COLUMBIA, Ky. - The No.18-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team will travel to face No. 1 Cumberland (Tenn.) on Friday, October 2, at 12 p.m. CT in Lebanon, Tennessee. 

The Blue Raiders (5-4-0, 2-1-0 MSC) head to Lebanon after a huge 3-2 win over then-ranked No.14 Cumberlands (Ky.). Renny Caicedo and Juliano Manfro lead the way in goals scored at three. Manfro and Denilson Macon are tied for assists with four. Manfro has a total of 10 points this season for Lindsey Wilson. 

 Zahir Garcia is up to 55 saves on the season, which ranks him Top 10 nationally. The Blue Raiders will be without defender Patrick Chisunga, who received a red card on Saturday and will be forced to miss the game. 

The Phoenix (9-0-2) are having a record setting season in Brian Davies' second season after a historical 2025 campaign. For the first time in program history, Cumberland was ranked No. 1 in the NAIA polls. Last season, the Phoenix went 14-4-3 overall, and won their first ever postseason match, defeating Carroll (Mont.) 3-0. 

The Phoenix are Top 3 in the NAIA in goals, assists, and points. David Barbakadze leads the Cumberland offense with 10 goals and three assists. Luis Cerjo has eight goals and a team-high six assists, while Wesley Mendoza has attributed five goals and three assists. Goalkeeper Pau Gelabert has 27 saves on the season. 

Lindsey Wilson leads the all-time series against Cumberland (Tenn.) 26-9-1. Last time these two teams faced off, The Phoenix scored three goals in the first half, and was able to hold on to the lead, winning 3-2.  

Friday's game will begin at 12 p.m. CT and streaming will be available on Cumberland Sports Network.