Saturday, September 27
Fort Wayne, Ind.
4 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Robert Morris
Colonials & Mastodons Set For Saturday Showdown
9/24/2025 4:04:00 PM | Men's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – It is a big one at the Hefner Soccer Complex on Saturday. The first place and undefeated Mastodons welcome defending Horizon League Champion to the Summit City for a key men's soccer matchup. It is Youth Soccer Day. There are discounted tickets for youth soccer players and a postmatch autograph session.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (5-0-3, 2-0-0 Horizon league) vs. Robert Morris (3-1-3, 1-0-1 Horizon League)
When: Saturday, Sept. 27 | 4 p.m.
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
All-Time Series: The series is tied 2-2-1. The two teams first met the spring 2021 when both teams joined the Horizon League. The 'Dons are 2-0 against the Colonials in Fort Wayne, topping RMU 3-1 in 2021 and 2-1 last season.
About the Colonials
Robert Morris owns wins over Mount St. Mary's, Saint Francis U and Detroit Mercy this season. Their only loss was a 4-3 decision at Niagara. The Colonials tied NKU on the road 2-2 last week. Robert Morris went on a run last year, upsetting host Oakland in the league title game. This year, Royie Rahamim leads the team in goals with four. He also has two assists. Josh Lane has three shutouts and one combined shutout in goal for the Colonials. He owns a 1.16 GAA.
Double-Digit 'Dons
Shane Anderson (18) and Iann Topete (14) are first and second in the league in points. Anderson is tied for ninth with Romain Lopez (2018) for most points in a season during the program's Division I era.
Nice Start
The Mastodons have opened the season 5-0-3. It is the longest undefeated stretch to start a season in program history.
A Win and…
A win on Saturday over Robert Morris would mark the second consecutive season the 'Dons have opened league play with three wins. The Mastodons went 3-0 in league play out of the gates last year.
No Losses
The 'Dons are the only team in the Horizon League and one of only 21 teams in the nation without a loss on the season.
Region-aly Speaking
Purdue Fort Wayne is ranked No. 7 in the United Soccer Coaches North Region Poll.
OPOTW
Iann Topete had a debut weekend to remember for the Mastodons. He scored twice vs. DePaul to help the 'Dons earn a 3-3 tie against the Blue Demons. His play helped him earn the Horizon League's Offensive Player of the Week honor on Aug. 25.
OPOTW X2
Shane Anderson earned his first career Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 22. He picked up the honor after a pair of goals at Wright State, including the game winner in the 85th minute.
'Dons & Ends
- Iann Topete and Shane Anderson are tied for the league lead in goals with six.
- Sep Habibi has a 0.933 goals against average on the season, second in the league. He has three shutouts and one combined shutout this season.
- Shane Anderson has six assists on the year, tied for first in the nation.
- Shane Anderson is first in the league lead in shots with 28.
- Angel Rodriguez scored twice against Manchester for his first goals as a Mastodon. He scored six in his first two seasons at NIU in 2022 and 2023.
- At 7.63, the Mastodons are eighth in the nation in shots on goal per game.
- 10 different Mastodons have either a goal or an assist on the season.
New Challenge
The Purdue Fort Wayne or Indiana Fort Wayne student who attends the most Mastodon home athletics events this year will win an iPad at the end of the 2025-26 school year! Make sure to check in and get your QR code scanned at the game to start tracking your attendance.
All Eyes on 'Dons
The department's sixth annual Party at the Pitch on September 10 drew a record crowd of 1,062. It is the third time the 'Dons have drawn over 1,000 for the event.
Coming Up
The 'Dons head to Milwaukee on Oct. 4 in Horizon League play.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (5-0-3, 2-0-0 Horizon league) vs. Robert Morris (3-1-3, 1-0-1 Horizon League)
When: Saturday, Sept. 27 | 4 p.m.
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
All-Time Series: The series is tied 2-2-1. The two teams first met the spring 2021 when both teams joined the Horizon League. The 'Dons are 2-0 against the Colonials in Fort Wayne, topping RMU 3-1 in 2021 and 2-1 last season.
About the Colonials
Robert Morris owns wins over Mount St. Mary's, Saint Francis U and Detroit Mercy this season. Their only loss was a 4-3 decision at Niagara. The Colonials tied NKU on the road 2-2 last week. Robert Morris went on a run last year, upsetting host Oakland in the league title game. This year, Royie Rahamim leads the team in goals with four. He also has two assists. Josh Lane has three shutouts and one combined shutout in goal for the Colonials. He owns a 1.16 GAA.
Double-Digit 'Dons
Shane Anderson (18) and Iann Topete (14) are first and second in the league in points. Anderson is tied for ninth with Romain Lopez (2018) for most points in a season during the program's Division I era.
Nice Start
The Mastodons have opened the season 5-0-3. It is the longest undefeated stretch to start a season in program history.
A Win and…
A win on Saturday over Robert Morris would mark the second consecutive season the 'Dons have opened league play with three wins. The Mastodons went 3-0 in league play out of the gates last year.
No Losses
The 'Dons are the only team in the Horizon League and one of only 21 teams in the nation without a loss on the season.
Region-aly Speaking
Purdue Fort Wayne is ranked No. 7 in the United Soccer Coaches North Region Poll.
OPOTW
Iann Topete had a debut weekend to remember for the Mastodons. He scored twice vs. DePaul to help the 'Dons earn a 3-3 tie against the Blue Demons. His play helped him earn the Horizon League's Offensive Player of the Week honor on Aug. 25.
OPOTW X2
Shane Anderson earned his first career Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 22. He picked up the honor after a pair of goals at Wright State, including the game winner in the 85th minute.
'Dons & Ends
- Iann Topete and Shane Anderson are tied for the league lead in goals with six.
- Sep Habibi has a 0.933 goals against average on the season, second in the league. He has three shutouts and one combined shutout this season.
- Shane Anderson has six assists on the year, tied for first in the nation.
- Shane Anderson is first in the league lead in shots with 28.
- Angel Rodriguez scored twice against Manchester for his first goals as a Mastodon. He scored six in his first two seasons at NIU in 2022 and 2023.
- At 7.63, the Mastodons are eighth in the nation in shots on goal per game.
- 10 different Mastodons have either a goal or an assist on the season.
New Challenge
The Purdue Fort Wayne or Indiana Fort Wayne student who attends the most Mastodon home athletics events this year will win an iPad at the end of the 2025-26 school year! Make sure to check in and get your QR code scanned at the game to start tracking your attendance.
All Eyes on 'Dons
The department's sixth annual Party at the Pitch on September 10 drew a record crowd of 1,062. It is the third time the 'Dons have drawn over 1,000 for the event.
Coming Up
The 'Dons head to Milwaukee on Oct. 4 in Horizon League play.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
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