Purdue Fort Wayne
Oakland
Mastodons and Golden Grizzlies Set For Saturday Showdown
10/1/2026 2:17:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Game Day Information
Who: Oakland Golden Grizzlies
When: Saturday, October 3 | 4 PM
Where: Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Oakland enters Saturday's matchup with a 3-3-3 overall record and a 2-0-2 mark in Horizon League play. The Golden Grizzlies have defeated Cleveland State and IU Indy while tying with Northern Illinois and Robert Morris in league action. Oakland is coming off a 2-1 loss at Michigan. The Golden Grizzlies have scored 13 goals on 36 shots on goal while allowing 20 goals and recording 30 saves. The Golden Grizzlies concluded the 2025 season with an overall record of 3-9-6 and a league record of 3-3-3. Oakland ended last season with a 2-0 loss to Green Bay in the Horizon League Quarterfinals.
Series History
In the last regular-season meeting between the two teams, the Mastodons earned a 3-1 victory over the Golden Grizzlies. Oakland leads the all-time series 23-2-1.
He Shoots, He Scores
Brandon Razo has cemented himself as the most consistent goal scorer in the country. He has scored one goal in each of the last six games, which is the longest active scoring streak in the NCAA.
Last Time Out
The Purdue Fort Wayne men's soccer team saw its four-game win streak snapped on Saturday (Sept. 26) with a 2-1 loss at Detroit Mercy. The Mastodons controlled possession for a good chunk of the contest, edging Detroit Mercy in shots 13-8 and shots on goal 6-5. The 'Dons also had a 6-4 lead in corner kicks. After Detroit Mercy scored first in minute 20, the Mastodons answered just four minutes later with a goal from Razo. He corralled a loose ball off a Titan defender to even the match. Shortly after Razo's goal, however, the Mastodons were issued a red card and they were forced to play a man down the rest of the way. Despite still keeping Detroit Mercy in check for the majority of the 65 minutes following the card, the Titans scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 81st minute.
Poll
Purdue Fort Wayne was picked to finish fourth in the 2026 Horizon League Preseason Poll. The 'Dons were edged by Cleveland State (111), Green Bay (95) and league-newcomer Northern Illinois (92). Oakland was picked fifth with 71 points.
Coming Up
The Mastodons host defending Horizon League Champions Cleveland State at the Hefner Soccer Complex on Wednesday (Oct. 7).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
