No. 11 WVU Tech vs. Indiana Tech: NAIA National Championship | Quarterfinal
When/Where: Thursday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. ET, Orange Beach Sportsplex (Orange Beach, Ala.)
Bracket: NAIA National Championship Quarterfinal; winner advances to the national semifinals.
Game Day Info
Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Orange Beach Sportsplex
Streaming: NAIA on UEN | NAIA Network
Live Stats: Presto Stats
Campus Watch Party: Students are invited to join a campus watch party at 8 p.m. in Room 208 of the Life Science Building, with free food and drinks provided.
The Matchup
No. 11 seed WVU Tech (18-0-1) meets Indiana Tech (17-4-1) in a quarterfinal match after both teams earned Round of 16 wins on Tuesday. The Golden Bears defeated No. 21 Ottawa 2–1 behind goals from Keishon Clarke and Leny Duperray, stretching their unbeaten season and program-record winning streak to 16 straight.
Indiana Tech advanced with a 1–0 victory over Bethel (Ind.), breaking a scoreless match early in the second half and riding a composed defensive performance to the finish.
This marks the first postseason meeting between the programs and just the third all-time matchup. The series is tied 1–1.
Form & Trends
WVU Tech
Streaks: Won 16 straight; unbeaten in 19
Recent results:
- 4–0 at St. Mary-Woods
- 4–0 vs. Midway
- 2–1 vs. Rio Grande (RSC Final)
- 4–3 vs. Madonna
- 2–1 vs. Ottawa (Round of 16)
Team profile:
- 67 goals (3.35/g)
- .226 shot percentage (3rd nationally)
- 10 shutouts
- 0.76 GAA
- +52 goal differential (67–15)
- Outshooting opponents 297–135
Tech has held opponents to one goal or fewer in 17 of 20 matches.
Indiana Tech
Streaks: Won 7 straight; 9–1 in last 10
Recent results:
- 2–0 at Madonna (WHAC Final)
- 1–0 at Baker (Opening Round)
- 1–0 vs. Bethel (Round of 16)
Team profile:
- 55 goals (2.39/g)
- .158 shot percentage
- 11 shutouts (3rd nationally)
- 0.83 GAA
- 348 shots (15.1/g)
By the Numbers
Goals: WVU Tech 67 | Indiana Tech 55
Goals per game: WVU Tech 3.35 | Indiana Tech 2.39
GAA: WVU Tech 0.76 | Indiana Tech 0.83
Shutouts: WVU Tech 10 | Indiana Tech 11
Shot %: WVU Tech .226 | Indiana Tech .158
Shots per game: WVU Tech 14.8 | Indiana Tech 15.1
All-Time Series: Tied 1–1
- 2019: WVU Tech 1–0 (Away)
- 2021: Indiana Tech 2–0 (Home)
Players to Watch
WVU Tech
Indiana Tech
- Mark Mc Daid — 10 goals, 4 assists
- Liam Arthur — 9 goals
- Gui Moreira — 7 goals, 5 assists
- Filip Maksimovic — 7 goals
- Fabian Hauer — 4 goals, 7 assists
- Tramaine Lawson — 5 assists
- Cuba Grant — 0.83 GAA, 8 shutouts
What to Watch Thursday
- Attacking depth on both sides with five double-digit point scorers for each team
- Midfield impact from Roman/Sabeh vs. Hauer/Lawson
- Goalkeeping showdown between Felix and Grant
- Two of the nation's best defenses, combining for 21 shutouts
- Set-piece quality — both teams generate scoring chances from service and second phases
Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET Thursday, with the winner advancing to the national semifinals in Orange Beach.
