Motor City Showdown Between 'Dons and Titans

Who: Detroit Mercy Titans
When: Tuesday, Oct. 2 | 3 p.m. ET
Where: Titan Field | Detroit, Mich.
All-Time Series: Titans lead 11-3-3
Last Meeting: September 13, 2017 | L, 2-1 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Live Stats: Stats
Live Video: ESPN+

SCOUTING THE MASTODONS (6-4-0, 0-1-0 Summit):
Purdue Fort Wayne is coming off a 4-1 loss to Omaha on Saturday night. Now the Mastodons step out of league play for a match at Horizon League foe Detroit Mercy. Tuesday's match starts a stretch of three straight away from home. The 'Dons are 3-1 this year in matches not at home. Purdue Fort Wayne is 2-1 vs. Horizon League opponents this season.

SCOUTING THE TITANS (1-9-0, 0-4-0 Horizon):
Detroit Mercy owns one win this season, a 1-0 victory at Robert Morris. The Titans have five goals on the season, with five different student-athletes recording the goals. Demetri Pliakos leads the team with three points, owning a goal and an assist.

SERIES HISTORY:
Detroit Mercy leads 11-3-3. The 'Dons have a win and a tie in the last four meetings. Purdue Fort Wayne earned a 3-0 win at Detroit Mercy in 2016 but fell last year 2-1 at Hefner. In the 3-0 win in 2016, Zach Tom, Cam Sinclair and Carmelo Morales had goals.

RPI TIME:
The 'Dons were ranked No. 29 in the latest NCAA RPI released on Monday (Oct. 1).

IN THE NATION:
Tor Erik Larsen ranks second in the nation in saves (54). Matthew Lieshout (9 goals) and Romain Lopez (7 assists) ranks sixth in the nation.

TEAM, IN THE NATION:
The Mastodons have 25 goals on the season, fifth in the nation.

UP NEXT:
The Mastodons return to league play at perennial power Denver. Kick in the Mile High City is set for 9 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 5.

~ Feel the Rumble ~

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Players Mentioned

Tor Erik Larsen

Matthew Lieshout

Romain Lopez

Carmelo Morales

Cam Sinclair

Zach Tom

Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletics