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NSU men's soccer vs Fort Hays
Zac Cahill

Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer heads to Arkansas

Game Details: 
Thursday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. at Harding
Saturday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m. at Ouachita Baptist


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TAHLEQUAH -- Northeastern State will be in Arkansas this week, visiting Harding Thursday and then Ouachita Baptist on Saturday afternoon. 

The RiverHawks (6-7, 4-3 GAC/MIAA) is looking to rebound from a tough road load Southern Nazarene on Saturday evening. 

Jason Rivera leads NSU with six goals, Sam Scarth is second in the conference with .50 assists per game, and Niklas Kirhoff is tenth nationally with five shutouts. 

History with the Bison
Northeastern State is 22-1 all-time against Harding and is 9-1 when facing the Bison on the road.  In the first meeting this season, the RiverHawks won 2-0 in Tahlequah to open GAC/MIAA play.

Scouting the Bison (1-5-2, 1-3-2 GAC/MIAA)
- Ranked in the bottom ten nationally in scoring offense per game (0.62) 
- Lone win of the season came at Fort Hays State (2-1), who was ranked #15 at the time. 
- Had three matches canceled this season due to COVID-19 protocols. 

History with the Tigers
The RiverHawks have won seven straight against the Tigers and are 18-3 all-time when facing Ouachita Baptist.  Northeastern State beat Ouachita Baptist 1-0 in the first meeting this season in Tahlequah. 

Scouting the Tigers (1-9-2, 1-5-1 GAC/MIAA)
- Ouachita Baptist has not scored a goal in the last three matches.
- Lone win this season was at Newman on Oct. 2 (4-3). 
- Armani Atilano is tied for second with 4.71 saves per game this season in the GAC/MIAA. 

Coming Up 
Following their trip to Arkansas, the RiverHawks will have their regular-season home finale with Rogers State on Saturday, Oct. 30.
 

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Players Mentioned

Niklas Kirhoff

#1 Niklas Kirhoff

GK
6' 0"
Junior
Sam Scarth

#10 Sam Scarth

M
5' 11"
Sophomore
Jason Rivera

#99 Jason Rivera

F/M
5' 9"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Niklas Kirhoff

#1 Niklas Kirhoff

6' 0"
Junior
GK
Sam Scarth

#10 Sam Scarth

5' 11"
Sophomore
M
Jason Rivera

#99 Jason Rivera

5' 9"
Freshman
F/M