Game Details:
Thursday, September 4, 8:15 p.m. at Drury
Saturday, September 6, 1 p.m. at Lincoln

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TAHLEQUAH -- Northeastern State opens its 44th season of men's soccer on Thursday at Drury. The match marks the beginning of the regular season for both teams, with head coach Rob Czlonka entering his 15th season as head coach of the RiverHawks.

The RiverHawks are tabbed to finish in fifth place in a preseason vote by the Great American Conference and Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association men's soccer coaches.

NSU has played in two preseason friendlies, hosting Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and then traveling to Oklahoma Christian. 

History with the Blue Tigers
The RiverHawks will see Lincoln for the first time in program history.  The 2025 season is the second for the Blue Tigers' young program.

Scouting the Blue Tigers

• Saturday will be the season opener for the Blue Tigers and the lone non-GLVC team to visit Dwight T. Reed Stadium.
• The Blue Tigers were picked to finish in ninth place in the GLVC after going 4-6-4 in their debut conference season.

History with the Panthers 
Northeastern State is 4-8-1 all-time against Drury and 2-4 when facing the Panthers in Springfield.  The RiverHawks have won two of the last four meetings and claimed a 2-1 victory over the Panthers in the last meeting in Springfield.

Scouting the Panthers

• Drury has played to a draw in its two most recent home openers.
• The Panthers were picked to finish in sixth place in the GLVC after finishing the 2024 season with a 6-5-3 mark in league play.