DBU (7-4-6, 3-2-5 LSC) vs. ST. MARY'S (10-5-2, 6-2-2 LSC)
October 31 | 7:00 p.m. | San Antonio, TX | Sigma Beta Chi Field

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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF
With a spot in the postseason on the line, the Patriots took down Texas A&M International on Wednesday night at Patriot Soccer Field in the regular season finale. In the 28th minute, Caden Berg's shot attempt from the right corner of the six-yard box was saved by TAMIU goalkeeper Nicklas Berg-Ericksen, but the ball deflected from the keeper off a Dustdevil defender for the only goal of the game. DBU played a possessive style in the closing minutes to seal the victory and earn a spot in the Lone Star Conference Tournament.
 
PATRIOT STORYLINES
Big Win on Wednesday: With Wednesday's win, DBU finished in a tie for fifth place in the LSC standings with St. Edward's, ultimately taking the sixth and final spot in the LSC Tournament.
Back in the Bracket: Under the leadership of first-year head coach Brad Bankhead, the Patriots are set to make their fifth straight appearance in the LSC Tournament. Since joining the league in 2019, DBU has clinched a tournament berth each season since 2021.
Deep Depth: The Patriots regularly play deep into their bench, with 29 outfielders logging playing time this year. Nineteen of those 29 players have played in at least 10 of DBU's 17 matches.
1,000 Minutes: Seven Patriots have played 1,000 minutes this season: Trace Binyon (1,486), Cason Berg (1,260), Caden Berg (1,163), Kai Potter (1,131), James Webb (1,072), Chase Turcotte (1,031), and Eirk Oliveira (1,028). Mark Burrage (965) and Daniel Villagomez (960) are on the cusp of eclipsing the millennium mark.
Kicking from the Corner: DBU's average of 5.94 corner kicks per game ranks 17th in the country and second in the LSC. At the current rate, the Patriots will set a new program, and their 101 corner kicks are one away from tying the 2024 squad for DBU's most in a season (102).
Widespread Offense: Averaging 1.35 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 14.76 shots per game is second in the LSC and the second-best average in program history (15.6 in 2013). The Patriots have averaged 17.3 shots per game over their last six matches, launching at least 12 in each. Their 251 shots on the year are also a school record.
Record-Setting Defense: DBU's 1.00 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.
Six Shutouts: With six shutouts, DBU has tied the program record for clean sheets in a season, set in 2022.
 
SCOUTING ST. MARY'S
- St. Mary's dropped their season finale to LSC Regular Season Champion No. 5 Midwestern State, 1-0.
- Going 10-5-2 overall and 6-2-2 in LSC play, the Rattlers finished third in the league to claim the No. 3 seed in the conference tournament and the right to host Saturday's quarterfinal with DBU.
- St. Mary's has committed some of the fewest fouls in the country, averaging only 8.29 fouls per game, the sixth-lowest rate in the nation.
- Sophomore forward Sebastian Poblete leads a Rattler offense that averages 1.94 goals each game (3rd in the LSC). He is second in the LSC in both goals (8) and points (19).
- St. Mary's showcases a solid defense allowing only 0.88 goals per match, good for second in the LSC and 29th in the nation.
- Goalkeeper Nichita Misac is third in the LSC with a 78.5% save percentage.
 
SERIES HISTORY
In a series that dates back to 1991, St. Mary's lead DBU 30-8-3. The Patriots are 1-0-2 in their last three matches with the Rattlers, including a tie less than two weeks ago at Patriot Soccer Field.
 
UP NEXT
The winner of Saturday night's match advances to face Oklahoma Christian in the LSC Tournament semifinals. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, with the time to be determined.