WICHITA, Kan. — Turning its fortunes around with an impressive two victories last week, the Newman men's soccer team opens up conference play on the road this weekend, heading to Texas-Permian Basin Thursday and Lubbock Christian Saturday.
SCOUTING NEWMAN
The Jets (2-2-0 overall) had a tough start to their season, but rebounded nicely by blowing past Southern Nazarene 4-1 on Thursday and besting Colorado-Colorado Springs 2-1 in overtime Saturday to close nonconference play.
Leaders
Carlos Rubio Garcia-4 GP, 2g, 1a, 5 pts, 8 shots, 4 SOG
Tommy Fiszel-4 GP, 2g, 4 pts, 5 shots, 3 SOG, 2 GWG
Luca Anelli-4 GP, 2a, 2 pts, 6 shots, 3 SOG
Calum Dillon-2 GP, 2 GS, 180:00 min., 2 GA, 1.00 GAA, 2 saves
Blake Andrews-2 GP, 2 GS, 189:28 min., 3 GA, 1.43 GAA, 13 saves
SCOUTING THE FALCONS
Texas-Permian Basin (0-3-0 overall) hasn't played a game since Sept. 5, when it fell to Adams State 4-3. That followed up an opening weekend that saw them fall to St. Thomas and Houston-Victoria, all away from home.
Leaders
Rafael Moreira-3 GP, 1g, 2 pts, 3 shots, 2 SOG
Brandon Lee-3 GP, 1g, 2 pts, 2 shots, 1 SOG
BJ Rodrick-3 GP, 1g, 2 pts, 4 shots, 2 SOG
Ollie Grundy-3 GP, 1g, 2 pts, 3 shots, 2 SOG
Alec Sproule-3 GP, 3 GS, 269:48 min., 7 GA, 2.34 GAA, 11 saves
SCOUTING THE CHAPARRALS
Lubbock Christian (1-3-0 overall) rebounded to win their first game of the season Sunday, 1-0 over Adams State. That followed three losses by four goals to open the season, including Newman opponents Colorado-Colorado Springs, and Colorado State Pueblo.
Leaders
Mickey Brunton-4 GP, 1g, 2 pts, 7 shots, 3 SOG
Cody Graves-3 GP, 1g, 2 pts, 3 shots, 3 SOG, 1 GWG
Brandon Couling-4 GP, 1a, 1 pt
Andres Ramirez-4 GP, 90 min./gm, 2 shots, 1 SOG
Fernando Rios-4 GP, 4 GS, 360:00, 5 GA, 1.25 GAA, 19 saves
NOTES
-The first opponent of the conference season seems familiar in UTPB, but the Falcons are part of a new deal with the Lone Star Conference that makes its four men's soccer-playing schools affiliate members of the Heartland. Joining UTPB are Midwestern State, West Texas A&M and Eastern New Mexico.
-Newman found its offensive spark last weekend, netting six goals in two games after being shutout in their first weekend. Fiszel popped home two game-winners, including the golden goal in overtime against UCCS — which was receiving votes in the national poll.
-UTPB has dropped all three of its games by just one goal, with two of the tie-breaking goals from their opponents coming after the 70th minute. The Falcons have trailed by multiple goals for just 22 minutes of 270 played.
-Newman won last year's meeting with LCU 3-2 in Wichita, the last loss for the Chaps before finishing the year with a 2-1 run over the final three conference games.
COVERAGE
Both games this weekend will feature live statistics, with live video available for the LCU match, at www.newmanjets.com.
