SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury men's soccer opens the 2025 season Thursday, Sept. 4, with a home contest against Northeastern State.
The Panthers will take on the Riverhawks at Harrison Stadium at 8:15 p.m. for their first non-conference matchup of the season. In the last meeting, the Riverhawks earned a 2-1 win over the Panthers.
The season opener will be carried live on the Great Lakes Valley Conference Sports Network (GLVCSN) with Matthew Frizzell on the call.
SERIES HISTORY
- Drury and Northeastern State will meet for the 13th time.
- The Panthers hold a 7-4-1 record against the Eagles.
- This marks the sixth meeting in Springfield, with Drury holding a 3-2-0 advantage at home.
STORYLINES
- Drury was picked to finish sixth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) preseason poll.
- The Panthers return 80-percent of their total points earned from the 2024 season.
- Carson Morgan returns for his senior season after contributing a team-high seven goals last season.
- Top point 2024 scorer Joe Loughnane returns after scoring four goals and assisting seven times to earn 15 points.
- Camden Meyer is back in net for the Panthers, ranking eighth all-time in shutouts (6) and ninth in saves (111).
- Sophomore duo Mason Platts and Abdullah Iqbal return after impressive freshman campaigns, in which each scored four goals.
LOOKING AHEAD
Drury will return to action Wednesday, Sept. 10, with a 7 p.m. contest against Oklahoma Christian in Oklahoma City, Okla.
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