Oklahoma Christian Christian vs. UT Tyler OC: 2-6-5, 1-2-1 LSC | UTT: 5-2-5, 1-1-2 LSC Wednesday, Oct. 18th | 5 p.m. Tyler, Texas | Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex		ROSTER	SCHEDULE	STATS
UT Tyler vs. West Texas A&M UTT: 5-2-5, 1-1-2 LSC | WTAMU: 6-3-3, 3-0-1 LSC Saturday, Oct. 21st | 7 p.m. Canyon, Texas		ROSTER	SCHEDULE	STATS

LAST WEEK
 
Last Wednesday saw the Patriots suffer just their second setback of the season as #2 Midwestern State took them down by a score of 2-0. On Saturday afternoon, the Patriots battled with Lubbock Christian to a 0-0 draw. In that contest, it was the play of goalkeeper Luke Ryan that proved to be a standout performance, as he made seven total saves in the contest to keep the Chaps scoreless and pick up a point for UT Tyler.
 
AROUND THE LONE STAR CONFERENCE
 
The Patriots 0-1-1 week brings their total to five points through two weeks in LSC competition. That puts them in a tie for fourth place with just six total matches left on the schedule.
 
Midwestern State holds a 4-0 record in LSC play and a two point lead over 3-0-1 West Texas A&M. Eastern New Mexico comes in at number three with seven points, and the Patriots are tied with St. Mary's for the fourth spot.
 
PATRIOTS NOTES AND TRENDS

• UT Tyler is now 5-2-5 on the season and 1-1-2 in LSC competition entering this week's games.
• Last week's scoreless output marks the first time since October 23 and 30, 2021, that the Patriots played back to back games without scoring a goal.
• Thato Meko has posted four goals this season, earning him a tie for 10^th amongst LSC competitors. Meko also has nine total points this season, placing him in a tie for 13^th.
• Craig Chisholm, Ben Asiaba, and Nori Ito each have collected two assists on the year, placing them in a tie for 14^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 10^th in the LSC.
• As a team, the Patriots have the fifth most goals, fifth most assists, seventh most shots, and fifth 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 258-122-54 in his 25th season coaching career. He is 236-94-50 as the only head coach in UT Tyler men's soccer history.

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN NOTES AND TRENDS
 

• The Eagles head into Wednesday's contest at 2-6-5 overall and 1-2-1 in LSC competition.
• The Patriots claimed the victory over the Eagles in their non-conference matchup by a score of 1-0.
• All time, UT Tyler holds a 4-1-1 advantage over Oklahoma Christian in their series history. The Patriots only defeat came on October 8, 2022 on the road against the Eagles.
• On the year, the Eagles rank ninth in goals, seventh in goals allowed, fifth in shots, and ninth in save percentage against LSC competitors.
• Ellis Jones leads the way on offense for Oklahoma Christian with five goals. He has 10 total points on the year and has played in all but one game thus far.
• Elliott Forestier leads with four total assists on the season and six total points. That assist mark puts him in a tie for sixth in the LSC.
• The Eagles are led by head coach Mitchell Sowerby. He holds a career record of 49-29-17 and is 14-22-13 at Oklahoma Christian.

 
WEST TEXAS A&M NOTES AND TRENDS
 

• West Texas A&M currently holds a record of 6-3-3 and 3-0-1 in LSC play.
• The Buffs hold a 4-0-1 record against the Patriots all time, with the lone tie coming in their inaugural meeting back on October 3, 2019.
• As a team, the Buffs rank third in goals, third in assists, second in goals allowed, third in shots, and first in save percentage against their LSC counterparts.
• Matteo Landais is the undisputed leader for the Buffs offense. He has five goals and five assists and has started every game this season. He is in a tie for sixth in the LSC in goals and is tied for fourth in assists.
• Head coach Butch Lauffer is in his 33^rd season, all with the Buffs, and holds a record of 375-168-52 in his career.