CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women's soccer team is back inside Martin Stadium for a primetime match with high Point on Saturday, October 2 at 7pm.

Matchup: Presbyterian College (1-10-1, 0-3-1) vs. High Point (2-6-2, 2-1-0)
Date: Saturday, October 2
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Site: Martin Stadium – Clinton, S.C.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
  Series History | Last Meeting
Saturday will be the 17th meeting between Presbyterian and High Point. Presbyterian won two of the first three meetings including a 9-0 win in back in 1992. The Panthers have had their number though winning the past nine matches.
 
Scouting the Panthers
High Point is 2-6-2 on the season. Their two wins have come during conference play, defeating Charleston Southern 4-0, and knocking off Winthrop 3-2.
 
The head coach for the Panthers is Brandi Fontaine. She is in her 4th year.
 
Last Time Out
The Presbyterian College women's soccer team were unable to get by the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Wednesday afternoon. Despite having six shots on goal, tying their highest output of the season, the Blue Hose fell 2-0.
 
Freshmen Finding Their Feet
All eight freshmen have seen playing time this season due to a shortened bench due to injuries. Head Coach Brian Purcell has had options when it comes to who plays where and has mixed around the lineup.
 
Lawrence, Serrano Climbing the Ranks
Seniors Kori Lawrence and Megan Serrano have made quite the mark so far in their collegiate careers. Through their three years, they have inched their way towards all-time records in Presbyterian's DI era.
 
Lawrence, the team's leading scorer a season ago, is currently ranked 4th in goals in her career with 11. She also sits sixth in assists with six. Serrano earned three wins last season which gives her 11 in her career. After a win against Alabama State, she is only one win away from becoming Presbyterian's all-time wins leader in the DI era. She also is placed third with 194 saves.
 
In Elite Company
Head coach Brian Purcell is in his 33rd season at the helm of the PC women's soccer program. Only six other coaches in NCAA history have coached for 30+ years with the same school, and Purcell is one of only three coaches to still be the only coach in program history. North Carolina's Anson Dorrance has spent 45 seasons with the Tar Heels, and Jerry Smith has spent 37 seasons with Santa Clara.
 
Big South Preseason Poll
The Blue Hose were selected to finish sixth in the preseason poll after posting an overall record of 5-4 a season ago.
 
Up Next
The Blue Hose will prepare for another afternoon match as they head up to Rock Hill to take on Winthrop on Wednesday, October 6 at 3pm.