DBU (4-5-2, 1-2-1) at WEST TEXAS A&M (5-4-1, 2-1-1) 
October 18 | 1:00 p.m. | Canyon, TX | The Pitch

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LAST TIME OUT
DBU Men's Soccer dropped a 3-0 decision to ninth-ranked Midwestern State on Wednesday evening at Patriot Soccer Field. The Mustangs struck early to seize control, sending the Patriots to 1-2-1 in Lone Star Conference play.

Midwestern State wasted no time finding the net, as Liam Kervick scored just over a minute into the match. The Mustangs doubled their advantage moments later when Alan Rivera converted in the fifth minute, putting DBU in an early hole.

The Patriots generated several promising looks late in the opening half but were unable to capitalize, heading to halftime trailing 2-0.

In the 55th minute, DBU appeared to cut into the deficit when Erik Oliveira slipped a close-range shot past Mustang goalkeeper Daniel Robles, but the goal was waved off due to an offsides call. Midwestern State later added an insurance tally in the 78th minute courtesy of Cooper Tea to secure the 3-0 final.

PATRIOT STORYLINES 
- In the Hunt: DBU sits in eighth place in the Lone Star Conference standings with four points.
- Rosales in Rare Air: Gavyn Rosales enters Saturday's match tied with Ethan Martinez (2017–2021) for third-most goals (14) in program history.
- Centeno Sets the Pace: Freshman Caleb Centeno ranks fifth in the LSC in both goals (4) and points (10).
- Chasing a Record: Centeno is just two goals shy of matching Ethan Martinez's 2017 mark for most goals by a freshman in DBU history.
- Corner Kick Kings: DBU ranks second in the conference with an average of 5.7 corner kicks per match.
- Larson's Longevity: Senior Leo Larson is set to make his 68th career appearance Saturday, tying Peyton Voelker (2021–2024) for sixth-most in program history.
- Oliveira on the Attack: Erik Oliveira leads the Patriots with 20 shots and six shots on goal.
- New Face in Goal: The Patriots have used four goalkeepers this season, with transfer Sean Mattivi (Cal State Monterey Bay) earning his first start on Wednesday.
- Iron Men in the Back Line: Defenders Cason Berg and Evan Lupo have anchored the defense, each just 35 minutes shy of the 1,000-minute mark for the year.
- Closing in on History: Head Coach Jess Jobe is just three wins away from becoming DBU's all-time leader in victories.

SCOUTING WEST TEXAS A&M
- The Buffs are coming off a 2-0 setback at UT Dallas last Saturday, snapping a four-match unbeaten streak that began on September 25.
- The Buffs are tied for fifth in the LSC standings with seven points.
- West Texas A&M holds a narrow scoring margin over opponents, 13-11.
- The Buffs .429 shot accuracy ranks second best in the LSC.
- Junior forward D'Jonte Davis leads the team in goals (4) and points (10).
- Goalkeepers Bryce Cottle and Zach Cos have each started five matches; Cottle owns a .722 save percentage, while Cos has posted a .714 mark.

SERIES HISTORY
West Texas A&M holds an 11-2-1 advantage in the all-time series, but DBU swept both matchups a year ago, including a thrilling 3-2 victory in the LSC Quarterfinals in Canyon.

UP NEXT
The Patriots return to Dallas to face Sul Ross State on Wednesday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.