Saturday, October 10
Detroit, MI
6 PM
Wright State University
at
Detroit Mercy
Photo by: Joseph Craven
Men’s Soccer Remains on the Road to Take on Detroit Mercy
10/9/2026 4:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DAYTON – The Wright State men's soccer team (3-6-2, 2-2-1 HL) will head up to the Motor City for a matchup with Detroit Mercy Saturday evening. First touch at Titan Field is slated for 6 p.m.
MATCH INFORMATION
Saturday, October 10 – WATCH(ESPN+) | FOLLOW LIVE STATS
SCOUTING THE TITANS
Detroit Mercy enters the weekend at 2-7-3 on the season and 1-3-1 in Horizon League play. The Titans drew with HL newcomer Northern Illinois 2-2 on the road Wednesday night.
HISTORY VS. DETROIT MERCY
Saturday will mark the 38th all-time meeting between Wright State and Detroit Mercy, a series the Raiders lead 20-15-2. The Raiders came out on top 1-0 when the two squads met at Alumni Field a season ago.
LAST TIME OUT
The Raiders earned a 1-1 draw against Northern Kentucky Wednesday night at NKU Soccer Stadium.
Northern Kentucky struck early, taking a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute when Carlos Merce scored an unassisted goal. The Norse carried the one-goal advantage into halftime despite Wright State earning three corner kicks and putting three shots on target in the opening 45 minutes.
The Raiders continued to push forward in the second half, generating nine shots after the break while limiting Northern Kentucky to seven. Wright State finally found the equalizer in the 77th minute when Cairo Duarte found the back of the net for his third goal of the season, leveling the match at 1-1.
Northern Kentucky created several late opportunities, but Alex Normandeau came through with four second-half saves to preserve the draw. The graduate goalkeeper finished the night with six saves.
Duarte recorded the Raiders' lone goal, while Tedrick Neptune led Wright State with four shots. Brian Burkett added two shots on goal, and Keiji Nakazawa put one effort on target.
In the box score, Wright State trailed Northern Kentucky in shots (18-16) and shots on goal (7-5) but held a 7-1 advantage in corner kick opportunities.
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished 2025 with a 2-13-1 overall record and a 2-7 mark in Horizon League play. Three Raiders earned Horizon League All-League honors in 2025, with Henry Hutchinson and Roman Kedgley being named to the All-League Third Team, while Alessandro Malterer was named a finalist for the Sportsmanship award.
SIZING UP THE 2026 SQUAD
Wright State welcomes 19 newcomers – including 10 freshmen – to this season's roster. The Raiders' 28-player roster includes 10 freshmen, nine sophomores, and nine juniors.
DOMESTIC TALENT
Wright State's 2026 roster features players from nine different states, stretching from coast to coast. The Raiders hail from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio.
ALL ACROSS THE GLOBE
The Raiders also boast an international presence, with eight countries represented across five continents. Wright State's international student-athletes come from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, and Japan.
FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Men's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly supports the team. Tickets are as low as $10 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 return home to Alumni Field to take on Cleveland State next Saturday, October 17. First touch is slated for 7 p.m.
MATCH INFORMATION
Saturday, October 10 – WATCH(ESPN+) | FOLLOW LIVE STATS
SCOUTING THE TITANS
Detroit Mercy enters the weekend at 2-7-3 on the season and 1-3-1 in Horizon League play. The Titans drew with HL newcomer Northern Illinois 2-2 on the road Wednesday night.
HISTORY VS. DETROIT MERCY
Saturday will mark the 38th all-time meeting between Wright State and Detroit Mercy, a series the Raiders lead 20-15-2. The Raiders came out on top 1-0 when the two squads met at Alumni Field a season ago.
LAST TIME OUT
The Raiders earned a 1-1 draw against Northern Kentucky Wednesday night at NKU Soccer Stadium.
Northern Kentucky struck early, taking a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute when Carlos Merce scored an unassisted goal. The Norse carried the one-goal advantage into halftime despite Wright State earning three corner kicks and putting three shots on target in the opening 45 minutes.
The Raiders continued to push forward in the second half, generating nine shots after the break while limiting Northern Kentucky to seven. Wright State finally found the equalizer in the 77th minute when Cairo Duarte found the back of the net for his third goal of the season, leveling the match at 1-1.
Northern Kentucky created several late opportunities, but Alex Normandeau came through with four second-half saves to preserve the draw. The graduate goalkeeper finished the night with six saves.
Duarte recorded the Raiders' lone goal, while Tedrick Neptune led Wright State with four shots. Brian Burkett added two shots on goal, and Keiji Nakazawa put one effort on target.
In the box score, Wright State trailed Northern Kentucky in shots (18-16) and shots on goal (7-5) but held a 7-1 advantage in corner kick opportunities.
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished 2025 with a 2-13-1 overall record and a 2-7 mark in Horizon League play. Three Raiders earned Horizon League All-League honors in 2025, with Henry Hutchinson and Roman Kedgley being named to the All-League Third Team, while Alessandro Malterer was named a finalist for the Sportsmanship award.
SIZING UP THE 2026 SQUAD
Wright State welcomes 19 newcomers – including 10 freshmen – to this season's roster. The Raiders' 28-player roster includes 10 freshmen, nine sophomores, and nine juniors.
DOMESTIC TALENT
Wright State's 2026 roster features players from nine different states, stretching from coast to coast. The Raiders hail from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio.
ALL ACROSS THE GLOBE
The Raiders also boast an international presence, with eight countries represented across five continents. Wright State's international student-athletes come from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, and Japan.
FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Men's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly supports the team. Tickets are as low as $10 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 return home to Alumni Field to take on Cleveland State next Saturday, October 17. First touch is slated for 7 p.m.
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