Women's Soccer Travels to Radford Saturday Night

THE MATCHUP

Teams: Asheville (9-4, 3-2 BSC)

Radford (5-8, 0-5 BSC)

Location: Cupp Stadium, Radford, Va.

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Having won five of its last seven contests overall, the UNC Asheville women's soccer team will look to keep the momentum flowing when the Bulldogs travel to Radford, Va., to take on the Radford Highlanders Saturday night at 7 p.m. Asheville is coming off dramatic 1-0 home win Wednesday night against Charleston Southern after sophomore Courtney Naber knocked in her fourth goal of the season in the game's 83^rd minute to break a scoreless tie. Radford is still looking for its first win in conference play and is coming off a 2-0 loss at home to Longwood on Wednesday.

NOTABLES

- Following her game-winning goal on Oct. 14, sophomore Courtney Naber has upped her season goal total to four, ranking second-most on the team. Of those four goals, three have been game-winning, which paces the conference.

- Offensively, the Bulldogs lead the Big South Conference in six different statistical categories including points per game (5.92), shots on goal per game (9.69), total goals (28) and total points (77).

- Justine James leads the Bulldogs with six goals scored on the season, while three players are tied at four goals apiece for second-most on the team (Caroline Houser, Paige Trent, Courtney Naber).

- The Bulldogs have proved tough away from home this season, posting a 2-1 record in true road games. Including neutral contests, Asheville is 3-2 away from Greenwood Field.

- Sophomore Caroline Houser leads the Big South Conference and ranks sixth nationally in assists per game (0.69)

- Sophomore Caroline Houser was credited with an assist on junior Paige Trent's goal in Asheville's 5-1 loss at Campbell (Sept. 27), giving her nine on the season and placing her in a tie for most assists in a season with Kaitlyn Eckert (2012). Houser's 13 career assists currently has her tied for fifth all-time in program history. She trails leader and UNC Asheville Athletic Hall of Famer Hilary McKay who has 22 (2002-05).

- Asheville defeated Radford 1-0 during the teams' only meeting in 2014.

QUOTABLES

“Saturday's task is about taking care of the details. We are still centered on 90-minute focus, two complete halves of soccer. Good team shape and discipline will be essential. Compact lines, high communication and a solid infrastructure is what will help us have success.” - Head Coach Michelle Demko

UP NEXT

- Following Saturday's road match, the Bulldogs return home to Greenwood Field to square off with High Point on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.