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LCU Returns Home to Face Dallas Baptist in Final Non-Conference Showdown

09.25.2024 | By: Chris Due (chris.due@lcu.edu)

Chaparrals Aim for Third Straight Win

LUBBOCK, Texas – Lubbock Christian University returns home for the final non-conference contest of the regular season, as they host Lone Star Conference opponent Dallas Baptist for a 7:30 p.m. start at LCU Soccer & Track Complex.

LSC SOCCER
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	WATCH	STATS
DBU	Lubbock, Texas	Wed, Sept. 25	7:30 p.m.	Video	Stats

Notes:

LCU's goalkeeper, Connor Pettigrew, ranks prominently on a national level. Pettigrew ranks 8th nationally and leads the conference with three shutouts, maintaining an impressive save percentage of 0.778. Pettigrew also leads the LSC in saves (28, which ranks 12^th nationally), second in saves per game (4.67, 38^th nationally), fifth in save percentage (77.8%, 58^th nationally) and seventh in goals against average (1.33). He is the reigning LSC Goalkeeper of the Week, as last week he notched his third shutout of the season with a three-save effort against Hawai'i Pacific. He followed with a stellar performance in LCU's 2-1 victory over Northwest Nazarene, as he made a critical save on a penalty shot in the 33rd minute, preserving LCU's 2-0 lead at a crucial point in the match. In total, he recorded six saves in the game for nine saves on the week, achieving an impressive .900 save percentage across the games.
Wednesday's game follows a stretch where LCU (3-2-1) has played several tough opponents, including a notable 2-1 victory over Northwest Nazarene Saturday to build their win streak to two games. LCU jumps into conference play a week from Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas at St. Mary's.
LCU has produced six goals on the season and all six are from six different individuals. Nako Amare leads the team in points with three (1g,1a).
The Chaps were picked to finish sixth in the Lone Star Conference preseason poll.
Lubbock Christian and Dallas Baptist are meeting for a 13^th time all-time. The series dates back to 2013 and LCU has an 8-3-1 all-time series lead. LCU is unbeaten in the prior two meetings (1-0-1) and owns a 4-0 all-time record in Lubbock over the Patriots.

Scouting Dallas Baptist:

DBU has had a mixed start to their 2024 season with a 1-2-3 record. Notable games include a 2-1 win against CSU Pueblo on September 12 and a 1-1 draw against Harding on September 19.
The Patriots are preseason picked No.4 in the LSC Men's Soccer Preseason Poll.
DBU is ranked 40th nationally and 2nd in the conference in corner kicks per game, averaging 5.50 corners. This proficiency in set pieces creates additional scoring opportunities that could be pivotal in tight matches.
DBU has demonstrated strong team play with 1.33 assists per game, ranking 71st nationally and 5th in the conference. They have eight assists on the season and the apples have come from eight different players.
The Patriots are known for their aggressive approach, ranking 2nd in the conference and 7th nationally for yellow cards, with 21 already this season. Additionally, they have received 3 red cards, which is tied for 2nd nationally, signaling a physical style that may at times hurt their discipline on the field.
Peyton Voelker has been one of the standout players for DBU this season. He has played in four games, contributing three goals and one assist, making him the team's leading scorer with seven points. Voelker has shown impressive efficiency with a .273 shot percentage and a .455 shot on goal percentage. Across his time with the Patriots, he has accumulated 28 goals and 11 assists over 55 games. Voelker has proven himself as a reliable scorer with an impressive .199 shot percentage and .447 shot on goal percentage. He also boasts eight game-winning goals

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