DBU (6-4-6, 2-2-5 LSC) vs. TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL (5-7-3, 2-5-2 LSC)
October 28 | 8:00 p.m. | Dallas, TX | Patriot Soccer Field

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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF
DBU dropped a 4-3 match to St. Edward's on Wednesday in Austin. Liam Spiller knocked in a goal in the closing minutes of the first half, and in the first 11 minutes of the second half, Erik Oliveira converted a penalty kick before Chase Turcotte gave the Patriots their third goal of the match. But a late charge of three goals from the Hilltoppers turned the tide of the game and flipped the outcome in the Patriots' penultimate match of the regular season.
 
PATRIOT STORYLINES
In the Top Six: With 11 points in the LSC standings, DBU is tied for fifth in the league, inside the top six that will advance to the Lone Star Conference Tournament.
Postseason Spot on the Line: The Patriots clinch a berth in the LSC Tournament with a win or a tie against Texas A&M International on Wednesday night. DBU would be eliminated from postseason contention with a loss.
Deep Depth: The Patriots regularly play deep into their bench, with 28 outfielders logging playing time this year. Eighteen of those 28 players have played in at least 10 of DBU's 16 matches.
1,000 Minutes: Five Patriots have played 1,000 minutes this season: Trace Binyon (1,396), Cason Berg (1,170), Caden Berg (1,105), Kai Potter (1,052), and James Webb (1,006). Erik Oliveira (988) and Chase Turcotte (941) are on the cusp of eclipsing the 1,000-minute mark.
Kicking from the Corner: DBU's average of 6.19 corner kicks per game ranks 15th in the country and second in the LSC.
Widespread Offense: Averaging 1.38 goals per game, 13 different Patriots have recorded a goal this season. Erik Oliveira leads the team with five goals, while Caden Berg (3), Chase Turcotte (2), and James Webb (2) are the only other players who have scored multiple times.
Fire Away: DBU's average of 14.88 shots per game is second in the LSC and the second-best average in program history (15.6 in 2013). The Patriots have averaged 18.2 shots per game over their last five matches, launching at least 12 in each.
Stalwart Defense: DBU's 1.063 goals against average is the fifth-best rate in the LSC. At their current rate, the Patriots are on track to break the program record for goals against average of 1.27 set by the 2025 team. With five shutouts, DBU is one away from tying the school's single-season shutout record (6).
 
SCOUTING TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL
- The Dustdevils enter Wednesday with a 5-7-3 overall record and a 2-5-2 LSC record, tied for ninth in the conference with UT Tyler.
- Despite its current spot in the league standings, TAMIU can clinch a spot in the LSC Tournament with a win against DBU, a Sul Ross State win against Lubbock Christian, a St. Edward's win against West Texas A&M, and a UT Dallas win against UT Tyler.
- Averaging 1.20 goals per game, the Dustdevils have been one of the most accurate teams in the country, with a 51.6% shot accuracy that ranks 11th in the country and second in the LSC.
- TAMIU has been booked more than any other team in the LSC, receiving 40 yellow cards this season.
- The Dustdevils are led by a quartet of attackers with three goals: forward Jaime Martinez, forward Aidan Williams, forward Kamal Zulfiyev, and midfielder Abner Zuniga.
 
SERIES HISTORY
Dating back to 2012, TAMIU leads the all-time series with DBU 13-5-3. The Patriots are undefeated in the last six meetings between the two programs, going 4-0-2 with wins in each of the last two seasons.
 
UP NEXT
With a win or a tie on Wednesday night, DBU advances to the LSC Tournament, which begins on Saturday, October 31. If the Patriots defeat TAMIU, they will play at UT Dallas in Richardson, Texas. If they tie, they will play at No. 5 Midwestern State, Oklahoma Christian, or St. Mary's.