Saturday, October 9
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Wright State
Ryan Gray
Photo by: Rachel Von Art
Men's Soccer Welcomes Wright State to the Summit City
10/8/2021 10:48:00 AM | Men's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Horizon League play returns to the Hefner Soccer Complex on Saturday (Oct. 9) evening when Wright State arrives to face Purdue Fort Wayne.
Game Day Information
Who: Wright State (3-5-1, 2-2-1 Horizon) at Purdue Fort Wayne (3-6-1, 1-3-0 Horizon)
When: Saturday, October 9 | 7:00 p.m.
Where: Hefner Soccer Complex | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Live Stats: Link
Video: ESPN+
Weather: High of 77, partly cloudy
KNOW YOUR FOE:
• The Raiders have league wins over Green Bay and Northern Kentucky. They have losses to IUPUI and Robert Morris and a tie with Milwaukee.
• Zion Beaton leads the Raiders with three goals.
• Three different Raiders have seen time in goal this season. Sebastian Jimenez started the last game for the Raiders, a 2-1 loss to Robert Morris. The Raiders lost to Robert Morris despite out-shooting the Raiders 28-5.
ABOUT THE MASTODONS:
• The Mastodons' last time out was a 4-0 loss at Notre Dame on Tuesday. It came after an overtime loss in league play at Cleveland State 2-1.
• Luke Benford scored in the 48th minute to give the 'Dons the lead at Cleveland State, but goals in the 87th and 95th minutes gave the game to the Vikings.
• Vukasin Bulatovic has played 920 minutes on the season. He has only been subbed out once this season, for 11 minutes against Oakland.
• Erik Josson's .725 save percentage is the second best in the league and 96th best in the nation. His 1.231 goals against average is 83rd in the nation.
AWARD SZN:
Erik Josson picked up a Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week earlier this season after shutouts of Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois.
SERIES HISTORY:
• Wright State leads the all-time series 13-1-1.
• Last season, Wright State defeated the 'Dons 2-1 on April 5, 2021 in the final game of the season for the 'Dons.
• The one tie came on Aug. 25, 2017 by a 0-0 score in Dayton.
• The Mastodons haven't defeated Wright State since 2005 when the 'Dons won 5-1 in Fort Wayne.
• The series dates back to 1983.
SMITTEN WITH THE MITTEN:
The Mastodon roster features 12 student-athletes from the state of Michigan. Most have arrived since Mattawan, Michigan native Stephen Gorton took over as Mastodon head coach.
UP NEXT:
The 'Dons welcome Detroit Mercy to campus for a Horizon League game on Wednesday (Oct. 13) in a 7 p.m. start.
Game Day Information
Who: Wright State (3-5-1, 2-2-1 Horizon) at Purdue Fort Wayne (3-6-1, 1-3-0 Horizon)
When: Saturday, October 9 | 7:00 p.m.
Where: Hefner Soccer Complex | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Live Stats: Link
Video: ESPN+
Weather: High of 77, partly cloudy
KNOW YOUR FOE:
• The Raiders have league wins over Green Bay and Northern Kentucky. They have losses to IUPUI and Robert Morris and a tie with Milwaukee.
• Zion Beaton leads the Raiders with three goals.
• Three different Raiders have seen time in goal this season. Sebastian Jimenez started the last game for the Raiders, a 2-1 loss to Robert Morris. The Raiders lost to Robert Morris despite out-shooting the Raiders 28-5.
ABOUT THE MASTODONS:
• The Mastodons' last time out was a 4-0 loss at Notre Dame on Tuesday. It came after an overtime loss in league play at Cleveland State 2-1.
• Luke Benford scored in the 48th minute to give the 'Dons the lead at Cleveland State, but goals in the 87th and 95th minutes gave the game to the Vikings.
• Vukasin Bulatovic has played 920 minutes on the season. He has only been subbed out once this season, for 11 minutes against Oakland.
• Erik Josson's .725 save percentage is the second best in the league and 96th best in the nation. His 1.231 goals against average is 83rd in the nation.
AWARD SZN:
Erik Josson picked up a Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week earlier this season after shutouts of Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois.
SERIES HISTORY:
• Wright State leads the all-time series 13-1-1.
• Last season, Wright State defeated the 'Dons 2-1 on April 5, 2021 in the final game of the season for the 'Dons.
• The one tie came on Aug. 25, 2017 by a 0-0 score in Dayton.
• The Mastodons haven't defeated Wright State since 2005 when the 'Dons won 5-1 in Fort Wayne.
• The series dates back to 1983.
SMITTEN WITH THE MITTEN:
The Mastodon roster features 12 student-athletes from the state of Michigan. Most have arrived since Mattawan, Michigan native Stephen Gorton took over as Mastodon head coach.
UP NEXT:
The 'Dons welcome Detroit Mercy to campus for a Horizon League game on Wednesday (Oct. 13) in a 7 p.m. start.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
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