Texas A&M International vs. UT Tyler TAMIU: 4-2-1, 0-0 LSC | UTT: 4-1-2, 0-0 LSC Wednesday, Sept. 27th | 5 p.m. Tyler, Texas | Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex

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SCHEDULE

STATS

LAST TIME OUT
 
Last week, the Patriots went a perfect 2-0 as they took down Oklahoma Christian by a score of 1-0 and DBU by a score of 3-2. The game against the Eagles was a defensive affair, as the Patriots scored on their first shot of the game 75 minutes into the contest and then held on to take the win. Against DBU, both teams would battle back and forth, as each side had an answer to every goal. It wasn't until a late penalty kick in UT Tyler's favor that they took the lead for good and held on for the win.
 
WHAT COACH JONES IS SAYING
 
On recognizing nine seniors before the game Saturday: "That's a great feeling. It makes me want to continue to do what I do. A lot of times we get wrapped up in the soccer part, but these guys are going to go on and impact their communities and we had something to do with that and how they're going to be a part of the world."
 
On the 2-0 week: "Two different types of opponents. If you're going to be successful in this conference you're going to have see all of the above and deal with all of the above. For our team to get a result in both of those games says a lot about where they are and the things they can do."
 
On playing the Dustdevils back to back: "It'll be interesting, it's always different when playing at home versus playing on the road. We'll get a good look at them so we will see what happens."
 
PATRIOTS NOTES AND TRENDS
 

• With the undefeated week, the Patriots have now pushed their unbeaten streak to six games and are winners of the last three games in a row. They stand at a record of 4-1-2 overall.
• The Patriots continue to love Citizens 1^st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex, as they hold a record of 2-0-1 on the year in games contested on their home turf. The biggest key thus far has been the road games, where the Patriots are 2-1-1 in the early going.
• Thato Meko scored three goals in two games last week, and he now moves up into a tie for the team lead with Lukas Paulun. Meko and Paulun both are now tied for 9^th amongst LSC competitors.
• Nori Ito picked up his second assist of the season last week, and he and Craig Chisholm share the team lead. The pair are also tied for 8^th in the LSC.
• Diego Berlingeri had a big shutout last week while raising his save total to 16 on the year. He is second in the LSC in save percentage at .800, and is third in the LSC in goals against average at .860.
• As a team, the Patriots are inside the top 50 in all of Division II in total assists (27^th), assists per game (29^th), win-loss-tied percentage (30^th), shutout percentage (31^st), points per game (45^th), goal differential (46^th), total points (46^th), and team goals against average (47^th).
• With a win on Wednesday, the Patriots would be 5-1-2 in non-conference play, matching their best win total in non-conference play since beginning the Division II transition in 2019.

 
TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL NOTES AND TRENDS
 

• The Dustdevils sit at 4-2-1 this season with wins over MSU Billings, South Dakota School of Mines, Sull Ross State, and St. Edward's. In their most recent contest, the Dustdevils tied with Eastern New Mexico, 1-1.
• Texas A&M International is outscoring their opponents on average 4.0-1.57, and have taken 113 shots to their opponents 58.
• Johan Portales leads the team with eight goals scored, ranking second in the LSC. He is also tied for the team lead in assists with Yahir Gallardo, as each have five. They also lead the conference in the category.
• Claudio Arias leads the program, and he is in the midst of his 20^th season with the team. He holds an all-time record of 216-180-43 and is 163-138-38 with the Dustdevils.
• The Patriots hold a 4-2 advantage over the Dustdevils in the series history, and are winners of the most recent contest by a score of 3-0. The Dustdevils won the previous two contests by scores of 2-0. All-time, the Patriots have won every matchup at Citizens 1^st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex, while the Dustdevils have won every matchup on their home pitch.