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Friends hosts No. 12 Ottawa on Oct. 28 in a pivotal KCAC men’s soccer matchup. The Falcons lead the conference at 10-1, while Ottawa is 9-0-2; a win would put either team in control of its regular-season title hopes with two games left. Friends brings a five-game winning streak and a perfect home record, while Ottawa arrives with one of the conference’s most potent attacks.

By the Numbers
  • Friends: 12-3-1 overall, 10-1 in the KCAC and 6-0 at home.
  • Ottawa: 12-1-3 overall and 9-0-2 in the KCAC.
  • Friends has scored 27 goals and allowed 2 during its five-game winning streak.
  • Ottawa’s Cale Scott has 20 goals; Friends and Ottawa have scored 58 and 55 goals, respectively.
  • Each team has 2 regular-season games remaining.
Yes, But

Friends’ recent form and home-field advantage are strong, but Ottawa is unbeaten in conference play and is ranked No. 12 nationally. The Braves also shut out then-No. 1 Oklahoma Wesleyan 3-0 this season, while leading scorer Scott presents a major test for the Falcons’ defense.

What’s Next

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Adair-Austin Stadium. Friends closes its regular season at home against McPherson on Oct. 31 at 2:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

This is more than a ranked matchup: it’s a chance to shape the KCAC title race. A Friends victory would give the Falcons control of their championship path; Ottawa can claim that advantage by winning on the road.