SAN ANTONIO -- The University of the Incarnate Word men's soccer team closes out the regular season this week with a road matchup against UTRGV on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m., before returning home to host Lindenwood on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. for Senior Day.

Following a loss to Houston Christian last week, the Cardinals sit alone in third place with a 4-3-1 conference record in the OVC standings as they look to lock up a spot in the conference tournament, scheduled for Nov. 8-14 at Lindenwood in St. Charles, Mo.

UTRGV (4-5-4, 2-2-3 OVC)

WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m., UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex (Edinburg, TX)

ABOUT THE VAQUEROS: UTRGV sits sixth in the conference standings after a 1-0 win over Western Illinois. The shutout earned goalkeeper Conrad Knight Goalkeeper of the Week honors this past week. The Vaqueros lead the conference in shots on goal per game, averaging 5.85, and have recorded 164 shots, including 76 on goal, for an average of 12.62 shots per game. UTRGV also leads the league in assists, averaging 1.308 per game. Elias Taj leads the way offensively with 31 shots, six goals, including two game-winning goals. He averages 1.08 points per game, ranking among the conference's top 10 in each category.

MATCHUP HISTORY: UTRGV leads the all-time series, 11-8-1, but the Cardinals have won the last three meetings. Incarnate Word claimed a 2-1 victory over the Vaqueros earlier this season in San Antonio. 
 

LINDENWOOD (7-3-6, 4-1-3 OVC)

WHEN AND WHERE: Sunday, Nov. 1 at 11:30 a.m., Benson Stadium (San Antonio, TX)

ABOUT THE LIONS: Lindenwood maintained its hold on second place in the conference standings with a 2-1 win over Eastern Illinois last week. Junior defender Milton Kapaya earned OVC Defender of the Week honors, becoming the third different Lindenwood defender to earn the weekly honor. The Lions' defense has allowed a conference-low 0.69 goals per game. Lindenwood also ranks second in the OVC in goals and points, recording 27 goals and 74 points. Luca Bartoni leads the team offensively with six goals.

MATCHUP HISTORY: Lindenwood holds a 2-0-2 advantage in the all-time series against UIW, including a 2-0 win over the Cardinals in their season opener. Incarnate Word will look to earn its first victory over the Lions in program history.

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