SAN ANTONIO, Tx – The University of the Incarnate Word men's soccer team will look to get back on the win column as they host a pair of Western Athletic Conference games this week. They start with a 7 p.m. start on Thursday against the University of Missouri-Kansas City and end the weekend against the University of Nevada at Las Vegas on Sunday at noon, both games at Benson Stadium.
OPENING KICK
The Cardinals (2-5-1, 0-1 WAC) started conference play last Sunday against Air Force and lost at home 4-2 in a hard fought battle. They were down 3-0 at halftime but came out strong in the second half and cut the lead down to 3-2 before Air Force scored their fourth goal to put it out of reach.
SCOUTING THE ROOS
2016: 2-6-0, 1-1 WAC
Last Game: L, 2-1 vs. Houston Baptist
Head Coach: Rick Benben
Key Offensive Players:
#9 Eric McWoods, 2 goals, 19 shots
#12 Luke Gilsinger, 1 goal, 2 assists
#10 Pandelis Popgeorgiev, 1 goal, 20 shots
#88 Michelle Drago. 1 goal, 11 shots
Goalkeeper:
#1 Filippo, 6 games, 12 goals allowed, 30 saves, 1 shutout
Summary:
The Roos were on a four-game losing streak before winning the conference opener 2-0 against UTRGV on the road. After that, they hosted Houston Baptist and lost 2-1. They have scored six goals on the year and are averaging 9.9 shots per game.
SCOUTING THE REBELS
2016: 4-7-0, 2-0 WAC
Last Game: W, 4-0 vs. San Jose State
Head Coach: Rich Ryerson
Key Offensive Players:
#3 Danny Musovski, 6 goals, 3 assists, 32 shots
#14 Timo Mehlich 4 goals, 1 assist, 11 shots
#9 Marquis Pitt, 3 goals, 1 assist, 12 shots
#23 Memo Diaz, 2 goals, 2 assists, 17 shots
Goalkeeper:
#0 Nathan Bohn, 5 games, 13 goals allowed, 24 saves
Summary:
The Rebels got off to a great start in the WAC, with two wins against CSU Bakersfield and San Jose State by a combined score of 7-1. Both games were at home, where they are 3-3 but they are only 1-4 on the road this year. Their only win on the road came against VCU, when they won 2-1 in double overtime.
THE CARDINAL FILE
2016: 2-5-1, 0-1 WAC
Last Game: L, 4-2 vs. Air Force
Head Coach: Vince Martinez
Key Offensive Players:
#19
Daniel Nevarez, 2 goals, 2 assists, 10 shots
#11
O'Neal Moore, 2 goals, 10 shots
#9
Ben Conway, 2 goal, 1 assist, 24 shots
#10
Miguel Ojeda, 1 goal, 1 assist, 10 shots
Goalkeeper:
#00
Jorge Guzman, 6 games, 10 goals allowed, 21 saves
Summary:
The Cardinals have created many chances on goal, but have struggled converting the chances into goals. They are averaging 13.9 shots per game and 1.25 goals per game. This is their last home game before finishing the season with five of their last seven games on the road.
SERIES HISTORY VS UMKC
These two teams have faced each other three times, with UIW taking two of the three. Last year, the Cardinals went to UMKC and lost 1-0 on a 10
th minute goal by Nick Cramer.
SERIES HISTORY VS UNLV
These two teams have only faced each other twice before this season matchup, with the Rebels taking both victories. Last year, the Cardinals went to Las Vegas and lost 5-1 on Oct. 18.
UP NEXT
After these two home games
, the Cardinals will head out west for two WAC road games against Bakersfield and San Jose State Oct. 14 and Oct. 16, respectively.
STAY TUNED
After the west coast trip, the Cardinals will come back to San Antonio for a tough matchup against Seattle U on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at Benson Stadium.
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