Matchday Info
Lindenwood (4-2-5, 1-0-2 OVC) vs UTRGV (2-3-2, 0-1-1 OVC)
Thursday, October 8 | 7 PM CT
St. Charles, Mo. | Steward Field at Hunter Stadium
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Last Time Out
The Lindenwood Men's Soccer team added another point to their OVC standings total on Sunday afternoon, earning their second draw of the 2026 conference season with a 1-1 result against Houston Christian. The Lions kept the Huskies in check throughout the contest, limiting them to just one shot on goal and four shots overall. Houston Christian grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 71st minute, but Lindenwood responded just four minutes later when OVC Defender of the Week Clement Baron scored his first goal of the season. Baron headed home a corner kick delivered by Eddy Mwanje in the 75th minute to level the match at 1-1 and helped the Lions secure an important point in the conference standings.

Lindenwood now has five points in conference play and currently sits in third place behind SIUE and Eastern Illinois, who are both 2-1 in OVC action. The Lions and Huskies are the only two teams remaining in the OVC without a conference loss.

Lions Storylines

• Lindenwood posted its sixth shutout of the year against UIW last Thursday, which ranks 11th nationally in shutout percentage (54.5%)
• The Lions continue to thrive in the second half of matches this season, outscoring opponents 13-4 and earning 40 corner kicks compared to 18 for the opposition. 
• Eddy Mwanje is tied for first in the OVC in assists during conference play with two. 
• Quinn Closson's 0.67 GAA ranks 13th best in the country. 

About UTRGV

• UTRGV is 0-1-1 through two matches played in their first season as members of the Ohio Valley Conference. The Vaqueros tied with the Lions on September 26, and fell on the road at UIW on Sunday by a score of 2-1. 
• Sophomore Goalkeeper Conrad Knight ranks third overall in the OVC in GAA through two OVC matches with a 1.00. 
• The Vaqueros are averaging 11 shots per game in conference play, ranking them fifth in that category. 

Up Next
Lindenwood concludes their homestand on Sunday afternoon when they welcome in Western Illinois. Kick off from Steward Field at Hunter Stadium is scheduled for 3 PM on ESPN+.