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UT Tyler vs. Oklahoma Christian
UTT: 3-5-6, 1-2-5 LSC | OC: 6-7-3, 3-5-1 LSC
Saturday, Nov. 2nd | 5 p.m.
Tyler, Texas
Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex |
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LAST TIME OUT
Last week, the Patriots enjoyed their best LSC week of the season, picking up a critical four points as they continue their march towards potentially earning an LSC Tournament berth. On Wednesday, the Patriots put together a clinical effort against Texas A&M International, posting a clean sheet and a 2-0 victory on the road. On Saturday, the Patriots battled to a 1-1 draw against St. Edward's to secure another point and bring their total to eight for the season.
THE LONE STAR CONFERENCE
The Patriots stand with eight points on the year and had their LSC bye on Wednesday of this week. St. Mary's has officially wrapped up the LSC Regular Season title after another win on Wednesday afternoon to give them 24 points overall.
Midwestern State and St. Edward's have 16 and 15 points, while DBU and West Texas A&M each have 12. Oklahoma Christian currently holds the final spot in the LSC Tournament with 10 points.
WHAT COACH JONES IS SAYING
On the success of last week: "We've gotten five points in the last two weeks if you go back to Eastern New Mexico. We need all the points we can get at this point. Realistically we are just a few minutes away from being second or third in the conference at this point."
On the LSC Tournament hopes: "I think it has become more black and white. It's either do or don't. We are trying to continue the same message but clean up the areas we need to clean up. Now the idea moving forward is here's our goal, here's our objectives, now how do we get there."
On the matchup with Oklahoma Christian: "Both teams are good teams, it's just going to be another game where it comes down to the moments. At this point, we've seen so many different scenarios, now it's just can we recognize those moments and control those moments."
THE EAGLES
Oklahoma Christian will head into Saturday's matchup at a record of 6-7-3 overall and 3-5-1 in LSC play. They were previously owners of a five game losing streak before a 3-0 victory over Texas A&M International on Wednesday.
As a team, the Eagles average 1.31 goals per game on 11.4 shots per game. Their opponents average 1.19 goals per game on 11.8 shots per game. Igor Caballero is the ball hawk for the Eagles, as he leads the team with seven goals and three assists. In net, Pepe Hinterschuster has started all 16 games and posted a 1.13 goals against average and a 76.6% save percentage.
Neil Hilton is in his first year as head coach for the Eagles, coming over from Mid-American Christian. He has posted a career record of 23-7-7 in his two total years as a head coach. He previously played four seasons for Oklahoma Christian from 2009-2012.
NEXT UP
Following this weekend's matchup, the Patriots will play one final match in the regular season on Wednesday, November 6
th. That game will be on the road against Sul Ross State, and it is scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff.