#7 DBU (3-0-0) vs. CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (0-1-2) 
September 13 | 7:00 p.m. | Dallas, TX | Patriot Soccer Field

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DBU WOMEN'S SOCCER ON FLO COLLEGE
The No. 7-ranked DBU Women's Soccer team returns to action Saturday night as they host Central Oklahoma in a non-conference showdown at Patriot Soccer Field. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m. with Reagan Ratcliff, Ricardo Aguilera, and Alexis Delagarza on the call live on FloCollege.
 
LAST TIME OUT
In a battle of nationally ranked South Central Region opponents, DBU outlasted No. 24 UC Colorado Springs on Wednesday night, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory to remain unbeaten on the year.
 
The Patriots wasted no time getting on the board. Just 92 seconds into the match, freshman Riley Olsen unleashed a strike from the top of the box, slipping it past UCCS goalkeeper Nylah Mirshafiel for her first collegiate goal. UCCS responded in the 18th minute as Emily Aguilar's 30-yard blast evened the score. DBU continued to control the run of play, outshooting the Mountain Lions 8–2 in the opening half.
 
With the match still deadlocked late, the Patriots found their breakthrough in the 86th minute. Redshirt senior midfielder Anne Louthan, facing her former squad, made no mistake after a pinpoint through ball from Angelina Olmos, slotting home the game-winner for her third career match-clincher at DBU. Redshirt freshman Leslie Miller stood tall in goal after the break, making two crucial saves, while defenders Parker Coe, Kenzi Tufts, and Lauren Walker anchored a back line that turned away a late UCCS push. The win extended DBU's home unbeaten streak to 13 matches.

PATRIOT STORYLINES
Fast Out of the Gates: DBU is seeking its first 4-0 start since 2022, when the Patriots opened with five straight wins.
Defensive Wall: The Patriots have not conceded a goal in the last 259 minutes of play.
Iron Pair in the Back: Center backs Parker Coe and Kenzi Tufts have played every minute, conceding just one goal while each also finding the scoresheet once.
Louthan Leads the Way: Anne Louthan tops the squad with 5 points (2 goals, 1 assist).
Olmos Climbing the Ranks: Angelina Olmos recorded her 17th career assist on Wednesday, moving to ninth all-time in program history. One more will tie her for eighth with Kaleigh Naizer (2020-2024).
Top-Tier Attack: DBU ranks second in the LSC in both goals (7) and shots per game (16.7).
Home Fortress: The Patriots are unbeaten in their last 13 home matches (10-0-3).
New Faces, Big Minutes: Five freshmen including Skylar Belanger, Sydney Hopper, Isabella Medina, Riley Olsen, and Chandler Wheat are each averaging 30+ minutes per match.
Two Keepers: Mikaela Gracia has started all three contests in goal, conceding just two goals over 135 minutes, while Leslie Miller has closed each second half with three consecutive clean sheets.
Milestone Watch: Head coach Marcus Wood notched his 50th win at DBU on Wednesday and now sits at 437 career victories, just seven shy of breaking into the NCAA's all-time Top 20 across all divisions.
 
SCOUTING CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
- The Bronchos are coming off a 2-2 draw in their home opener against Midwestern State on Thursday. Caleah Carter's goal in the 82nd minute proved to be the equalizer.
- UCO opened the season with a scoreless tie facing No. 3 Minnesota State on the road, followed by a 3-1 loss against Augustana before their 2-2 tie versus Midwestern State.
- The Bronchos entered the season picked to finish second in the Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Preseason Poll.
- UCO is coming off a year in which they advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 16th time in program history where they reached the Central Regional Semifinal.
- The Bronchos return 22 letterwinners, including reigning Central Region Offensive Player of the Year Rebekah George (10 goals in 2024, 1 goal this season).
- Senior goalkeeper Avery Bass has 145 career saves, sixth-most in school history, and owns a .760 save percentage this season.

SERIES HISTORY
Central Oklahoma leads the all-time series 8-5-1, but DBU has gained the upper hand of late, winning the last two meetings. The two sides last clashed on September 15, 2024, in Edmond, where DBU erased a 3-2 deficit behind two late goals in the final 16 minutes from Angelina Olmos to claim a thrilling 4-3 victory.

The Patriots are 2-4 against UCO all-time in Dallas, with their most recent home meeting resulting in a draw in 2019.

UP NEXT
DBU opens Lone Star Conference play next Wednesday in a marquee matchup against Angelo State. The 5:30 p.m. kickoff at Patriot Soccer Field will feature the top two teams int this year's LSC Preseason Poll.