WINFIELD, Kan. — The Southwestern College men's soccer team will travel to Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup against Kansas Wesleyan University. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at JRI Stadium.
The Moundbuilders enter the matchup with a 5-9-1 overall record and a 5-5-1 mark in conference play, sitting seventh in the KCAC standings with 16 points. Kansas Wesleyan enters with an 8-7 overall record and a 4-6 conference record, placing eighth in the standings with 12 points.
Southwestern has found success over the second half of conference play, going 4-1-1 in its last six matches. During that stretch, the Moundbuilders recorded four shutout victories against Bethel, Avila, Tabor and Evangel before battling McPherson to a 1-1 draw. Southwestern most recently fell 3-2 against Ottawa University on Wednesday.
Offensively, the Moundbuilders have scored 16 goals through 15 matches, led by Nicola Antiglio, Christian Banda and Francesco Rocchelli with three goals each. Bernabe Lopez has contributed two goals and two assists, while Zach Hammar has added two goals and an assist.
Defensively, goalkeeper Franco Guazzotti has recorded 75 saves and five shutouts in 15 appearances, holding a .721 save percentage. Southwestern has recorded five shutouts this season, including four during its recent six-match stretch.
Kansas Wesleyan enters Saturday's contest having scored 31 goals through 15 matches, averaging 2.07 goals per game. The Coyotes are led offensively by Juan Manuel Lozada Leon, who has recorded nine goals and eight assists for 26 points. Jose Valdez has added seven goals and two assists, while Cristobal Schenfeld has contributed four goals and an assist.
The Coyotes have also found success at home this season, posting a 6-4 record in Salina. Kansas Wesleyan has recorded 82 shots on goal and has been led in net by Andrew Cole, who has made 49 saves in 11 appearances.
Saturday's matchup presents an important opportunity for Southwestern to create additional separation in the KCAC standings. With just four points separating the two programs, a victory would help the Moundbuilders strengthen their conference position as the regular season approaches its conclusion.
Kickoff between Southwestern and Kansas Wesleyan is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at JRI Stadium in Salina, Kansas.
