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Cardinals Set for Texas Sized Matchup with HCU

SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word men's soccer team has one game this week against a familiar foe in Houston Christian University (HCU) at 7 p.m. Saturday night. The Cardinals will be celebrating their seniors in their final game at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.
 
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  • The Cardinals remained at fifth in the OVC standings after earning a draw in both matches last week.
  • Alejandro De La Torre was on the list of Ohio Valley Conference notable performers after shutting out SIUE and giving up making the game saving stop, saving a PK in the 86th minute of Sundays match.
  • Diego Robles, Sello Diphoko, ad Peleg Armendariz all are tied for eighth in the conference with three goals this season.
 
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
 
  • HCU is coming off of a big 1-0 over SIUE to move to the top of the OVC table.
  • Junior Alex Aitken was named OVC Goalkeeper of the Week after only allowing one goal to Lindenwood and shutting out the then top seeded SIUE.
  • Theo Butterworth was selected as Co-Defensive Player of the Week in the Ohio Valley Conference.
 
FOLLOW ALONG  
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Follow the team on Twitter and Instagram @UIWMensSoccer.  
 
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Players Mentioned

Sello Diphoko

#29 Sello Diphoko

Freshman
Peleg Armendariz

#10 Peleg Armendariz

M
5' 8"
Sophomore
Alejandro De La Torre

#99 Alejandro De La Torre

G
6' 4"
Graduate Student
Diego Robles

#28 Diego Robles

F
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Sello Diphoko

#29 Sello Diphoko

Freshman
Peleg Armendariz

#10 Peleg Armendariz

5' 8"
Sophomore
M
Alejandro De La Torre

#99 Alejandro De La Torre

6' 4"
Graduate Student
G
Diego Robles

#28 Diego Robles

6' 0"
Freshman
F