University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
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Bulldogs Set to Host Wofford During Alumni Weekend
09.20.2019 | Men's Soccer
ASHEVILLE – UNC Asheville's men's soccer team welcomes Wofford to town for a 6 p.m., Saturday, contest at Greenwood Soccer Field that will also encompass the Alumni Zone at the match.
The Bulldogs (1-4-1) returned home, Wednesday, falling for the first time at home against UNC Greensboro. The Bulldogs returned home after two straight matches on the road the week before.
UNC Asheville defeated Wofford, 1-0, in Spartanburg a season ago, and the Bulldogs hold a 13-5-1 advantage in the all-time series.
Saturday's match will also feature the Alumni Zone, open to all alumni and friends, which will have drinks, appetizers and fun for the whole family. For more information on the Alumni Zone, fans can click HERE.
Tickets can be purchased for $6 at the gate, and fans also have the option to purchase the Fall Sports Package that includes entry into every volleyball and men's and women's soccer match for $75. For more information or to purchase tickets, fans can call 828-258-7900 or visit the Bulldogs' online ticketing page HERE
Saturday's match will be streamed online via ESPN+ HERE and fans can also follow along via live stats HERE.
House of Payne
Freshman goalkeeper Jarrett Payne earned recognition as the Big South Freshman of the Week, September 9, for his performances against VMI, and namely, against Georgia State. Against the Panthers, Payne recorded 17 saves, including a diving stop on a penalty kick in the 32nd minute.
The rookie followed up that performance with 14 saves against Furman the following week. He has 57 total saves on the season – which is the most in the country – and an .809 save percentage.
Offensive Attack
Junior Tyson Hichman has been the go-to man in the early part of the season, leading the way with four goals scored in six matches, which is tied for fourth in the country in goals scored. His four goals already equal the Bulldogs' individual team-high of four scored by Izaiah Vignali last season. He scored the Bulldogs' lone goal against UNC Greensboro, Wednesday night. He has one game-winner as well, scoring the difference-maker against VMI at home, September 4.
Senior Dino Dziergas has moved to the back line this season, but has still maintained a presence in the offensive attack, scoring a goal on Senior Day against Georgia State. He also leads the team with two assists, recording a helper on Hichman's goal against Furman and his first of the year at Navy.
Junior Colin Daughtry has scored as well for the Bulldogs, and seniors Kyle Adams and Luiz Felipe Dantas have each come up with assists.
Scouting the Terriers
Wofford enters the weekend at 1-4, despite never conceding more than two goals in any match this season. Their past three opponents have been members of the Big South Conference, defeating Winthrop, 1-0, before falling to Gardner-Webb and High Point, 1-0, most recently.
Eduardo Velasco and Alex Dennis have each scored a goal for the Terriers, and Sam Ross has assisted on both of the team's goals this season. Three different goalkeepers have started at least one match this season, with Shane Berson leading the way with three starts and nine saves against five goals allowed.
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The Bulldogs (1-4-1) returned home, Wednesday, falling for the first time at home against UNC Greensboro. The Bulldogs returned home after two straight matches on the road the week before.
UNC Asheville defeated Wofford, 1-0, in Spartanburg a season ago, and the Bulldogs hold a 13-5-1 advantage in the all-time series.
Saturday's match will also feature the Alumni Zone, open to all alumni and friends, which will have drinks, appetizers and fun for the whole family. For more information on the Alumni Zone, fans can click HERE.
Tickets can be purchased for $6 at the gate, and fans also have the option to purchase the Fall Sports Package that includes entry into every volleyball and men's and women's soccer match for $75. For more information or to purchase tickets, fans can call 828-258-7900 or visit the Bulldogs' online ticketing page HERE
Saturday's match will be streamed online via ESPN+ HERE and fans can also follow along via live stats HERE.
House of Payne
Freshman goalkeeper Jarrett Payne earned recognition as the Big South Freshman of the Week, September 9, for his performances against VMI, and namely, against Georgia State. Against the Panthers, Payne recorded 17 saves, including a diving stop on a penalty kick in the 32nd minute.
The rookie followed up that performance with 14 saves against Furman the following week. He has 57 total saves on the season – which is the most in the country – and an .809 save percentage.
Offensive Attack
Junior Tyson Hichman has been the go-to man in the early part of the season, leading the way with four goals scored in six matches, which is tied for fourth in the country in goals scored. His four goals already equal the Bulldogs' individual team-high of four scored by Izaiah Vignali last season. He scored the Bulldogs' lone goal against UNC Greensboro, Wednesday night. He has one game-winner as well, scoring the difference-maker against VMI at home, September 4.
Senior Dino Dziergas has moved to the back line this season, but has still maintained a presence in the offensive attack, scoring a goal on Senior Day against Georgia State. He also leads the team with two assists, recording a helper on Hichman's goal against Furman and his first of the year at Navy.
Junior Colin Daughtry has scored as well for the Bulldogs, and seniors Kyle Adams and Luiz Felipe Dantas have each come up with assists.
Scouting the Terriers
Wofford enters the weekend at 1-4, despite never conceding more than two goals in any match this season. Their past three opponents have been members of the Big South Conference, defeating Winthrop, 1-0, before falling to Gardner-Webb and High Point, 1-0, most recently.
Eduardo Velasco and Alex Dennis have each scored a goal for the Terriers, and Sam Ross has assisted on both of the team's goals this season. Three different goalkeepers have started at least one match this season, with Shane Berson leading the way with three starts and nine saves against five goals allowed.
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