Matchup: Presbyterian College (1-14-1, 0-7-1) @ Radford (9-4-1, 3-3-1)
Date: Saturday, October 16
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Site: Cupp Stadium – Radford, Va.
Live Stats: Sidearmstats
  Series History | Last Meeting
Saturday will be the 15th meeting between Presbyterian and Radford. The Blue Hose won the first ever match between these two sides, picking up a 2-0 victory at home. They have also won the most recent match in last year's meeting, a 1-0 win in Clinton.
 
Scouting the Highlanders
Radford is 9-4-1 on the season. The Highlanders season has been full of streaks, winning their first five matches and coming out victorious in their last three, while dropping three in a row in between.
 
The head coach for the Highlanders is Ben Sohrabi. He is in his 26th year.
 
Last Time Out
The Presbyterian College women's soccer team was haunted by another late goal, this one coming in the first half as they fell to UNC Asheville, 3-2. Reyna Coston scored her second and third goals of the season in the 64^th and 83^rd minute in the loss.
 
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 214 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 end the regular season at Martin Stadium on Saturday, October 23 as they celebrate senior day. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.