By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
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Opponent:Â Harding
Time:Â Thursday, October 6th; 3:00 PM
Location:Â SBU Soccer Field; Bolivar, Missouri
Opponent:Â Southern Nazarene
Time:Â Saturday, October 8th; 3:00 PM
Location:Â SBU Soccer Field; Bolivar, Missouri
Bolivar, Mo. -- The SBU Bearcats are in the midst of a six-game homestand as they step out of MIAA play this week to host Harding and Southern Nazarene.
The Coaches
Nick Pettit is entering his 2nd season on the bench for Southwest Baptist after finishing 0-17 last season.
Jon Ireland begins his 1st season as the head coach at Harding after spending the previous four seasons as the head men's coach at York College.
George Schroeder is entering his 9th season as the head coach at Southern Nazarene. Schroeder holds a career coaching record of 45-95-2.
Scouting the Opponents
Harding enters the game against Southwest Baptist 8-3 on the season, and are coming off of a 2-0 loss to Ouachita Baptist. The Bison are led by Matheus Ribeiro who has scored a team leading 4 goals to go along with 2 assists on the season, while in goal Michael Wasson has a 0.89 GAA.
Southern Nazarene enters the week 1-9 on the season, and are coming off of a 2-0 loss to Eastern New Mexico. The Crimson Storm are led in scoring by Alan Armstrong who has scored 3 goals, while in goal Colton Hadlock has a 2.89 GAA and 74 saves.
Scouting the Bearcats
Southwest Baptist enters the week 0-10-1 on the season, and are coming off of a 3-0 loss to #17 Fort Hays State. The Bearcats are led offensively by
Garrett Gibson who has scored 2 goals to go along with 1 assist, and is one of 7 Bearcats to score a goal this season, while
Matt Garza has a 2.10 GAA on the season.