DBU (5-5-2, 2-2-1) vs. SUL ROSS STATE (5-3-4, 2-1-2) 
October 22 | 7:00 p.m. | Dallas, TX | Patriot Soccer Field

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LAST TIME OUT
A sensational hat trick from Erik Oliveira lifted the DBU Men's Soccer team to a dominant 4–1 victory over West Texas A&M on Saturday afternoon at The Pitch in Canyon, Texas. The win moved the Patriots to 2–2–1 in Lone Star Conference play, earning three valuable points away from home.
 
DBU came out firing early, as Caleb Centeno broke the ice in the 26th minute, before Oliveira doubled the lead just five minutes later, putting the Patriots firmly in control.
The Buffs cut into the margin in the 40th minute when Felix Casas capitalized on a chance to make it 2–1 heading into halftime.
 
After the break, DBU put the match away behind Oliveira's brilliance. The junior striker struck twice in a four-minute span—finding the net in the 53rd and 57th minutes—to complete his hat trick and seal the win. The Patriot defense stood tall the rest of the way, limiting West Texas A&M to just five shots in the second half, as DBU secured its fifth victory of the season.

PATRIOT STORYLINES 
- Postseason Push: DBU sits in a tie for sixth place in the Lone Star Conference standings with seven points. The top six teams advance to the LSC Tournament.
- Hat Trick Hero: Erik Oliveira was named LSC Offensive Player of the Week following his three-goal performance against West Texas A&M.
- Chasing History: Gavyn Rosales is now tied with Ethan Martinez (2017–2021) for third-most goals (14) in DBU program history.
- Freshman Firepower: Caleb Centeno ranks third in the LSC in points (13) and fourth in goals (5).
- Record Watch: Centeno sits just one goal shy of matching Ethan Martinez's 2017 record for most goals by a freshman in DBU history.
- Corner Kick Kings: DBU ranks second in the conference with an average of 5.8 corner kicks per match.
- Ironman Milestone: Senior Leo Larson is set for his 69th career appearance Saturday, just one shy of tying for fourth-most in program history.
- On Target: Oliveira leads DBU in both shots (25) and shots on goal (10), with a .400 shot accuracy that ranks seventh in the LSC.
- Between the Posts: DBU has utilized four goalkeepers this season, with transfer Sean Mattivi (Cal State Monterey Bay) starting the last two matches.
- Defensive Backbone: Cason Berg and Evan Lupo have anchored the Patriot back line, each surpassing 1,000 minutes played this season.
- Closing In on History: Head Coach Jess Jobe is just two wins away from becoming DBU's all-time leader in victories.

SCOUTING SUL ROSS STATE
- The Lobos tied UT Tyler, 1-1, in their last match on Saturday at home.
- Sul Ross State enters Wednesday night's match in fifth place in the LSC standings with eight points.
- The Lobos boast the No. 2 scoring defense in the LSC, allowing just 1.0 goal per match.
- Offensively, Sul Ross State ranks third in the league in goals per game (1.5).
- The Lobos have played 10 of their 12 matches away from home and are 5-3-2 in matches outside of Alpine, Texas.
- Sophomore midfielder Diego Hernandez lead the team in points (9) having scored two goals and dished out a team-high five assists.
- Goalkeeper Benjamin Aviles' .778 save percentage is the third-best in the league.

SERIES HISTORY
DBU claimed the lone meeting between the two programs with a 4–0 victory last season in Alpine on October 9.

UP NEXT
The Patriots hit the road for a two-match swing, beginning Saturday at Lubbock Christian. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.