Wednesday, September 9
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Defiance
Photo by: Josh Gales
Men's Soccer Closes Non-League Play Against Defiance on Wednesday
9/8/2026 10:48:00 AM | Men's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne hosts NAIA foe Defiance on Wednesday (Sept. 9) in the final non-league game of the season for the Mastodons. Kick at the Hefner Soccer Complex is set for 7 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Defiance Yellow Jackets
When: Wednesday, September 9 | 7 PM
Where:Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Defiance is 0-4-1 so far this season, with losses at Taylor, Ohio Christian, Indiana Northwest and Manchester. The Yellow Jackets played to a 3-3 tied at Kentucky Christian at the end of August. Defiance has scored six goals on 35 shots on goal, while allowing 18 goals and recording 19 saves.
Series History
The Mastodons and Yellow Jackets meet for the first time in 37 years on Thursday. Their last meeting resulted in a 6-0 Purdue Fort Wayne victory in Defiance, Ohio.
A Record-Setting Party
The Purdue Fort Wayne men's and women's soccer teams drew a combined record crowd of 1,229 fans to the Hefner Soccer Complex for the annual Party at the Pitch on Thursday (Sept. 3). The crowd set a new home record for the programs.
Last Time Out
Five different Mastodons found the back of the net as Purdue Fort Wayne earned its first win of the season over Manchester at Party at the Pitch. Brandon Razo opened the scoring in the sixth minute with his second consecutive goal. Jonny Hernandez followed 12 minutes later with his first collegiate goal, assisted by Christian Agyekum and Max Titterington. Jackson Liley added to the Mastodons' lead with a shot into the bottom-right corner of the net. Eason Haller added his first collegiate goal in the 65th minute before Antonio Tiscareno found the back of the net just over two minutes later to make it 5-0. Daven Arias assisted on Tiscareno's goal, marking his first assist of the season.
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).
Coming Up
The Mastodons kickoff Horizon League play at IU Indy on Saturday (Sept. 12) at 5 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Defiance Yellow Jackets
When: Wednesday, September 9 | 7 PM
Where:Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Defiance is 0-4-1 so far this season, with losses at Taylor, Ohio Christian, Indiana Northwest and Manchester. The Yellow Jackets played to a 3-3 tied at Kentucky Christian at the end of August. Defiance has scored six goals on 35 shots on goal, while allowing 18 goals and recording 19 saves.
Series History
The Mastodons and Yellow Jackets meet for the first time in 37 years on Thursday. Their last meeting resulted in a 6-0 Purdue Fort Wayne victory in Defiance, Ohio.
A Record-Setting Party
The Purdue Fort Wayne men's and women's soccer teams drew a combined record crowd of 1,229 fans to the Hefner Soccer Complex for the annual Party at the Pitch on Thursday (Sept. 3). The crowd set a new home record for the programs.
Last Time Out
Five different Mastodons found the back of the net as Purdue Fort Wayne earned its first win of the season over Manchester at Party at the Pitch. Brandon Razo opened the scoring in the sixth minute with his second consecutive goal. Jonny Hernandez followed 12 minutes later with his first collegiate goal, assisted by Christian Agyekum and Max Titterington. Jackson Liley added to the Mastodons' lead with a shot into the bottom-right corner of the net. Eason Haller added his first collegiate goal in the 65th minute before Antonio Tiscareno found the back of the net just over two minutes later to make it 5-0. Daven Arias assisted on Tiscareno's goal, marking his first assist of the season.
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).
Coming Up
The Mastodons kickoff Horizon League play at IU Indy on Saturday (Sept. 12) at 5 p.m.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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