Matchday Information – Lindenwood vs. Butler
DATE: Wednesday, September 21 / 7PM
LOCATION: Indianapolis, Ind. / Sellick Bowl
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Full Notes
The Butler men's soccer team will face Lindenwood for the first time ever in a non-conference match on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7PM. The Bulldogs are coming off a BIG EAST opening 1-1 draw with DePaul, while the Lions most recently defeated Southern Indiana, 2-1.
Bulldog Bits
(through games 9/18/2022)
- Palmer Ault's two game-winning goals lead the BIG EAST and rank fifth nationally.
- Wilmer Cabrera Jr. ranks 5th in the BIG EAST and 78th nationally with 1.33 shots on goal per game.
- Gabriel Gjergji's ranks in the top five in the BIG EAST in shutouts (5th/2) and save percentage (4th/.786).
- Wilmer Cabrera, Jr.'s goal against No. 15 Indiana was his second of the season and the 19th of his career. He is one goal short of cracking the top-10 on Butler's all-time list for career goals.
- Jack Streberger's goal against DePaul was his first of the season and the third of his career. His assist against the No. 15 Indiana was his first of the season and the sixth of his career.
The Matchup
- The two programs have never previously met.
- Lindenwood competes in the Summit League.
Scouting Lindenwood
- Previous match: Southern Indiana W, 2-1
- Lindenwood lost, 0-3, to No. 25 Missouri State earlier this season. The Lions tied Northern Illinois, 1-1, and also lost to Drake, 1-2.
Individual Statistics
- Offensive standouts for Lindenwood include:
#20 Anis Smajlovic (1g, 2a)
#10 Feho Sabotic (1g, 1a)
#25 Roland Dearborn (1g)
#2 Cole Hutson (1g)
- Meldin Sabotic has logged every minute in goal for the Lions. He has allowed nine goals (1.80 GAA) and has made 23 saves (.719), producing three shutouts.
