Men’s Soccer To Wrap Up Non-Conference Play At Dakota Wesleyan Posted on October 17th, 2017 by

ST. PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus men’s soccer team is set for its final non-conference matchup of the 2017 campaign, heading to Mitchell, S.D. to take on Dakota Wesleyan University Tuesday afternoon.

The Gusties (10-5 overall, 5-3 MIAC) face the Tigers (3-10, 0-6 GPAC) at 5 p.m.

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Last time out

The Gusties earned a 2-0 shutout over Saint John’s University last Saturday at Gustie Soccer Field during the 50th season celebration, led by a two-goal performance from Arthur Parens (Jr., Wayzata, Minn.)Matt Bateman (Jr., Savage, Minn.) made two saves in goal to earn his fourth shutout and 10th win on the season.

Gustavus Notables

  • Arthur Parens ranks as the second-leading scorer in the MIAC, with 11 goals and two assists for 24 points on the season. 
  • Parens’ four game-winners also rank as the second best in the conference.
  • Goalkeeper Matt Bateman is tied for the lead in the conference with 54 saves. Bateman has started all 14 games in net and ranks among the top-five keepers in the MIAC with a 1.17 goals against average.

Dakota Wesleyan match up information:

  • Tuesday’s matchup marks just the second meeting between the Gusties and the Tigers. The two teams last met in 2008, in which Gustavus prevailed with a 7-0 win at Gustie Soccer Field.
  • The Tigers, NAIA competitors of the Greater Plains Athletic Conference, are currently looking to snap a seven-game losing streak.
  • Senior forward Shayne Quinn leads the Dakota Wesleyan attack with six goals on the season.
  • Junior goalkeeper Gaston Miteff has started in 11 of 13 games, having tallied 72 saves while owning a 3.46 goals against average and a .626 save percentage.
  • 2017 Stats | Schedule
 

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