The Fort Hays State Men's Soccer team is gearing up for an exciting showdown as they head to Tahlequah, Oklahoma to face Northeastern State on Saturday, October 7th, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. The Tigers enter this pivotal clash with a 3-5-1 record and a Great American Conference mark of 2-1-1.

In their recent outing, the Tigers engaged in a battle on the road against Harding and emerged victorious, securing a crucial conference win. Currently positioned second in the conference, the Tigers are hot on the heels of Southern Nazarene. With 12 goals scored in nine matches this season, the Tigers have displayed their offensive skills. The Tigers average 14.44 shots per game to rank third in the GAC and maintain a .408 shots on goal percentage. Leading the charge in scoring is the talented Blake Arndt, who has found the net four times this year and currently shares the fourth position in the GAC in terms of goals scored. Alex Plimmer has contributed three goals for the Tigers, placing him in a tie for fifth in the conference for goals scored. The team has collectively accumulated 11 assists, with 10 different players contributing at least one assist during the season.

Northeastern State, with a 3-3-2 overall record and GAC record of 1-2-0, recently faced Southern Nazarene, suffering a 3-0 defeat in Bethany, Oklahoma. Prior to Saturday's match, Northeastern State is set to clash with Newman on Thursday in Wichita, Kansas. The RiverHawks boast a formidable defense, conceding only six goals this season. Ian Milla, their goalkeeper, leads the GAC in save percentage (.838) and has accumulated 31 total saves with three shutouts. Keep an eye on Ivan Lopez, who has found the back of the net four times on 25 shots. Notably, all of NSU's goals this season have come from assists. However, the RiverHawks have sputtered offensively this season going scoreless in five of their eight matches.

In terms of historical matchups, the Tigers hold a 15-9-6 advantage over the RiverHawks. Although their last encounter ended in a scoreless draw in Tahlequah, the Tigers secured victory at home in 2022, clinching the home-away series last year.

Live video and stats will be available for both contests.