University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Bulldogs Look to Rebound on the Road at USC Upstate
09.07.2016 | Women's Soccer
THE MATCHUP
Teams: UNC Asheville (2-4-0, 0-0-0 BSC)
USC Upstate (0-4-2, 0-0-0 ASUN)
Location: County University Stadium, Spartanburg, S.C.
Time: September 8, 7 p.m.
LIVE STATS
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville women's soccer team travels to Spartanburg Thursday evening, Sept. 8, to take on the Spartans of USC Upstate at 7:00 p.m.
Last Time Out: The Bulldogs are coming off two straight losses, most recently dropping a 2-0 decision to Kennesaw State on Sunday despite 11 saves by Asheville keeper Keller Dixon.
Scouting USC Upstate: The Spartans, still looking for their first victory with four losses and two ties, scored their lone goal of the season in a 1-1 tie at S.C. State.
High Percentage: Sophomore Ellie Stone, an Asheville High School graduate, has scored two goals on three shots this season.
Starting Strong: The Bulldogs have defended exceptionally well in the first half, allowing only 3 goals, compared with 9 opposing goals allowed this season in the second half.
QUOTABLES
“Thursday's game against Upstate will be another 90 minute test. Like us they have been on the tough side of some results but it's not for lack of effort or talent. They are athletic, have invested energy with a new coaching staff and are playing at home under the lights. I fully expect each team to throw as many punches as possible for two halves.”- Head coach Michelle Demko
UP NEXT
Following Thursday evening's game, the Bulldogs return home for three games, beginning with a match against S.C. State at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Greenwood Field.
