LUBBOCK, Texas (November 6, 2024) -- After a two-game road trip, Lubbock Christian University returns home to host Eastern New Mexico in the regular-season finale for both teams. Both squads remain in the hunt for a spot in the Lone Star Conference Championships, with each needing a win in this decisive conference matchup.
 

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OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	WATCH	STATS
Eastern New Mexico	Lubbock, Texas	Wed, Nov. 6	7:00 p.m.	Video	Stats

Lubbock Christian holds an overall record of 5-6-5 and a 2-4-3 mark in Lone Star Conference play, currently tied for eighth in the conference standings—two spots shy of a Lone Star Conference Championship berth. In their previous match, the Chaparrals fell 2-0 to Midwestern State on the road in Wichita Falls. At home this season, they are 1-3-3, with their last home win dating back to September 7 against Adams State.

Eastern New Mexico enters the matchup with a 4-6-6 overall record and an identical 2-4-3 conference record, also placing them in a tie for eighth with the Chaparrals. In their last game, the Greyhounds suffered a 2-1 loss to Midwestern State in Portales. They hold a 2-4-3 record on the road this season.
 

Lubbock Christian and Eastern New Mexico share a long-standing rivalry, having faced each other 17 times in series history. The Greyhounds hold a narrow edge with a 7-5-5 record against the Chaparrals. However, Lubbock Christian has had the upper hand in recent matchups, going 2-1-2 over the last five meetings. Their most recent clash ended in a 0-0 draw last season in Lubbock.

The Chaparrals' offensive leader, Justin Martinez, has made an impact in his first season with Lubbock Christian, tallying five goals and two assists. His five goals place him ninth in the Lone Star Conference, while his 12 points rank 12th. Nako Amare and Geoffroy Letienne have each contributed three goals this season, adding to the Chaparrals' scoring efforts. Manu Nunez leads the team in assists with three, ranking 14th in the conference. In goal, Connor Pettigrew has been a steady presence for LCU, ranking eighth in goals-against average (1.563), first in saves (66), eighth in save percentage (72.5), and fourth in saves per game (4.13).

Eastern New Mexico's offensive leader has been Ben Sauerlander, as his four goals lead the team and rank 15th in the Lone Star Conference. Pablo Nodar and Robin Vandewalle have each contributed three goals for the Greyhounds. Milo Paci has been the primary goalkeeper for the Greyhounds this season. Paci has allowed 15 goals and recorded 50 saves in 12 matches played.

Lubbock Christian is on the outside looking in to the Lone Star Conference Championships, with two scenarios in play for the Chaparrals for clinch a spot in the postseason. The most straightforward Chaparrals need to take care of Eastern New Mexico at home, while needing UT Tyler to lose to Sul Ross State. If UT Tyler and Sul Ross were to end in a draw, Lubbock Christian would get the advantage with a six goal victory, based upon the goal differential tiebreaker. Any other scenario would leave the Chaparrals at home after Wednesday's match.

Lubbock Christian and Eastern New Mexico will face off in a clash with postseason implications Wednesday at 7 p.m. from the LCU Soccer and Track Complex. Lubbock Christian will also be hosting a Johnsonville Tailgate for the match, providing attendees with food and beverages. FloCollege will carry the match online and it can be viewed at lcuchaps.com/live.