EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY (3-2-0, 1-0-0) at LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (3-1-0, 1-0-0)
Saturday Sept. 15, 2018 – 2:30 p.m.
LCU Soccer Field (Lubbock, Texas)
LCU Twitter: @LCUChaps, @LCUMensSoccer
ENMUÂ Twitter: @enmuathletics
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CHAPS FLIGHT DECK
- Saturday afternoon will be an important match for Lubbock Christian University who return to action against Eastern New Mexico University. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at LCU Soccer Field.
- The Chaparrals are flying high as they carry a three-match win streak following a 2-0 defeat of West Texas A&M Thursday afternoon.
- LCU seems to have found a groove on the offensive end of the field as they currently average three goals per contest.
STORY LINES
- Lubbock Christian's defense as remained a strong staple for the team's success as they have limited opponents to a .048 shooting percentage.
- A win over Eastern New Mexico would boost LCU into sole custody of the Heartland Conference Western Division's first-place position.
- Freshman
Cade Von Heimburg leads the LCU roster with seven points on three goals and one assist.
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Braxton Thorne holds a .49 goals-against average through the first four games. The freshman keeper has also accumulated a .867 save percentage.
- The Chaps have already racked up 12 goals this season compared to 16 goals in the 2017 campaign.
SCOUTING ENMU
- After opening up the season with a pair of wins, Eastern New Mexico has dropped two of their last three contests.
- The Greyhounds are being led by first year head coach Jon Fridal.
- ENMU's roster stands at 29 players with 21 of those spots filled by student-athletes from overseas.
- Eastern New Mexico has tallied 10 goals this season for a two-goals per game average.
- Gabriel Peres stands at the forefront of the Greyhound attack with seven points on three goals and one assist.
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SERIES HISTORY WITH ENMU
The two squads are no strangers to one another as this will be the 13
th meeting all-time. Eastern New Mexico holds a 6-3-3 edge over Lubbock Christian. The Chaps fell in their most recent matchup against the Greyhounds in a 2-0 road result last season.
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