TIGERS RETURN HOME FOR MATCHUP WITH V-HAWKS
September 3, 2021

TIGERS RETURN HOME FOR MATCHUP WITH V-HAWKS

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team returns home for a non-conference contest against Viterbo University at 1 p.m. on Saturday from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D. A season ago, Dakota Wesleyan secured its first victory of the 2020 campaign with a 1-0 victory over VU in La Crosse, Wis.

MITCHELL, S.D. –  The Dakota Wesleyan University men's soccer team returns home for a non-conference contest against Viterbo University at 1 p.m. on Saturday from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D. A season ago, Dakota Wesleyan secured its first victory of the 2020 campaign with a 1-0 victory over VU in La Crosse, Wis.

About the Tigers

  • DWU is averaging seven shots per match along with four shots on goal per contest through its first three outings of the season.
  • Joel Sanchez (Salinas, Calif.) made his 27th career appearance for the Tigers in a 1-0 overtime defeat versus Nebraska Wesleyan University on Wednesday in Lincoln, Neb.
  • Roberto Gerardo Romero (Lynwood, Calif.) made his fourth-straight start for the Blue and Gray against the Prairie Wolves and has attempted three shots thus far in 2021.

About the V-Hawks  

  • VU kicked off the season with a 1-1 draw versus St. Ambrose University as a part of the 2021 Viterbo Men's Soccer Tournament.
  • The V-Hawks capped off the 2020 campaign with a 10-2 overall mark and a 4-1 home record.
  • Benian Yao returns for his sophomore campaign at the defender position after posting four goals and an assist in eight appearances in 2020.

Last Meeting (Viterbo University)

  • Saturday's matchup will mark the fourth meeting between both programs in recent history and the first home match for the Tigers in the series.
  • Dakota Wesleyan holds a 2-1 record against the V-Hawks over the course of the last 10 seasons including wins in 2013 and 2020, both coming on the road in La Crosse, Wis.

Fans can follow Saturday's match via live stats and livestream.To keep up with all of the latest news surrounding the Dakota Wesleyan men's soccer team visit https://dwuathletics.com/sports/msoc/index.