Matchday Info
Lindenwood (3-2-4) vs Incarnate Word (1-5-1)
Thursday, October 1 | 7 PM CT
St. Charles, Mo. | Steward Field at Hunter Stadium
Live Stats

Last Time Out
The Lions opened Ohio Valley Conference action on the road last weekend at UTRGV, picking up a point in the standings after neither team could find the back of the net. Lindenwood recorded eight shots over the course of the match, led by Javaun Mills, who tallied three shots with one on target. Defensively, the Lions limited the Vaqueros to eight shots, while Quinn Closson made four saves to record his fourth clean sheet of the 2026 season. Closson's performance on Saturday night earned him OVC Goalkeeper of the Week honors for the second consecutive week.

Lions Storylines

• Lindenwood has conceded the fewest goals in the conference this season with six. 
• Quinn Closson has recorded 10 shutouts in 19 games played as a member of the Lions.
• The five shutouts through nine games this season is tied for ninth nationally. 

About UIW

• Junior Forward Diego Robles leads the Cardinals in every offensive category including goals scored (2), shots (10), points (4), and shots on goal (7). 
• UIW defeated Our Lady of the Lake on September 4 by a score of 3-1 to collect their first win of the 2026 season.
• The Cardinals are 0-1-2 all-time against the Lions. Last season marked the first time either team picked up a victory in the all-time series. 

Next Up
Lindenwood will host Houston Christian on Sunday afternoon in a rematch of the 2025 OVC Tournament Championship match. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 PM CT on ESPN+.