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.
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