Wright State Is Right Up For Men's Soccer

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Next year when Wright State and Purdue Fort Wayne play it will be a Horizon League game. But on Tuesday (Sept. 24) night in Dayton it will be a non-league game.

Who: Wright State Raiders
When: Tuesday, September 24 | 7 p.m.
Where: Alumni Field at Rinzler Student Sports Complex | Dayton, Ohio
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN3

SCOUTING THE MASTODONS (3-4-0, 0-0-0 Summit League)
The Mastodons are led offensively by Alex Frank's three goals on the season. He had two last week. Both were off set pieces and both were set up on assists by Emil Fosse. Chris Baranowski and Fosse both have multiple assists on the season. Five of the next six matches for the Mastodons are away from Fort Wayne.

SCOUTING THE RAIDERS (4-2-0, 1-0-0 Horizon League)
Wright State opened Horizon League play last week with a 4-1 victory at Milwaukee. The only goal the Raiders gave up in the contest was a penalty kick tally. Stefan Rokvic, Ids Hannema, Jackson Dietrich and Alec Philippe had goals in the game. In non-league play, the Raiders own wins over Memphis, Cincinnati and Saint Francis (Pa.). Rokvic has a team-best five goals on the season. Joel Sundell is giving up 1.50 goals per contest in the net.

SERIES HISTORY
Wright State leads 11-1-1. The 'Dons tied Wright State 0-0 on Aug. 25, 2017 in Dayton. Last year the 'Dons led Wright State 2-1 with less than 15 minutes left in the game, but Wright State added two late goals to take the match.

TAKING TURNS
Three different Mastodons (Blake Cearns, Alex Frank and Ryan Bernt) have recorded the game winning goal in the Mastodons' three wins this season.

SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS
On the season, 14 different Mastodons have recorded a shot. Blake Cearns leads the team with 14 shots.

NOBODY PUTS THE 'DONS IN THE CORNER
The 'Dons have a 24-23 edge in corner kicks in the second half this season.

FOR STARTERS
Kyle Hoagland, Blake Cearns, James Lamb, Emil Fosse, Tor Erik Larsen and Zac Bailey have started each game for the Mastodons this year.

UP NEXT
The 'Dons open league play on Sept. 28 with a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma to face Oral Roberts.

~ Feel the Rumble

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Players Mentioned

Zac Bailey

Chris Baranowski

Ryan Bernt

Blake Cearns

Emil Fosse

Alex Frank

Kyle Hoagland

James Lamb

Tor Erik Larsen

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