CANYON, TEXAS – West Texas A&M Men's Soccer (4-6-3, 1-1-3 LSC) hit the road on Wednesday, October 14 as they travel to Lubbock Chrisitan before hosting the reigning National Champions in No. 2 Midwestern State on Saturday, October 17. Both games will kickoff at 7:00 p.m.     
 
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Both games will be streamed live on Flo Sports (registration required). Live Stats will be provided by Lubbock Christian on Wednesday and then by West Texas A&M on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday's game can be purchased here.
 
Last Time Out
West Texas A&M traveled to Dallas, Texas this past week as they took on DBU.
 
Davis Scores in Third Straight Game as Buffs Tie DBU 1-1
The early stages of the game was a defensive battle as there were three combined shots through 11 minutes. Felix Casas and Octavio Estrada-Vazquez generated looks to put early pressure on DBU. Bryce Cottle was stout in goal as he picked off a number of crossing passes on corner kicks by the Patriots throughout the half along with a key save in the 31st minute. The 34th minute saw D'Jonte Davis fire a close shot, but he would be denied as the score remained 0-0. That score would hold going into halftime after a physical 45 minutes.
 
To start the second half, the Buffs put on early offensive pressure transition attack by Davis which would lead to a corner kick. Both those opportunities would be stopped by DBU. The Patriots would strike first in the 59th minute with a goal by James Webb as they took a 1-0 lead. That lead did not last for long as WT equalized the game in the 62nd minute. After a foul by DBU, WT had a free kick a little more than 10 yards from the box. Davis took the kick and blasted it into the top right corner as he tied the game. The rest of the game continued to be the physical defensive battle from the first 62 minutes. The Buffs did not allow a shot on goal following DBU's goal. Offensively, they created two more shots on goal and a corner, but could not find the game-winner. The match would finalize as a 1-1 tie as West Texas A&M extended their unbeaten streak to three games.
 
Top Buffs

• D'Jonte Davis scored his fourth goal of the season in his 85 minutes. This was his third straight game with a goal with all three being game-tying or game-winning scores. Davis also recorded season-highs of five shots and three shots on goal.  
• Bryce Cottle started in goal and made one save as he played the entire game.
• Ben Scotford played 70 minute and fired two shots with one landing on goal. This was his sixth game with 2+ shots this season.

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Over the past five games, senior D'Jonte Davis has tallied nine of his 10 points with four goals and an assist. Three of his fours goals during that stretch have come in clutch situations with his game-tying goal against UT Dallas and DBU and a game-winner over Fort Hays State. He has scored in three straight games and is the first Buff since Kenny Brown in 2022 to do so.
 
The House of Felix
In 11 games this season, senior Felix Casas has tied or set new career marks in multiple offensive categories. Casas has totaled two goals, two assists, six points, 19 shots, and nine shots on goal in his 684 minutes. All of those marks are new single season-highs for the Juarez, Mexico native except for the goals which tied his total from last season.
 
Backline Ballers
With one full 90-minute game this past week, defenders Damron Atkins and Joe Ballenger extended their respective streaks of consecutive 90 minutes games to 11 and nine games. As a freshman, Atkins leads the team in minutes with 1122 while Ballenger is fourth with 892.
 
Oh Captain, My Captain
Senior Captain Ben Scotford was listed as part of the strongest XI from Wales in Division II via Full 90 College. Scotford has started all 13 games in the midfield and scored three points from a goal and assist in his 887 minutes. He is tied for second in shots with 19 and third in shots on goal with eight.
 
West Texas A&M Statistical Leaders (Amount)

• Points- D'Jonte Davis (10)
• Goals- D'Jonte Davis (4)
• Assists- Felix Casas & D'Jonte Davis (2)
• Game-Winning Goals- Myles Taylor (2)
• Shots on Goal- D'Jonte Davis (11)
• Shots- D'Jonte Davis (22)
• Minutes by a Field Player- Damron Atkins (1122)
• 90 Minute Games by a Field Player- Damron Atkins (11)
• Saves- Bryce Cottle (19)
• Save Percentage- Bryce Cottle (76.0%)
• Goals Allowed Average- Bryce Cottle (1.02)
• Goalkeeper Wins- Bryce Cottle (2)
• Shutouts- Bryce Cottle (2)

 
West Texas A&M Team Statistics (LSC Ranking)

• 11.0 shots per game (10^th) | 4.85 shots on goal per game (7^th)
• 2.62 points per game (9^th) | 0.92 goals per game (10^th) | 0.76 assists per game (7^th)
• 1.62 goals allowed per game (9^th) | 2.69 saves per game (10^th)
• 11.38 fouls per game (8^th) | 4.15 corner kicks per game (9^th)

(all stats accumulated 10/13/26)
 
Series History
Wednesday's game against Lubbock Chrisitan will be the 23rd all-time meeting between the Buffs and Chaps with WT leading the series 11-10-1. The teams matched up twice last season with LCU taking both games including a playoff game.
 
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The first half saw both WT and Lubbock Christian struggle to find the back of the net, resulting in a scoreless half. The Buffs' defense was put to the test as Bryce Cottle made crucial saves, particularly stopping a bottom-center shot from Lubbock Christian's Kade McKinzie in the 36th minute and another from Augusto Militao in the 40th minute. 
 
On the offensive end, the Buffs' Desire Essis and Ben Scotford attempted to break through with shots in the 33rd minute, but they could not convert. The period ended with a flurry of activity from Lubbock Christian, including a corner kick in the 42nd minute, but neither team managed to capitalize on their chances.
 
The Buffs opened the scoring in the second half when Ziv Shlimak found the net in the 58th minute on a free kick, giving the home team a 1-0 lead. Lubbock Christian quickly responded with a penalty kick goal by Geoffroy Letienne at 60:27, leveling the score. Francisco Horta then put Lubbock Christian ahead in the 63rd minute, marking a shift in momentum. Despite several attempts from the Buffs, including a shot saved by Connor Pettigrew in the 84th minute, the visiting team maintained their advantage to secure a 2-1 victory.
 
Shlimak scored the only goal for the Buffs and finished with one shot on goal. Cottle, in goal, recorded three saves while facing 12 shots, conceding two goals. Delahmu Reeves took two shots, with one on target, contributing to the team's offensive efforts.
 
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The first half kicked off with a defensive focus from WT as their goalkeeper, Zach Kos, made several crucial saves. Lubbock Christian controlled the early offensive momentum, with Geoffroy Letienne scoring in the 20th minute, assisted by Manu Nunez, to give them a 1-0 lead. Kos saved shots from Francisco Horta, Augusto Militao, and Andrea Monticelli, while Felix Casas and Arthur Macri tested Lubbock Christian's Connor Pettigrew. A significant moment occurred when West Tex. A&M's Finley Axcell received a red card in the 36th minute, reducing them to ten players. Despite being outnumbered, the Buffs held firm, concluding the half down by one.
 
The second half saw the Buffs' D'Jonte Davis equalize the score in the 63rd minute with a goal, bringing the match to a 1-1 tie. Lubbock Christian responded in the 87th minute when Augusto Militao, assisted by Francisco Horta, scored to put the home team ahead 2-1. Both teams exhibited aggressive play with multiple fouls and yellow cards. Kos made a critical save in the 77th minute, while Lubbock Christian's Pettigrew denied Davis's attempts to score in the 80th and 88th minutes. The match concluded with Lubbock Christian holding on to their lead.
 
Davis scored a goal and converted all three of his shots into shots on goal. Kos recorded five saves, with four in the first half, facing 23 shots in total. Macri and Dominic Murphy each registered a shot on goal, contributing to the team's offensive efforts.
 
Saturday's match against Midwestern State will be game 65 between the Buffaloes and Mustangs with WT trailing the series 24-35-5. MSU has won five of the past six matchups including last year's game.
 
Buffs Fall on the Road at #12 Midwestern State, 2-0- October 26, 2025
The first half began with Midwestern State maintaining a strong offensive presence, earning multiple corner kicks early on. The home team's persistence paid off when Cooper Tea scored in the 21st minute, giving Midwestern State a 1-0 lead. The Buffs' Bryce Cottle managed a crucial save in the 27th minute, but the visitors struggled to find scoring opportunities. The half concluded without further goals, leaving Midwestern State ahead 1-0 going into the break.
 
Midwestern State extended their lead in the second half with a goal by Parker Plaxco in the 72nd minute, assisted by Jarrod McKechnie. The Buffs' defense faced constant pressure, with Midwestern State taking multiple shots, including a notable attempt by Alan Rivera saved by Cottle in the 55th minute. The Buffs managed attempts from D'Jonte Davis and Rafa Javalera, but none found the back of the net. The match concluded with Midwestern State maintaining their 2-0 advantage.
 
Cottle played a full 90 minutes in goal and made one save while facing 15 shots, allowing two goals. Scotford attempted one shot, which was on target. Davis contributed with two shots, although neither was on goal. Javalera also registered one shot, which was on target.
 
Scouting Lubbock Christian
The Lubbock Christian University Chaps come into this match holding a 5-7-1 record with a 2-4 mark in the LSC. Their conference wins have come over St. Edward's and UT Tyler. 2025 saw the Chaps produce an 8-8-4 record with a 5-2-3 mark in the LSC as they finished fourth in the standings. LCU took down WT and St. Edward's in the LSC Tournament to reach the championship match before falling to Midwestern State 1-0. Lubbock Christian came into this season projected to finish fourth in the LSC Preseason Poll.
 
Lubbock Christian Statistical Leaders (Amount)

• Points- Joao Catafesta, Alex Lachevre, & Augusto Militao (8)
• Goals- Joao Catafesta, Alex Lachevre, & Augusto Militao (3)
• Assists- Joao Catafesta, Alex Lachevre, & Augusto Militao (2)
• Game-Winning Goals- Joao Catafesta, Alex Lachevre, Augusto Militao, Aron DePaula, & Oliver Robinson (1)
• Shots on Goal- Oliver Robinson (12)
• Shots- Oliver Robinson (28)
• Minutes by a Field Player- Joao Catafesta (1097)
• 90 Minute Games by a Field Player- Finn Wijnen (9)
• Saves- Milo Paci (50)
• Save Percentage- Milo Paci (75.8%)
• Goals Allowed Average- Milo Paci (1.41)
• Goalkeeper Wins- Milo Paci (4)
• Shutouts- Milo Paci (2)

 Lubbock Christian Team Statistics (LSC Ranking)

• 12.46 shots per game (6^th) | 5.08 shots on goal per game (6^th)
• 3.38 points per game (8^th) | 1.30 goals per game (7^th) | 0.76 assists per game (8^th)
• 1.38 goals allowed per game (6^th) | 4.85 saves per game (4^th)
• 11.15 fouls per game (6^th) | 4.31 corner kicks per game (8^th)

 Scouting Midwestern State
The Midwestern State University Mustangs come into this game with an unbeaten record of 11-0-3 with a 5-0-1 mark in the LSC. MSU has taken down St. Edward's, Texas A&M International, UT Tyler, DBU, and UT Dallas in conference play while tying Oklahoma Christian. The Mustangs are currently ranked No. 2 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Poll. Midwestern State is coming off a historic 2025 season where they went 19-3-3 with an 8-2 conference record to win the LSC Regular Season and Tournament Titles. Three wins over Seattle Pacific, Stanislaus State, and Point Loma secured the Super Region IV Title and put the Mustangs into the final four. A 3-0 win over Southern New Hampshire sent MSU to the National Championship match where they would beat Rollins 2-0. Midwestern State came into this season projected to finish first in the LSC Preseason Poll. They have been ranked inside the top six for the entirety of the season.
 
Midwestern State Statistical Leaders (Amount)

• Points- Parker Plaxoc (24)
• Goals- Parker Plaxco (12)
• Assists- Cooper Tea, Ethan Krchnak, & Oscar Nunez (5)
• Game-Winning Goals- Parker Plaxco (5)
• Shots on Goal- Parker Plaxco (24)
• Shots- Parker Plaxco (43)
• Minutes by a Field Player- Skyler Krchnak (1189)
• 90 Minute Games by a Field Player- Skyler Krchnak (9)
• Saves- Jake Morris (47)
• Save Percentage- Jake Morris (82.5%)
• Goals Allowed Average- Jake Morris (0.72)
• Goalkeeper Wins- Jake Morris (11)
• Shutouts- Jake Morris (5)

 
Midwestern State Team Statistics (LSC Ranking)

• 18.62 shots per game (1^st) | 8.15 shots on goal per game (1^st)
• 8.00 points per game (1^st) | 2.84 goals per game (1^st) | 2.30 assists per game (2^nd)
• 0.77 goals allowed per game (1^st) | 3.54 saves per game (6^th)
• 12.15 fouls per game (9^th) | 6.38 corner kicks per game (2^nd)

 
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