ROCK ISLAND -- The Augustana Vikings men's soccer team will return to Thorson-Lucken Field for the final non-conference game of the season and senior day against the Grinnell Pioneers on Saturday, October 20. 

The Vikings enter the contest with an overall record of 4-5-1 and return to action after falling to Illinois Wesleyan on Wednesday by a score of 1-0. The Titans put the pressure on the Vikings early with four shots through the first 12 minutes of action, while Augie put up its first two shots consecutively moments later, seeing one each by Luis Garcia and Fer Cuahquentzi. The Titans broke the scoreless tie in the 35th minute to take the 1-0 advantage.

Augustana saw better opportunities to strike in the second, posting nine shots in the half. Three of the first four attempts for the Vikings were on target, but could not get one to find the back of the net. Augie's defense held the Titans without another score, but the home team held on for the 1-0 win. Benjamin Samuelson ended his night with 11 saves. 

Grinnell sits at 3-4-5 on the season after falling to Illinois College last Saturday by a score of 3-1. Demi Oni scored the lone goal for the Pioneers, while Zak Serby notched the assist and three shots on target. Grinnell has a 2-2-2 road record with their last away matchup being the loss against Illinois College.

Augie holds a 9-5-2 all-time series record over the Pioneers. Grinnell won last season's meeting in Grinnell, Iowa by a score of 3-0. 

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.