Game 16
Teams: Cleveland State (3-8-4, 2-2-3) vs. Wright State (3-8-4, 2-4-1)
Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7:00 PM
Location: Cleveland, Ohio | Krenzler Field
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Opening Whistle
The Vikings conclude their home slate tomorrow evening against Wright State on Senior Night at 7 p.m. Cleveland State will then have one remaining #HLMSOC game on Wednesday at Robert Morris.
Thank You Seniors
The Green and White will recognize nine seniors prior to the game; Daniel Lacerda, Frederic Heitzer, Jaume Rubio, Julian Pellegrini, Daniel Tregansin, Kyle Folds, William Wagner, Niklas Nannt, and Josh Davis.
Last Time Out
Cleveland State concluded non-league play on Wednesday with a 3-2 loss at the University of Michigan. UM opened the scoring in the 25th minute before Josh Davis tied it five minutes later on a header off a short corner. Marko Rimac put the Vikings on top in the 66th minute with a goal from near midfield. However, a penalty kick in the 81st minute and the game-winner in the 85th minute were the difference.
About the Raiders
Wright State has lost four straight games and is 3-8-4 overall and 2-4-1 in league matches. The Raiders last played on Wednesday at Duquesne in its non-league finale, dropping the game by a score of 3-2. Cole Werthmuller leads the team in goals with four, while Reece Allbaugh, Henry Hutchinson, and Felix Ezekwuka have a pair of assists each. Alessandro Malterer has started nine games in goal, accumulating 40 saves and three shutouts.
Series History
This will be the 41st meeting all-time with the series, even at 19-19-2. Last season, the game ended in a 2-2 draw on Krenzler Field, but prior to that, Wright State had won the previous four games.
Current #HLMSOC Standings
With two games left in the #HLMSOC season, Oakland leads the way with 15 points, and IUPUI is second with 13 points. Third place consists of three teams at 11 points, including Green Bay, Purdue Fort Wayne, and Detroit. The Vikings are in the last spot of the tournament with nine points.
Up Next
The Vikings wrap-up the regular season on Wednesday afternoon at Robert Morris with a kickoff time of 2 p.m.
