UT Tyler vs. #2 Midwestern State UTT: 5-1-4, 1-0-1 LSC | MSU: 10-0-1, 2-0 LSC Wednesday, Oct. 11th | 5 p.m. Wichita Falls, Texas		ROSTER	SCHEDULE	STATS
Lubbock Christian vs. UT Tyler LCU: 4-2-4, 0-1-1 LSC | UTT: 5-1-4, 1-0-1 LSC Saturday, Oct. 14th | 3:30 p.m. Tyler, Texas | Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex		ROSTER	SCHEDULE	STATS

LAST TIME OUT
 
The Patriots went 1-0-1 in their first week of LSC competition as they drew with Texas A&M International and picked up a big 4-1 win over St. Edward's. In the tie with the Dustdevils, the Patriots produced a second half rally that culminated with Bryan Rivas-Guzman connecting on a penalty kick to tie the game and earn a result.
 
Against St. Edward's, Philip Akem Jr. found his second goal of the season in the closing moments of the first half, spurring an offensive showcase that saw three more goals added in the second half before closing out a 4-1 win.
 
WHAT COACH JONES HAS TO SAY
 
On last week's results: "It was great to get a point on the road. The away schedule for us is going to be a determining factor. Coming back home and preparing for Alumni Weekend and having the 2003 team back was huge and very unique for us. As far as the game, it was great to get a win. It wasn't how we drew it up, but it was great to get a win.
 
On playing #2 Midwestern State: "Yeah it's going to be a different opponent, especially being a conference team. That ranking is well deserved. We're looking forward to the challenge and knowing that it's just another tough game in our conference schedule. We know what's ahead of us, we just need to be as prepared as possible."
 
On the message going forward against Lubbock Christian and the LSC: "The road is going to be tough. Being at home is even more so because those are the times every team wants to pick up the W. Same for us, we want to win on Wednesday but at the same time we know we have a tough game Saturday as well."
 
NATIONAL ATTENTION
 
The Patriots have moved up to #18 in the latest United Soccer Coaches National Poll, their highest mark of the Division II era. This is the first time that the Patriots have broken into the top 25, as on two previous occasions the Patriots were in the Receiving Votes category.
 
Joining the Patriots in the poll are #2 Midwestern State and RV St. Mary's from the Lone Star Conference.
 
AROUND THE LONE STAR CONFERENCE
 
This week sees a two way tie at the top of the LSC as each team has played two games. Midwestern State and West Texas A&M are each 2-0 after their opening weeks.
 
The Patriots sit in third after a 1-0-1 week, and they are followed by DBU and Eastern New Mexico who are each 1-1. The remaining five teams in the conference are at 0-1-1 through their first week.
 
PATRIOTS NOTES AND TRENDS
 

• UT Tyler is now 5-1-4 on the season and 1-0-1 in LSC competition. They are riding a nine match unbeaten streak, with their only loss coming in their season opener to then #9 St. Mary's.
• That streak is their longest since the 2018 season. In that year, the Patriots had a 14 match unbeaten streak after dropping their opening contest of the season.
• The Patriots will have played the #2 ranked team on two different occasions this season when the game kicks off on Wednesday. The Patriots also played then #9 St. Mary's in their season opener, marking the first time in the Division II era that the Patriots have played three top 10 ranked teams in one season.
• Thato Meko scored his fourth goal of the year on Saturday, moving him up into a tie for seventh amongst LSC competitors. Meko also has nine total points this season, placing him in a tie for 10^th.
• Craig Chisholm, Ben Asiaba, and Nori Ito each have collected two assists on the year, placing them in a tie for 12^th in the LSC.
• Meko has a pair of game-winning goals this year, putting him in a tie for third in the LSC. Lukas Paulun and Philip Akem Jr. each have one, putting them in a tie for eighth in the LSC.
• As a team, the Patriots have the third most goals, fifth most assists, fifth most shots, and fourth most points in the LSC.
• The Patriots are 4-0 this season when they score first. If you go back to the fall of 2021, the Patriots are 18-1-2 when they score first.
• The Patriots finished the year 2-1-1 against LSC teams in non-conference play, matching each of the previous two season's records.
• Head coach Kenny Jones is now 258-121-53 in his 25 season coaching career. He is 236-93-49 as the only head coach in UT Tyler men's soccer history.

 
MUSTANGS NOTES AND TRENDS
 

• Midwestern State rolls into Wednesday night's contest as the #2 ranked team in the United Soccer Coaches National Poll, marking it the second time this season the Patriots have played the #2 ranked team.
• The Mustangs are 10-0-1 on the year, with their only tie coming to #18 Rogers State back on September 7^th.
• Midwestern State ranks inside the top two in the Lone Star Conference in shots (1^st), points (2^nd), goals (2^nd), assists (2^nd), and goals allowed (fewest).
• Mere Escobar is the Mustangs top offensive threat, and he is the number one offensive threat in the LSC. He has totaled 15 more shots than any other player, six more shots on goal, 11 total goals, four assists, four game-winning goals, and 26 total points this season.
• Michael Meachum leads the program and he is in his sixth season. His record stands at 78-18-9 overall. He has led the program to three different LSC Tournament titles and two LSC regular season titles. In the four seasons his team has made the NCAA Tournament, they have made the second round in all four chances.
• In the series history between the two teams, the Mustangs hold a 5-0 advantage with a 3-0 record on their home pitch. The Patriots have put up solid efforts over the two previous matchups, scoring three goals and narrowly falling in each game.

 
CHAPS NOTES AND TRENDS
 

• Lubbock Christian sits at 4-2-4 on the year and is 0-1-1 in LSC play after a tie against St. Mary's and a loss to West Texas A&M.
• September 16^th was the last victory for the Chaps, a 1-0 victory over Northwest Nazarene.
• As a team, the Chaps rank 6^th in total shots, 6^th in total points, 6^th in goals, 7^th in assists, and 8^th in goals allowed amongst the LSC.
• Pablo Galietero Diez and Saimon Gjeci lead the Chaps offense with four goals each through 10 games.
• Enzo Jaques has four assists in the 10 games thus far, putting him in a tie for 4^th in the LSC.
• Collin Cone leads the program for Lubbock Christian and is in his second season at the helm. Over his six year career he is 38-42-14 and is 10-10-9 at Lubbock Christian.
• Lubbock Christian holds a 5-0 advantage over the Patriots in the series history, including a 2-0 record at Citizens 1^st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex. Most recently, the Chaps pulled away with a 1-0 victory over the Patriots on October 15, 2022.