Matchday Info
Lindenwood (5-2-5, 2-0-2 OVC) vs Western Illinois (4-6-2, 2-2-0 OVC)
Sunday, October 11 | 3 PMÂ CT
St. Charles, Mo. | Steward Field at Hunter Stadium
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Last Time Out
The Lindenwood Men's Soccer team defeated the UTRGV Vaqueros 3-1 at home on Thursday night, with David Magalhaes, Eddy Mwanje, and Luke Neely each finding the back of the net in the victory. Neely also made a crucial defensive play, using his head to clear a Vaquero shot headed for the back of the net as the Lions' defense recorded five total saves in the contest. Quinn Closson recorded four of those saves in the match against UTRGV, which marked his third match this season with at least four stops.Â
With Thursday's win, Lindenwood moved into sole possession of first place in the OVC standings with eight points. Mwanje also extended his point streak to three consecutive matches and leads the Lions in conference play with four points on one goal and two assists.
Lions Storylines
- The Lions have given up two goals during conference play this season, which ranks first in the OVC.Â
- The Lions' six shutouts this season ranks tied for second best in the country alongside California Baptist, Princeton, and Syracuse.Â
- David Magalhaes leads the squad in shots during OVC contests with seven. Six of those shots have come within the last two matches played for the Senior.Â
- Lindenwood is looking to extend their unbeaten streak to five matches to begin conference play for the first time in the Division I Era.
About WIU
- The Leathernecks are 2-2 in the Ohio Valley Conference with both of their wins coming against Eastern Illinois by scores of 2-1 and 4-1.Â
- WIU is tied for second in the OVC in total points with 21 during conference play.
- Senior forward Xavier Gagnon leads the conference with 18 shots and 10 shots on goal while ranking tied for first with three goals scored in OVC play.
Up Next
Lindenwood will head across the river to take on SIUE on Thursday evening. Kickoff from Edwardsville is scheduled for 6 p.m. on ESPN+
