The Teams: Tarleton State Texans (3-2-5, 1-0-0 UAC) vs Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-2-4, 0-0-1 UAC)
Where: Stephenville, Texas
Stadium: Tarleton State Soccer Complex (500)
Time: 1 p.m. CT
Streaming Platform: ESPN+
 
ABOUT THE MATCHUP

• This is the sixth all time meetup between these two teams, with a split record of 1-1-3. This match will determine who upholds the rivalry lead until these teams meet again later this season on Oct.  29 in Abilene, Texas.
• Abilene Christian are currently 0-1-2 in away matches  and have not seen a win on the road.
• Tarleton State is entering this match  with a three-match win streak, previously beating Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern, and Central Arkansas. The Texans defeated Central Arkansas on Thursday for its first win in a conference opener in program history. 

QUICK HITS

• With a win, the Texans will have won their fourth straight match. Itwould mark the longest win streak in program history.  A win or a draw for the Texans would extend their unbeaten streak to seven straight, which would continue the program-best record. 
• With a win, Tarleton State would continue conference play with a two-match win streak, setting a new program record for the Texans.
• The Texans have earned three straight UAC Player of the Week awards. Zahra Friess is the reigning award winner after a three-point night against Texas Southern. Jessica Baires earned the title the week before on a four-point match at Prairie View A&M, and Avery Mendez the week before that on a two-goal outing at Houston Christian.
• The Texans have scored 12 goals over their last four matches after five goals in their first six matches.
• The Texans went .500 (2-2-5) in non-conference action, their fourth time in five years going .500+.
• Jessica Baires has 12 points over her last three matches (three goals, six assists).
• UAC-wise, Tarleton State has the assists leader (Baires at six), the tied-top goal scorer (Friess with four), two of the top-four point scorers (Baires, Friess), and two of the top-three accurate shooters (Friess, Adelaide Wyrzynski).
• Tarleton State will host a Purple Out for this rivalry match, encouraging all fans to wear the Texans' signature color. The Texans will also be giving away free purple vuvuzelas to first-arriving fans.

UP NEXT

The Texans will be heading up to the Coleman Sports Complex in Little Rock, Arkansas, for their next conference game against Little Rock at 6 p.m. This will be the first all-time meeting and conference game for these two teams.