#1 DBU (14-0-2, 11-0-2) at #23 MIDWESTERN STATE (14-1-2, 10-1-2)
Oct. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | Wichita Falls, TX | Stang Park

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LAST TIME OUT
No. 1 DBU battled Oklahoma Christian to a 0-0 draw on Saturday at Patriot Soccer Field. The Patriots outshot the Eagles, 14-6, but were unable to find the back of the net despite four shots on target. Ashley Washburn led DBU with four shots, while freshman goalkeeper Josie Juvera recorded two saves to secure the shutout and help the Patriots remain atop the Lone Star Conference standings.

PATRIOT STORYLINES
No. 1 in the Polls: DBU remains atop both the United Soccer Coaches Poll and the NCAA Power Index for the second consecutive week.
Title Within Reach: The Patriots lead the Lone Star Conference as its only unbeaten team and can clinch the regular-season title Tuesday with a win or tie against Midwestern State.
Hosting Rights at Stake: Tuesday's winner between DBU and Midwestern State will secure the No. 1 seed in the LSC Tournament and the right to host the semifinals and championship next week.
Unbeaten Ambition: At 14-0-2, DBU enters the final week of the regular season in pursuit of its fourth unbeaten regular season, joining the 2019, 2020, and 2023 squads.
LSC Dominance: Since joining the LSC in 2019, DBU has captured six regular-season conference titles and compiled an 81-4-10 record.
Nation's Top Attack: The Patriots lead the nation in six offensive categories: points per game (10.38), scoring offense (3.56), assists (52), goals (57), total points (166), and goal differential (51).
Scoring at a Record Pace: DBU is on pace to surpass its program scoring average of 3.3 goals per game, set during the 2025 season.
Outscoring the Competition: DBU has outscored its opponents 57-6 this season and holds an average advantage of 15.0 shots per match.
Balanced Attack: Sixteen different Patriots have found the back of the net this season, including six players who have recorded at least five goals.
Defensive Wall: DBU ranks 12th nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 0.37 goals per game while recording 12 shutouts through 16 matches.
Road Warriors: The Patriots have won 16 consecutive road games and have not suffered a road loss outside of Dallas in the past two years.
National Standout: Senior forward Ashley Washburn ranks second nationally in points (40) and assists (14) while ranking 13th in goals (13).
Record Within Reach: Washburn is just three points away from breaking Danielle Presley's single-season program record of 42 points, established in 2013.
30-30 Club: Senior forward McKenna Vela needs one goal and four assists to become the first player in program history to reach 30 career goals and 30 career assists. Four more assists would also make her DBU's all-time career assists leader.
Sophomore Standouts: Riley Olsen and Skylar Belanger continue to rank among the LSC's offensive leaders. Olsen's seven goals rank eighth in the conference, while Belanger's eight assists are the second-most in the league.
Freshman Phenom: Freshman goalkeeper Josie Juvera is 9-0-2 through her first 11 career starts and ranks No. 23 nationally with an .870 save percentage.
Defensive Anchor: Junior defender Kenzi Tufts leads the Patriots with 1,225 minutes played and anchors a back line that has surrendered just six goals through 16 matches.
Winning Legacy: Head Coach Marcus Wood has amassed 468 career victories across 27 seasons, and his .868 winning percentage ranks fourth all-time across all NCAA divisions.

SCOUTING MIDWESTERN STATE
- The Mustangs enters Tuesday's matchup three points behind DBU in the LSC standings and can claim the regular-season title with a win over the Patriots.
- Midwestern State is ranked No. 23 in this week's United Soccer Coaches Poll and No. 9 in the NCAA Power Index (NPI).
- The Mustangs are coming off a scoreless tie against UT Tyler on Saturday in which they were shutout for the first time this season.
- Midwestern State boasts one of the conference's most productive offenses, ranking second in the LSC with 2.35 goals per match and sixth nationally with 19.88 shots per game.
- Madison Brinkley and Lexi Gonzalez pace the Mustangs offense with six goals apiece.
- The Mustangs' defense ranks 10th nationally in goals against average (0.35).
- Sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Short's .850 save percentage is fifth-best in the LSC.

SERIES HISTORY
DBU holds a 9-4 advantage in the all-time series against Midwestern State. The Patriots fell 2-0 to the Mustangs in last season's regular-season finale on November 4 at Patriot Soccer Field. DBU owns a 3-2 record in five all-time meetings in Wichita Falls.
 
UP NEXT
Tuesday's matchup at Midwestern State will determine DBU's seeding for the Lone Star Conference Tournament. With a win or tie, the Patriots will secure the No. 1 seed and host the LSC Semifinals and Championship at Patriot Soccer Field on November 5 and 8. A loss would send DBU into the LSC Quarterfinals, which the Patriots would host on Monday, November 2.