Conway, Ark. - The Central Arkansas Men's Soccer Team hosts Stetson on Saturday, October 9 in an ASUN matchup that could see the Bears just about guarantee their top half finish.

TEAM NEWS

The Bears come into the match on the back of a tough 4-1 loss to ORU in which saw multiple players rested to gain back fitness before the match on Saturday. Mathias Bendiksen is one player who looks to recover after missing the mid-week match against ORU.

FORM GUIDE

Central Arkansas comes into the match on a one-game losing streak, but have won their three previous ASUN matches and currently sit at the top of the table. The Bears hold a 4-0 record at home with wins over Belmont and Memphis being two of the four.

Stetson comes with a three match win streak with two of those being in ASUN play. The Hatters are currently 2-2-2 while playing on the road, boasting wins over Lipscomb and Georgia Southern.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Karim Diao is coming off a brace in his previous ASUN match against FGCU, while Alberto Suarez and Vicent Abaso both look to find their way back onto the scoresheet after not scoring last time out on the road. Midfield duo Rubyn Gill and Edoardo Merci will look to keep their good form in ASUN play going after a string of strong matches.

Kickoff between the Bears and the Hatters is set for noon at the Bill Stephens Complex.