Off to its best start since 2021, the Sul Ross State men's soccer program is seeking to extend the winning streak this week.
The Lobos take on the University of St. Thomas Celts for their home opener on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. CST.
>> PREVIEWING THE WEEK:
This will be one of six home games on the schedule for the Lobos.
Sul Ross State last met the University of St. Thomas back on Sept. 10, 2022 for a neutral site match in Snyder, Texas.
The Celts had the upper hand in the contest, winning 7-0 after scoring six goals in the second half.
Sul Ross State has never won a home opener dating back to the program's first season in 2018. The Lobos are 0-5 in home openers, not including the spring-shortened COVID season in 2021.
The University of St. Thomas is a solid side coming out of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference at the Division III level.
Last fall the Celts went 14-4-1 after capturing the SCAC title which led to an appearance in the NCAA tournament.
The Celts are off to a 3-0 start with their most recent win coming over Hendrix, 4-2, on Friday, Sept. 13.
Sul Ross State also takes on Adams State on the road for a 11 a.m. CST match on Saturday, Sept. 21. It will be the first meeting between both programs.
Adams State is sporting an 0-2 record after suffering losses to Eastern New Mexico and Lubbock Christian.
>> THE LOBOS:
- Sul Ross State has scored six goals this season while holding its opponents to four.
- The most goals scored in a single-season is 21 which was set by the 2018 program.
- Six different Lobos have scored in the last three matches.
- The Lobos are tied for third in the Lone Star Conference in goals scored alongside Texas A&M International.
- Midwestern State leads the conference in scoring with eight goals.
- Goalkeeper Benjamin Aviles is second in the LSC with 16 saves.
- Aviles averages 5.3 saves a game, which leads the LSC.
- Aviles made a season-high eight saves during the match against Montana State Billings on Sept. 12.
- The SRSU program record for saves in a single-game was set by Ricky Bolanos on Oct. 20, 2022 against the University of Dallas when he recorded 13.
GAME DETAILS
WHO: University of St. Thomas (3-0) vs. Sul Ross State (2-1)
WHEN: 1 p.m. CST (Thursday, Sept. 19)
WHERE: Lobo Soccer Field (E. Avenue F | Alpine, Texas)
TICKETS: https://srlobos.com/sports/2021/8/27/hometown-tickets-page.aspx
HOW TO WATCH: FloSports
LIVE STATS: StatBroadcast
