FULTON, Mo. – William Woods University Men's Soccer returns to the field Wednesday Sept. 25^th as they host No.11 Columbia College. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Firley Field.
 
About Columbia
The Cougars enter the contest a perfect 7-0 overall and 1-0 in the American Midwest Conference which places them at 4^th in the AMC. So far this season they have shutout three of their opponents; Judson,

Bellevue and Benedictine (Kan.).
Their last time out they defeated Lyon in double overtime 3-1. Prior to the victory, they beat Benedictine (Kan.) 1-0.

As a team the Cougars hold two national rankings. They rank 21^st overall in total shutouts (3) and 24^th overall in shutouts per game (.43). Columbia also has three players with national honors. Ryan Harrisskitt ranks 10^th overall in goals against per game (.57).

Mako Makoanyane ranks 19^th overall in total game winning goals (2) and 48^th overall in game winning goals per game (.3).

Nick Brandt is the final Cougar with national rankings. He ties Makoanyane in game winning goals per game (.3) as well as game winning goals per game (.3)
 
About William Woods
The Owls enter the contest 2-6 overall and 0-2 in AMC play. They captured their first win of the season on Aug. 30^th when they defeated Doane College 2-0. On Sept. 5^th they captured their latest win over No. 14 Bellevue University 3-2.

Since then, they have fell to Northwestern College, Lindenwood-Belleville and Missouri Baptist.

As unit, WWU ranks 45^th overall in total saves (41). Iker Gonzalez is the only Owl with national rankings. He sits 29^th overall in saves per game (6) and 35^th overall in total saves (35).

Billy Nzojyibwami leads William Woods with 21 total shots and 9 shots on goal. He also is leading with 4 goals on the season.

Darren Wilson is also showing signs of aggression as he has recorded 17 total shots with 6 shots being on goal. He also has one goal on the season.
 
History between William Woods and Columbia
The first match between the Owls and Cougars took place on October 22, 1997 when Columbia won 0-2. Since then they have met 23 other times in which CC holds a 19-2-3 series lead.

Last time these two met was on October 26, 2018 when Columbia won 1-2. Nzojyibwami scored the only goal for the Owls.