Five Things to Know:
1. Lions Off to an Unbeaten Start
Freed-Hardeman enters Tuesday’s match 1-0-2 on the season. The Lions opened the year with an impressive 8-1 win at Talladega before playing to consecutive draws against Hannibal-LaGrange and Blue Mountain Christian.
2. Seven Different Scorers
FHU’s eight-goal performance against Talladega featured seven different goal scorers, showing the Lions have plenty of options in the attacking third. The Lions scored eight goals on just 17 shots in the season opener.
3. Hajduk Heating Up
David Hajduk has been one of FHU’s most active offensive players through the first three matches. He scored the game-tying goal against Blue Mountain Christian in the 79th minute and leads the Lions with nine shots and five shots on goal.
4. Defense Has Been Tough to Crack
The Lions have allowed just two goals through three matches, posting a shutout against Hannibal-LaGrange. Goalkeeper Gaspar Bourdon has started all three matches and has recorded six saves while allowing just two goals.
5. Mustangs Coming Off a Statement Win
Central Baptist enters Tuesday’s matchup 1-0-1 after opening the season with a scoreless draw against Ecclesia before defeating NCAA Division II Delta State 2-0 on Saturday. The Mustangs held Delta State to just seven shots and five shots on goal in the victory.
