SAN ANTONIO -- The University of the Incarnate Word men's soccer team continues conference play with a two-game road trip, facing Lindenwood on Thursday before traveling to UTRGV on Sunday.
The Cardinals opened conference play last Saturday, falling 2-1 to Houston Christian in Houston. UIW was outshot 16-6 on the night but kept the match close through the opening half, with Knox Hicks and Evan Kraenzel each recording a shot while the Huskies managed five.
Houston Christian opened the scoring on a penalty kick in the 52nd minute before doubling its lead in the 64th minute. Juan Monrreal answered with his first career goal off an assist from Kraenzel, bringing the Cardinals within one. UIW continued to battle but was unable to find the equalizer.
Here's a look at the Cardinals' slate this week as they continue conference play.
LINDENWOOD (3-2-4)
WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m., Hunter Stadium (St. Charles, Missouri)
ABOUT THE LIONS: Lindenwood enters the match with UIW after opening conference play with a scoreless draw against UTRGV. The Lions' goalkeeper, Quinn Closson, recorded four saves in the draw and has helped Lindenwood allow the fewest goals in the conference this season, earning Goalkeeper of the Week honors for the second time this season. The fifth-year goalkeeper has recorded three or more saves in six of his nine games played this season and ranks 10th nationally in shutouts and 22nd in goals-against average (0.70). Lindenwood's offense is led by Luca Bartoni, who leads the conference and the team with five goals and has accounted for five of the Lions' 14 goals this season.
MATCHUP HISTORY: Lindenwood leads the all-time series against UIW, 1-0-2. The Lions won the most recent matchup, 2-0, at home in 2025. The two meetings prior resulted in draws, with one taking place at Lindenwood and the other at UIW.
UTRGV (2-2-2)
WHEN AND WHERE: Sunday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m., UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex (Edinburg, Texas)
ABOUT THE VAQUEROS: UTRGV picked up a Player of the Week honor ahead of its match with UIW after playing to a scoreless draw with Lindenwood. Tobias Buch earned the accolade after helping the Vaqueros limit the Lions, who lead the league in total shots and shots on goal, to just eight shots, with only three on target. UTRGV also ranks second in the league in goals per game, averaging 1.667. Mouhamed Pouye leads the Vaqueros offensively with three goals on 16 shots, including seven on goal.
MATCHUP HISTORY: UTRGV leads the all-time series against UIW, 11-7-1. The Cardinals have won the last two matchups, earning 2-1 victories in 2025 and 2024. Before that, the Vaqueros had won four consecutive meetings, allowing just one goal during that span.
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