SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri State men's soccer team (6-0-3, 1-0-1 MVC) looks to stay undefeated with two quality opponents this week. The Bears will stay home to face Bradley on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. before hitting to road to go up against Tulsa on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
 

Missouri State vs. Bradley | Missouri State at Tulsa
Dates	Sat., Oct. 6 | Tue. Oct. 9
Location	Springfield, Mo. | Tulsa, Okla
Site	Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium | Hurricane Soccer & Track Stadium
Sat., Oct. 6 | Tue., Oc.t 9	Missouri State vs. Bradley | Missouri State at Tulsa
Follow Along	Bradly - Watch Live (ESPN3) | Bradley - Live Stats | Tulsa - Watch Live (Hurricane Vision) | Tulsa - Live Stats
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Know the Bears

• The Bears are undefeated through nine matches following Tuesday's win over Western Illinois. Missouri State is one of eight teams in the NCAA Division I still unbeaten. Best start for the Bears since 2005, where the squad went undefeated through 10 matches.
• MSU has scored 17 goals in nine matches this season, ranking second in the MVC and in the top 35 in the nation in scoring offense with 1.89 goals per game.
• Josh Dolling ranks among the best nationally offensively; in game-winning goals (4), goals per game (1.00), points per game (2.00) and in total goals (8).
• Nine different athletes have scored goals for the Bears this season, led by Dolling (8).
• The Bears defense sits atop the MVC as they've held opponents to just seven goals through nine matches and a .710 goals-against-average. MSU is also 19th in the nation in the category.
• Michael Creek has been solid in goal holding up three shutouts and recording 28 saves so far in this season.
• The latest NCAA RPI report for the 2018 season has the Bears listed at No. 58.
• In the United Soccer Coaches West Region poll, the Bears remains in 4th, while receiving eight votes in the national poll.

The Opponents
Bradley Braves

• Bradley enters the contest Saturday with a 5-2-3 record and a 0-2 MVC record.
• The Braves are toward the end of a five- game stretch that will have included four road games. Bradley has gone 1-2-1 so far in that time frame.
• In the United Soccer Coaches West Region Poll Bradley is No. 6, while checking in the RPI at No. 71.

 
Tulsa Golden Hurricanes

• Tulsa has a 3-6-1 mark this season, dropping three of their losses in overtime. 
• Gilles Kuhler has a team-best three goals, while Juan Sanchez and Joe Ruiz both have two scores, and Chase Bromstedt, Adam Habib and Harris Partain each have one goal.
• Tulsa has a 28-12-1 lead in the all-time series with the Bears, but MSU picked up a 2-0 win last year in Springfield.

 
Series History
Bradley Braves
Missouri State holds a 21-9-4 overall record against Bradley. The two squads' series dates back to 1988 with a majority of the 34 matches being highly contested. Last season the two teams meet on Oct. 7 with MSU coming away with the 1-0 overtime decision.

Tulsa Golden Hurricanes
Tulsa holds a 28-12-1 overall record over the Bears. MSU and Tulsa have faced off 31 times in the 36 year old series. Last season the Bears took the 2-0 victory over Tulsa (9/2/17) breaking an eight game losing streak to Tulsa that dated back to 2004.

Final Details
Saturday's match against Bradley is slated for a 7 p.m. start at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium with live stats available and a live stream on ESPN3. The match will serve as International Student night with pre-game activities and half time featuring International Students. The match next week against Tulsa will also have live stats available and a live stream on Tulsa's Huricane Vision. For all of the latest information and in game updates on the Missouri State men's soccer team, visit missouristatebears.com or follow @MSUBearsMSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.