University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Saturday, September 24
Asheville, N.C.
6 pm
UNC Asheville
vs
Gardner-Webb
Men’s Soccer kicks off Big South play vs. Gardner-Webb on Saturday
09.23.2022 | Men's Soccer
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville men's soccer team will open its Big South schedule on Saturday when it hosts rival Gardner-Webb at Greenwood Field. Kickoff between Asheville and Gardner-Webb is set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+.
Last Time Out – In its last match, Asheville played Wofford to a 2-2 tie on Tuesday. With Tuesday's draw, the Bulldogs are now 1-6-1 on the 2022 campaign.
Save Stat – With three more saves on Tuesday vs. the Terriers, Asheville continues to be among the top teams in the nation stopping shots. The Bulldogs currently rank 13th nationally and first in the Big South averaging 5.00 saves per game.
Presser Pushes Up the Point Leaderboard – Sam Presser played a key role in Asheville's 2-2 tie on Tuesday with three points (one goal, one assist). With this performance, Presser has taken over the team-lead with seven points on the season (three goals, one assist). Presser's seven points are tied for the third-most in the Big South ranking only behind Campbell's Kemy Amiche (11 points) and Gardner-Webb's Pablo Brimeux (9 points).
About Gardner-Webb – Gardner-Webb has been playing well lately as it sports a record of 3-0-1 in its last four matches. GWU's success has been decisive as well during this stretch outscoring its opponents 9-2. The Runnin' Bulldogs already have one Big South match under their belt as they tied High Point, 1-1, on Wednesday.
Series Rewind vs. the Runnin' Bulldogs – Gardner-Webb holds the edge in the all-time series against Asheville with a record of 14-9-1. However, the Bulldogs have played the Runnin' Bulldogs to a 5-5-2 record in matches played in Asheville. Gardner-Webb edged out the Bulldogs in overtime, 1-0, last October, but Asheville came away with a 4-0 win in the last meeting that occurred at Greenwood Field during the spring campaign of 2021.
Events surrounding the match - Saturday will be alumni day for both of UNC Asheville soccer programs. Additionally, Doc Brown's BBQ food truck will be at both matches. A reminder that admission to Saturday's matches is free.
Last Time Out – In its last match, Asheville played Wofford to a 2-2 tie on Tuesday. With Tuesday's draw, the Bulldogs are now 1-6-1 on the 2022 campaign.
Save Stat – With three more saves on Tuesday vs. the Terriers, Asheville continues to be among the top teams in the nation stopping shots. The Bulldogs currently rank 13th nationally and first in the Big South averaging 5.00 saves per game.
Presser Pushes Up the Point Leaderboard – Sam Presser played a key role in Asheville's 2-2 tie on Tuesday with three points (one goal, one assist). With this performance, Presser has taken over the team-lead with seven points on the season (three goals, one assist). Presser's seven points are tied for the third-most in the Big South ranking only behind Campbell's Kemy Amiche (11 points) and Gardner-Webb's Pablo Brimeux (9 points).
About Gardner-Webb – Gardner-Webb has been playing well lately as it sports a record of 3-0-1 in its last four matches. GWU's success has been decisive as well during this stretch outscoring its opponents 9-2. The Runnin' Bulldogs already have one Big South match under their belt as they tied High Point, 1-1, on Wednesday.
Series Rewind vs. the Runnin' Bulldogs – Gardner-Webb holds the edge in the all-time series against Asheville with a record of 14-9-1. However, the Bulldogs have played the Runnin' Bulldogs to a 5-5-2 record in matches played in Asheville. Gardner-Webb edged out the Bulldogs in overtime, 1-0, last October, but Asheville came away with a 4-0 win in the last meeting that occurred at Greenwood Field during the spring campaign of 2021.
Events surrounding the match - Saturday will be alumni day for both of UNC Asheville soccer programs. Additionally, Doc Brown's BBQ food truck will be at both matches. A reminder that admission to Saturday's matches is free.
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