WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary's University men's soccer team closes out the nonconference portion of its schedule on Wednesday, hosting Viterbo in a 5 p.m. contest at Ochrymowycz Field.


The Matchup:
Saint Mary's Cardinals (2-10-1 Overall)
vs. Viterbo V-Hawks (7-6-2 Overall)

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Last Action:
The Cardinals gave up the game's only goal six minutes into the opening period, as UW-Oshkosh — which fell in the NCAA Division III national championship game a year ago — handed SMU a 1-0 setback at Ochrymowycz Field Friday. … Viterbo, meanwhile, came out on the short end of a 2-1 decision to Mount Mercy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Saturday.

SMU vs. Viterbo — Their Last Meeting:
September 21, 2010: The Cardinals scored first — on a goal by Juamaine Venter (Rochester, Minn.) — but it was the V-Hawks who scored last, and most often, as Adam Porteous scored seven minutes into overtime, lifting Viterbo to a 2-1 victory over SMU in La Crosse, Wis.

Up Next:
The Cardinals return to Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play on Saturday, traveling to Saint John's for a 1 p.m. showdown against the Johnnies in Collegeville, Minn. … Viterbo, meanwhile, returns home on Saturday, hosting Iowa Wesleyan in a 3 p.m. game in La Crosse, Wis.

Saint Mary's Cardinals News and Notes:
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Wednesday's game against Viterbo is the final nonconference game of the season for the Cardinals, who close out their season with three straight MIAC contests — at Saint John's (Oct. 22), and at home against Macalester (Oct. 25) and Augsburg (Oct. 29). … Goalkeeper Chris Williams (Chicago, Ill.) extended his consecutive start streak to 24 straight against UW-Oshkosh Friday. … Williams finished with eight saves against the Titans Friday, equaling his single-season high. … Williams, who has now stopped six or more shots six times in 13 starts this season, enters Wednesday's game against Viterbo with a 1.64 goals-against-average, while stopping 64 shots. … After going his first three seasons without recording a shutout, Williams has two this season — blanking North Central (Minn.) on Sept. 6 and Grinnell on Sept. 11. … Jacob Bina (West Salem, Wis.) scored against Carleton last Wednesday, moving into a share of the team lead in goals (3) with Juamaine Venter (Rochester, Minn.). … Kameron McKeeth (Woodstock, Ga.) picked up the assist on Bina's goal against Carleton, giving the junior a team-leading four assists this season. … McKeeth's four assists are a single-season career high and give him six assists in his three years as a Cardinal. … The Cardinals' 2-1 overtime loss to Carleton last Wednesday was their third overtime game of the season. … Both of SMU's OT losses have been by 2-1 scores — SMU also dropped a 2-1 double-overtime decision to Lake Forest on Sept. 1. …  Despite their OT loss to Carleton last Wednesday, the Cardinals are 4-3-5 in their last 12 overtime games. … The Cardinals' 2-1 setback at Carleton was their second straight 2-1 loss and marked the 10th time in 12 contests that the game has been decided by one goal or less. … SMU's three goals vs. Concordia on Oct. 1 were a season high. … The Cardinals have scored six of their 10 goals in the first half. … SMU's 1-0 win over Grinnell on Sept. 10 was its first victory by shutout since the Cardinals blanked Lakeland 1-0 on Sept. 5, 2010. … The Cardinals' 0-0, double-overtime tie against North Central (Minn.) on Sept. 6, meanwhile, was their first scoreless draw since tying St. Thomas 0-0 on Oct. 16, 2004.

Viterbo V-Hawks News and Notes:
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With Saturday's 2-1 loss at Mount Mercy, the V-Hawks have now been held to one goal or less in all six of their losses this season. … On the flip side, Viterbo has scored three or more goals in five of its seven wins. … Viterbo has played three overtime games this season, going 0-1-2. The V-Hawks lost to Grand View 3-2 in overtime, while tying Trinity (0-0) and William Penn (2-2). … Wednesday's contest at Saint Mary's is the V-Hawks' third game against a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponent — Viterbo beat Saint John's (3-2) and lost to St. Thomas (3-1) earlier this year. … Jake Wenzel enters Wednesday's game at Saint Mary's boasting a team-leading seven goals, while James Lockley is the team-leader in assists (7) and points (19). … Lockley is one of four V-Hawks with 10 or more points — Wenzel (15), Andy Sadowskyj (11) and Jake Dellamuth (10) are the other three. … Viterbo's 35 goals have come from 11 different players, while 13 V-Hawks have recorded at least one point. … Viterbo has used three different goalkeepers this season, with the trio combining to post a 1.64 goals-against-average, while stopping 52 of the 76 shots they've faced. … Viterbo has outscored its opponents 20-11 in the first half. … Five of the V-Hawks' six losses have come on the road, where Viterbo is 4-5-0. Viterbo is 3-1-2 on its home field.