalemate.

PATRIOT STORYLINES 
- Home Fortress: DBU is unbeaten in its last five home matches (4–0–1) dating back to last year's regular-season finale.
- Rosales Rising: Gavyn Rosales' goal against UTD was the 14th of his career, tying Ethan Martinez (2017–2021) for third all-time in program history.
- Freshman Firepower: Midfielder Caleb Centeno ranks fourth in the LSC in both goals (4) and points (10).
- Record Watch: Centeno sits just two goals shy of matching Ethan Martinez's 2017 record for most goals by a freshman in program history.
- Shot-Makers & Stoppers: The Patriots average 12.2 shots per match while limiting opponents to 10.1 attempts.
- Corner Kings: DBU ranks second in the LSC with an average of 6.10 corner kicks per contest.
- Ironman Larson: Senior Leo Larson is set to appear in his 67th career match on Wednesday, tying Riley Alvey (2013–2016) for seventh-most in program history.
- Steady in Net: Goalkeeper Patrick Banich ranks sixth in the LSC in goals-against average at 1.13 per match.
- Backline Workhorses: Defenders Cason Berg and Evan Lupo lead DBU in minutes played, each just 25 minutes shy of reaching the 900-minute mark for the season.
- Chasing History: Head Coach Jess Jobe is just three wins away from becoming DBU's all-time wins leader.

SCOUTING MIDWESTERN STATE
- The Mustangs are riding a three-game win streak since a 2–1 setback to St. Edward's in their conference opener.
- MSU surged 13 spots to No. 9 in this week's United Soccer Coaches poll.
- The Mustangs boast the LSC's top scoring offense (2.0 goals per match) and the league's stingiest defense (1.0 goal allowed per contest).
- MSU's 24 goals are the 14th-most in the country.
- The Mustangs stand fourth in the nation in corner kicks, averaging 7.0 per match.
- Redshirt junior forward Parker Plaxco ranks 12th nationally in goals (8) and points (19), and 10th in shots on goal per game (1.82).
- In goal, Jake Morris (0.98 GAA, .730 save pct.) and Daniel Robles (1.02 GAA, .760 save pct.) have split time effectively.

SERIES HISTORY
Midwestern State holds a 10–0–3 advantage in the all-time series. In last year's lone meeting on October 16 in Wichita Falls, the Patriots and Mustangs played to a scoreless draw.

UP NEXT
The Patriots hit the road Saturday for a conference matchup against West Texas A&M in Canyon. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.