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DAKOTA WESLEYAN, DOANE SET FOR CONFERENCE MATCH IN CRETE
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan men's soccer team continues its road stand versus Great Plains Athletic Conference opponent Doane University at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday from Al Papik Field in Crete, Neb.
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men's soccer team continues its road stand versus Great Plains Athletic Conference opponent Doane University at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday from Al Papik Field in Crete, Neb.
About Dakota Wesleyan
- Leading the DWU back line, Hunter Birozy (Norco, Calif.) has logged 61 saves in 11 starts this year. The 5-foot-8 junior enters Saturday's contest with 88 career saves.
- Junior duo Rafael Calderon (Talca, Chile) and Cesar Requena (Lima, Peru) continue to spark the Blue and Gray attack with seven goals and 21 shots on goal.
- Three different Tiger freshman have struck multiple shots on goal this year including Jabari Campbell (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands), Anthony Acosta (Grand Island, Neb.) and Barry-Dre Tibbetts (Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands).
About Doane
- DOA carries a 1-8-1 overall record into Saturday's match including a 1-3-1 start to GPAC play.
- Senior midfielder Higor Andrade Dos Santos leads the Tiger offensive attack after collecting All-GPAC Honorable Mention accolades during the 2019 season.
- Doane goalkeeper Andres Fallas, who enters his senior campaign, snagged 11 saves earlier this season in a 1-1 draw versus University of Jamestown.
Series History (Doane University)
- Saturday's meeting marks the 12th matchup between both programs in recent history.
- A season ago, Doane knocked off Dakota Wesleyan by a score of 3-1 from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D.
Fans can follow Saturday's road match via livestream and live stats. To keep up with all of the latest news surrounding the Dakota Wesleyan men's soccer team visit https://dwuathletics.com/sports/msoc/index.