Purdue Fort Wayne
Detroit Mercy
Mastodon MSOC Heads to Detroit Mercy
9/23/2026 1:49:00 PM | Men's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne men's soccer will continue Horizon League play at Detroit Mercy on Saturday (Sept. 26).
Game Day Information
Who: Detroit Mercy Titans
When: Saturday, September 26 | 4 PM
Where: Detroit, Mich.
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy holds a 1-6-1 record, with the Titans' lone win coming against St. Thomas in August. Detroit Mercy is 0-2-0 in league play, with losses against Robert Morris and Cleveland State. The Titans have scored nine goals on 24 shots on goal while allowing 22 goals and recording 14 saves so far this season. Last season, Detroit Mercy finished with an overall record of 5-0-3 and a league record of 2-5-2.
Series History
The 'Dons have won two of the last three meetings between the two teams, with a 1-0 win in 2023 and a 2-1 win in 2025. During the 2024 season, Purdue Fort Wayne and Detroit Mercy tied 1-1. The Titans lead the all-time series 6-14-6.
Leading the League
Purdue Fort Wayne has the highest NCAA RPI in the Horizon League at No. 50. The Mastodons also lead the league with a 0.83 goals-against average, holding their opponents to a league-leading five goals. The 'Dons also lead the league in scoring average at 2.500. Purdue Fort Wayne is currently tied for first in the league standings with Wright State and Milwaukee, with all three teams earning six conference points. The Mastodons are the only team with an undefeated league record at 2-0.
DPOTW
Max Titterington was named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 21 after leading Purdue Fort Wayne to a 1-0 win over Wright State to stay undefeated in Horizon League play.
Goal Razo
Brandon Razo has scored in each of the Mastodons' last five games. Razo recorded his first collegiate goal at Dayton and has added goals against Manchester, Defiance, IU Indy and Wright State. Razo has scored the second-most goals in the league and is tied for first with fellow Mastodon Daven Arias with two game-winning goals.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne picked up its fourth consecutive win with a 1-0 victory over Wright State on Saturday (Sept. 19). After battling to a scoreless tie through the first 45 minutes, Razo put the ball into the right side of the net to give the Mastodons a 1-0 lead. Jonny Hernandez and Daven Arias both assisted on Razo's goal. The Mastodons' defense kept the Raiders from taking a single shot in the second half, as Purdue Fort Wayne finished the match with a 13-2 edge in shots. The 'Dons also held a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks for the match.
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). Detroit Mercy was picked to finish ninth in this year's poll.
Coming Up
The Mastodons host Oakland at the Hefner Soccer Complex on Saturday (Oct. 3).
