Matchday Info
Lindenwood (2-1-1) at Butler (0-3-1)
Friday, September 4 | 6:00 p.m. CT
Indianapolis, IN. | Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
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Last Time Out
The Lindenwood Men's Soccer team tied with Wright State last Sunday by a score of 1-1. A late first half goal from Luca Bartoni off an assist from Philip Viberg Rasmussen put the Lions up 1-0 at halftime, but an early second half goal by the Raiders would be the only two goals scored in the contest. Wright State outshot the Lions 7-5 in the last 45 minutes of play, but the Black and Gold would hang on for the draw. Lindenwood was outshot 11-9 overall in the matchup against WSU, with Omar Sanderson leading the offense with two shots, while Gabriel Tonks, Bartoni, and Viberg Rasmussen each recorded a shot on target. 

Lions Storylines

• Lindenwood is currently sitting in third place in the OVC with an overall record of 2-1-1. 
• The Lions are searching for their first road win since October 25, 2025. 
• Luca Bartoni has won back-to-back OVC Offensive Player of the Week honors. His four goals leads the 2026 squad and is tied for first in the conference in goals scored. 

 
About Butler

• Butler enters the matchup against Lindenwood with an overall record of 0-3-1. The Bulldogs have faced some tough opponents to start their 2026 campaign, going up against nationally ranked Indiana as well as Memphis. 
• Sophomore Midfielder Max Klein is the only player this season for Butler to have scored a goal, while Forwards Brendan Cunningham and Finn Moran have the two assists on the season for the Bulldogs. 
• The Lions have faced Butler one time, falling on the road by a score of 9-0 in 2022. 

 
Next Up
Lindenwood will host Evansville on Friday, September 11 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN+.