Last Friday, under blue skies at Mediacom Stadium, the Drake men’s soccer team defeated an unfamiliar foe: Houston Christian University. Despite the peaceful weather, the 1-0 victory was a battle to behold.
Prior to Friday’s game, the two teams had met just once in the Bulldog soccer program’s 37-year history. That matchup, which took place at the Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines, resulted in a tie. Despite the unfamiliarity, the Bulldogs prepared for HCU just as they do for every other opponent.
“Preparing for HCU is like most games,” sophomore defender Ryder Barrett said. “We have film on the opponent analyzing their style of play and their tendencies.