DAYTON- The Wright State men's soccer team returns home on Saturday September, 20 as they welcome Detroit Mercy to Alumni Field. The first 50 fans through the gate will receive a Wright State soccer scarf.
 
MATCH INFORMATION
Saturday, September 20 – WATCH (ESPN+) | FOLLOW LIVE STATS
 
LAST TIME OUT
The Raiders dropped their Horizon League opener 1-2 on a rainy Saturday at the hands of IU Indy.
 
Both teams combined for 15 total shots in the first 45 minute (six for the Raiders and nine for the Jaguars), but neither side was able to put one on target and test the opposing goalkeepers.
 
Keiji Nakazawa would break the deadlock about one minute into the second half. Maximilian Banfi dribbled the ball up the right wing and threaded a pass-through multiple IU Indy defenders to the feet of Nakazawa who dribbled past the goalkeeper and buried the ball into the back of the net.
 
IU Indy would be awarded a free kick just outside the 18-yard box in the 54^th minute. Stan Klaver stepped up to take the free kick for the Jaguars are fired a shot on goal just out of reach of the goalkeeper to level the score at one goal apiece. The Jaguars would get the winner 20 minutes later when a cross from a corner kick found the head of Jago Thompson-Roberts
 
SCOUTING THE MASTODONS
Purdue Fort Wayne is an undefeated 3-0-3 on the 2025 season and 1-0 so far in Horizon League play, the first team in program history to open the season undefeated through six matches. The Mastodons went 2-0 last week with a 3-0 shutout win over Manchester University and a 3-1 win over Oakland to open conference play. Offensively Purdue Fort Wayne is led by Shane Anderson and Iann Topete who lead the conference in points this season with 11 and 10 respectively.

HISTORY VS. PURDUE FORT WAYNE
Saturday afternoon's match will be the 20^th meeting all-time between the Raiders and Mastodons, a series that Wright State leads 16-2-1 all-time. The Raiders are undefeated against the Mastodons in Dayton sporting a 9-0-1 record at the friendly confines of Alumni Field.

FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Men's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly support the team. This season, your ticket purchase goes far beyond the game. Every dollar supports our student-athletes by providing critical resources that elevate their experience. Tickets are as low as $7 each and Wright State Athletics encourages purchasing your tickets in advance, as all sales are cashless. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!

UP NEXT
Following Saturday's match, the Raiders will head over to South Bend Indiana for a non-conference match with Notre Dame on Tuesday, September 23. Kickoff from South Bend is slated for 7 p.m.
 
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished last season with a 7-9-2 overall record and a 3-5-1 mark in Horizon League play. The Raiders were 4-3-1 at home at Alumni Field last season.
 
SIZING UP THE 2025 SQUAD
WSU welcomes 11 newcomers – including four freshman – to this season's roster. The Raiders' roster includes four freshmen, 14 sophomores, three juniors, six, seniors, and one graduate student.
 
ALL ACROSS THE GLOBE
Wright State's 2025 roster features a large international representation with players coming from 11 countries across five continents.