CEDARVILLE, Ohio – The Yellow Jackets head west to open the season against Great Lakes Valley Conference members Maryville and McKendree.
 
Cedarville and Maryville will square off on Thursday in St. Louis. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. EDT and will be carried live on the GLVC Sports Network along with Live Stats.
 
The Saints, who have advanced to five consecutive NCAA Division II Championships, were picked third of 15 schools in the GLVC preseason poll.
 
This will be the first-ever meeting in men's soccer between the two schools.
 
The Jackets and McKendree meet up in Lebanon, Ill. on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. EDT with coverage on the GLVC Sports Network and Live Stats.
 
The defending region champion Bearcats are ranked No. 4 in the United Soccer Coaches Division II preseason poll and are No. 2 in the GLVC preseason rating.
 
McKendree leads the all-time series vs. Cedarville at 1-0-1.
 
The Jackets' home opener is September 11 at 7:00 p.m. with a non-conference date against Lee.