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Maxmilian Meier vs. Adams State 2022
Angela Roberts, FLC Athletic Communications
Maximilian Meier (7) dribbles through a pair of Adams State defenders.

Skyhawks challenge Rangers, Roadrunners to close out non-conference schedule

9/15/2022 2:00:00 PM

By: Hayden Mangan, Athletic Communications Assistant
DURANGO, Colo. – After a pair of losses last week at the Colorado Mesa Kickoff Weekend, the Fort Lewis College men's soccer team looks to bounce back in a pair of non-conference matchups against fellow Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference members Regis University and Metropolitan State University of Denver.
 
"We've got a good opportunity to close out our non-conference schedule against good opponents," Fort Lewis College Head Coach David Oberholtzer said. "This weekend is great chance for us to learn a little more about ourselves, get better, and compete against strong opponents to prepare for the conference schedule next week."
 
Match Information
Friday, Sept. 16
3:00 p.m. MDT
Vs. Regis University
Regis Turf Field
Denver, CO
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Sunday, Sept. 18
1:30 p.m. MDT
Vs. Metropolitan State University of Denver
Dirks Field
Durango, CO
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Last Time Out
Fort Lewis is coming off a tough pair of matchups in Grand Junction, Colo., at the Colorado Mesa Kickoff Weekend. Taking on Simon Fraser University in the opening match, the Skyhawks played a physical game all ninety minutes. It was a close battle offensively as FLC led in total shots 13-12, however SFU edged the Skyhawks in shots on goal 6-4. It was a lone goal by Devin O'Hea in the 19th minute that gave the Red Leafs the 1-0 victory.
 
The second match of the weekend was a different battle for Fort Lewis. The Skyhawks took on Montana State University Billings, and were stuck chasing the Yellowjackets all match. The MSUB offense was prepared to strike at any moment, leading the Skyhawks 11 total shots to seven. Additionally, the 'Jackets targeted seven of their 11 total shots on goal while FLC found just a single shot on goal. Unable to kickstart any offense, the Skyhawks fell 1-0.
 
Scouting Regis
The Rangers from Regis University boast a 2-5 overall record thus far this season. RU picked up a 2-1 win in the season opener over Texas A&M International but proceeded to fall in three consecutive matches to Midwestern State University, California State San Bernardino, and California State San Marcos. The Rangers found their footing at home in 2-1 win over Seattle Pacific University, but then fell twice more against Western Washington University and MSU Denver last Wednesday.
 
Rayhan Carlson-Du Toit is the commander of the Rangers offense, accounting for four of the teams seven total goals this year. The Sophomore from Auckland, New Zealand, has taken just eight shots on goal this season and 13 shots overall. Elias Taubo, Vilhjalmur Kaldal, and Michael Jimenez have each added a single goal as well.
 
Scouting MSU Denver
With a 5-1-1 overall record this year, the Roadrunners trail Colorado Mesa University by just a tie for the top of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference ahead of conference play. Averaging 2.29 goals per game, MSU Denver has dominated opponents thus far. The only blemish on the Roadrunners record came from Fort Hays State, who was the No. 7 team on the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll at the time. The tie on the MSU Denver record comes from the season opener against San Francisco State which ended in a 2-2 tie.
 
The Roadrunners have a plethora of offensive threats with nine different players all scoring goals on the season. Leading the offense is the dynamic duo of Aidan Bates and Aaron Biggerstaff. While each have scored four goals, Bates leads the pair with three assists to his name compared to Biggerstaff's one. In goal stands one of the conference's best, Ross Miller. Miller has just five goals against all season for an average of 0.71 alongside a 0.839 save percentage with 26 total thus far.
 
Skyhawks Leaders
True freshman Evan Kowalski continues to be a strong protector of the Skyhawks goal. Allowing just two goals across his four appearances and three starts, Kowalski owns 0.54 goals against average alongside a 0.875 save percentage with 14 total this season. Junior Aymaro Vargas continues to spearhead the FLC offense with three goals this season, scored on five total shots on goal and just six shots overall. Gabriel Legendre remains the Fort Lewis dual-threat, sitting second in goals and assists with two each. Tomas Duenes took over as the Fort Lewis leader in assists after collecting a pair against Adams State to bring his total to two.
 
Looking Ahead to the RMAC
Following this weekend's matches the Skyhawks will move into conference play. Up first will be Colorado Christian University on Friday, Sept. 23, at 1:30 p.m. MDT. Following Friday, Fort Lewis will head to Colorado School of Mines on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 12:00 p.m. MDT. Skyhawks fans can stream both games live on the RMAC Network.
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