LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (1-3-0, 0-0-0) vs. ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY (3-1-0, 0-0-0)
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 – 5:00 p.m.
Soldier Field (Claremore, Okla.)
LCU Twitter: @LCUChaps, @LCUmenssoccer
RSU Twitter: @RSUHillcats
CHAPS FLIGHT DECK
• Lubbock Christian University heads into the Thursday afternoon tilt coming off their first win of the 2017 season, upending a previously undefeated Adams State program 1-0. The Chaps hold a 1-3-0 record for the year.
• LCU stands 35-27-5 all-time in games on the road. Their last win away from home was a 3-1 result over Texas Permian Basin (10/29/16) to conclude the 2016 campaign.
• Thursday's match against Rogers State will serve as the Chaparral's 2017 Heartland Conference opener.
STORY LINES
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Abdou Joof has scored both of Lubbock Christian's goals for the year. Joof has played 149 minutes in four total appearances.
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Parker O'Quinn is coming off of his first LCU career shutout. O'Quinn helped seal the Chap's victory over Adams State when he came up with a penalty kick save in the 54
th minute.
• LCU is averaging 11 shots per contest, while holding the opposition to 9.5 per game.
• Three of Lubbock Christian's first four games have resulted in one-goal differentials.
• Lubbock Christian holds a 3-1-0 all-time record in Heartland Conference openers.
SCOUTING RSU
• The Hillcats have kicked off their season with a 3-1-0 overall record. They have played one home contest, which resulted in a 1-0 victory over Fort Hays State University.
• RSU ranks second in the Heartland Conference, 14
th nationally, in yellow cards received (12) for the year.
• Rogers State has posted a .75 shutout percentage, which ranks sixth in the nation and second in the Heartland.
• Jaxon Pitt has recorded two game-winning goals listing him fifth in the nation for the category.
• Six of the Hillcats' seven goals this season have come in the second half of play.
SERIES HISTORY WITH RSU
The Chaps lead the all-time series against the Hillcats with a 5-1-2 record. In the previous meeting, LCU blanked Rogers State 2-0 (9/15/16) at LCU Soccer Field.