Sunday, August 30
Dayton, OH
1 PM
Wright State University
vs
Lindenwood
Photo by: Addyson Olsen
Men’s Soccer Returns Home to Host Lindenwood Sunday
8/29/2026 4:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DAYTON – The Wright State men's soccer team (1-2) will return home Sunday, August 30, to host Lindenwood at Alumni Field. First touch is slated for 1 p.m.
MATCH INFORMATION
Sunday, August 30 – FOLLOW LIVE STATS | TICKETS
SCOUTING THE LIONS
Eastern Illinois finished with a 4-9-4 overall record with a 3-4-3 record in OVC play. The Panthers opened the 2026 season with a 2-4 road loss to Omaha last Thursday.
HISTORY VS. LINDENWOOD
Sunday will mark the third all-time meeting between Wright State and Lindenwood, a series that is tied at one win apiece. The two squads met last season on the road at Lindenwood, with the Raiders falling 3-0.
LAST TIME OUT
The Raiders earned their first win of the 2026 season Thursday afternoon, scoring twice in the final three minutes to defeat Eastern Illinois 2-1.
The Raiders controlled much of the match, thanks to an early Eastern Illinois red card in the 8th minute, but the match remained scoreless through the first 85 minutes.
Eastern Illinois struck first in the 87th minute when Keidin Green scored off an assist from Bernardo Hanel to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead.
Wright State answered less than a minute later when Djafar Al Badawi played a pass to Cole Trollip, who found the back of the net in the 88th minute to level the match at 1-1. The goal was Trollip's first of the season.
The Raiders completed the comeback just 1:25 later. Trollip turned provider, assisting Nick Dunaway on the match-winning goal in the 89th minute as Wright State claimed the 2-1 victory. The goal was Dunaway's first of the season.
Keiji Nakazawa led the Raiders with five shots, while Rowen Arnold added two shots. Alex Normandeau played all 90 minutes in goal and made two saves to earn his first win of the season.
In the box score, Wright State led Eastern Illinois in shots (16-7), shots on goal (6-3), and corner kick opportunities (8-4).
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 Sunday's game, the Raiders will hit the road again, this time traveling down to the Bluegrass State for a Thursday matchup with Louisville. First touch is slated for 6 p.m.
MATCH INFORMATION
Sunday, August 30 – FOLLOW LIVE STATS | TICKETS
SCOUTING THE LIONS
Eastern Illinois finished with a 4-9-4 overall record with a 3-4-3 record in OVC play. The Panthers opened the 2026 season with a 2-4 road loss to Omaha last Thursday.
HISTORY VS. LINDENWOOD
Sunday will mark the third all-time meeting between Wright State and Lindenwood, a series that is tied at one win apiece. The two squads met last season on the road at Lindenwood, with the Raiders falling 3-0.
LAST TIME OUT
The Raiders earned their first win of the 2026 season Thursday afternoon, scoring twice in the final three minutes to defeat Eastern Illinois 2-1.
The Raiders controlled much of the match, thanks to an early Eastern Illinois red card in the 8th minute, but the match remained scoreless through the first 85 minutes.
Eastern Illinois struck first in the 87th minute when Keidin Green scored off an assist from Bernardo Hanel to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead.
Wright State answered less than a minute later when Djafar Al Badawi played a pass to Cole Trollip, who found the back of the net in the 88th minute to level the match at 1-1. The goal was Trollip's first of the season.
The Raiders completed the comeback just 1:25 later. Trollip turned provider, assisting Nick Dunaway on the match-winning goal in the 89th minute as Wright State claimed the 2-1 victory. The goal was Dunaway's first of the season.
Keiji Nakazawa led the Raiders with five shots, while Rowen Arnold added two shots. Alex Normandeau played all 90 minutes in goal and made two saves to earn his first win of the season.
In the box score, Wright State led Eastern Illinois in shots (16-7), shots on goal (6-3), and corner kick opportunities (8-4).
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 Sunday's game, the Raiders will hit the road again, this time traveling down to the Bluegrass State for a Thursday matchup with Louisville. First touch is slated for 6 p.m.
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