University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville
Winthrop
Men’s soccer travels to Winthrop for Saturday showdown
10.01.2021 | Men's Soccer
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – After a week off, the UNC Asheville men's soccer team returns to the field on Saturday, traveling to Winthrop for a 5:00 p.m. kick off from Rock Hill.
Conference Competition
The Bulldogs have dropped five straight, but have turned the page to conference play, having only one Big South match to this point (L, at Longwood). This past spring, Asheville fared well against league foes, going 3-4-1 but earning a No. 4 seed and a Big South Tournament Semifinal appearance for the first time since 2008.
Scouting the Eagles
Winthrop is an even 3-3 on the season, starting 1-2 in Big South play. Winthrop most recently hosted Mercer on Tuesday, topping the Bears 3-1. The Eagles are getting outshot 16.8-10.5 shots per game, but have found the back of the net 13 times. Seven different Eagles have scored so far, with Bryan Jimenez-Pearce and Brigham Larsen each notching three goals on the season. Sam Jones and Sam Bell have split time in net, combining for 19 saves.
Series History
The series has been close to equal in recent years, with the Bulldogs going 8-10-1 in the last 19 matchups. Asheville has had the edge in recent years, however, winning four of the last five contests including a 2-1 win at Greenwood last season.
How to Follow
There will not be an ESPN+ stream, but you can follow all the live stats here!
