Men's Soccer Heads to Campbell for Big South Semifinal on Wednesday

Who: Presbyterian College (6-12-1, 3-4-1) at Campbell (14-2-2, 8-0-0)
When: Wednesday, November 13 - 7:00 pm
Where: Eakes Athletics Complex (Buies Creek, N.C.)
Live Stats: www.GoBlueHose.com
Live Video: ESPN+
Tickets: www.GoCamels.com
Social Media: @BlueHoseSoccer

Ticket Prices
Tickets are $5 general admission.

Last Time Out
Michael "Brett" Wilson earned his sixth start on defense and provided late game heroics by the way of a golden goal header at 102:42 to defeat No. 4 Winthrop in the Big South Quarterfinal matchup. Miles Rapp (7') gave Winthrop the early lead before Riccardo Turcis (13') tied the game for PC. The Blue Hose dominated possession and held huge leads in shots, 16-4, shots on goal, 8-2, and corners, 15-1.

Rewriting the Record Book
Senior Sergio Pinto recently became the program's Division I leader in points (40) and goals (15) with a goal against UNC Asheville (Nov. 6). He is also currently tied for first in assists (10) and game winners (4). His 6379 career minutes played are bested by only teammate and fellow senior, Ricardo Hernandez's program-best 6874 minutes.

All-Conference Honors
The Blue Hose had five players honored by the Big South following the conclusion of the regular season. Cesar Sancho was named to the Big South First Team and the All-Freshman Team. Sergio Pinto and Luca Ziegler were named to the Big South Second Team, Adrian Edo Martin earned Honorable Mention honors, and Ricardo Hernandez was named to the Big South All-Academic Team.

Series History | Last Meeting
This is a rematch of the 2018 Big South Tournament Final in which Campbell defeated PC 1-0 in overtime at Martin Stadium.

It will be the 12th meeting between the two schools with the Camels holding a slight 6-5 edge and winners of two straight.

Campbell emerged winners of a 6-2 game at Martin Stadium on Saturday, October 12. With the game tied at 2-2 after Cesar Sancho scored his second of the day at 53:41, the Camels scored twice in the next six minutes and went on to a 6-2 win. Thibaut Jacquel ended with three goals and two assists.

Scouting the Camels
Campbell (14-2-2, 8-0-0) went undefeated in Big South play this season and swept the conference accolades with Dustin Fonder (Coach of the Year), Thibaut Jacquel (Attacking Player of the Year) and Gideon Betz (Defensive Player of the Year). In total, 10 different players earned All-Conference honors. The Camels are in a 12-game unbeaten streak stretching back to a 1-0 road loss at #27 Coastal Carolina on September 17.

Cardiac Kids
Presbyterian College has played in seven overtime games this season, including five of their last six games. With the 2-1 double-OT win at Winthrop in the Big South Quarterfinal, the Blue Hose improved to 3-3-1 in extra time with Sergio Pinto (3G), Riccardo Turcis (2G) and Michael Wilson (2G) leading the charge on offense and providing the golden goals against Middle Georgia State, Longwood and Winthrop.

Scoring Breakdown
Cesar Sancho leads the team with 12 points (6G) with Sergio Pinto just behind at 11 points (5G). Riccardo Turcis has nine points (4G, 1A), Luca Ziegler has seven (2G, 3A), and Zacharia Diallo has six (2G, 2A). After his golden goal at Winthrop, Michael "Brett" Wilson has a collegiate-best four points (2G), while Adrian Edo Martin (1G, 1A), Harry Abell (1G, 1A), Pedro Crespo (1G), Hunter Del Valle (2A), Ryan Standridge (1A), Chris Salamatou (1A), Ricardo Hernandez (1A) and Tyler Adu (1A) all have at least one point.

Tournament History
Presbyterian College has advanced into the Big South Tournament and past the quarterfinals in each of the last four seasons. Last season, No. 3 Presbyterian advanced all the way to host No. 4 Campbell in the Big South Championship match where they fell to the Camels, 1-0, in overtime. In 2017, No. 6 Presbyterian defeated No. 1 High Point on penalty kicks, 4-3, to win the Big South Tournament.

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Players Mentioned

#7 Harry Abell: M; 5' 10"; Senior

#3 Tyler Adu: M; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#12 Pedro Crespo: M/F; 5' 11"; Sophomore

#16 Hunter Del Valle: M; 6' 3"; Senior

#22 Zacharia Diallo: F; 6' 2"; Redshirt Sophomore

#8 Adrian Edo Martin: M; 5' 11"; Redshirt Junior

#10 Ricardo Hernandez: M; 5' 9"; Senior

#9 Sergio Pinto: F; 5' 7"; Redshirt Senior

#4 Chris Salamatou: F; 5' 8"; Redshirt Freshman

#5 Cesar Sancho: D; 6' 2"; Redshirt Freshman

#11 Ryan Standridge: M; 5' 4"; Senior

#6 Riccardo Turcis: F; 5' 11"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#7 Harry Abell
: 5' 10"; Senior
: M

#3 Tyler Adu
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: M

#12 Pedro Crespo
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: M/F

#16 Hunter Del Valle
: 6' 3"; Senior
: M

#22 Zacharia Diallo
: 6' 2"; Redshirt Sophomore
: F

#8 Adrian Edo Martin
: 5' 11"; Redshirt Junior
: M

#10 Ricardo Hernandez
: 5' 9"; Senior
: M

#9 Sergio Pinto
: 5' 7"; Redshirt Senior
: F

#4 Chris Salamatou
: 5' 8"; Redshirt Freshman
: F

#5 Cesar Sancho
: 6' 2"; Redshirt Freshman
: D

#11 Ryan Standridge
: 5' 4"; Senior
: M

#6 Riccardo Turcis
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: F