CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women's soccer team is set to open the 2021 season when they welcome Furman to Martin Stadium on Friday night for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Matchup: Presbyterian College (0-0) vs. Furman (0-0)
Date: Friday, August 20
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Site: Martin Stadium – Clinton, S.C.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Live Video: ESPN+
Notes
Series History | Last Meeting
Friday will be the 15th meeting between the Blue Hose and Paladins in a series that dates back
to 1997. Furman holds the advantage in the all-time series with a record of 13-1 and has won
the last two meetings between the teams. Presbyterian's most recent victory came in 2017 in
Greenville.
In the 2019 meeting, the Paladins scored twice within the first 10 minutes and went on to win 5-0.
Scouting the Paladins
Furman is coming off a spring season that saw them go 8-1-2 en route to a Southern Conference Championship, and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Their only loss came to Rice in the NCAA Tournament by a score of 3-1. The Paladins were picked first this year in the SoCon Preseason Poll.
Andrew Burr is in his 24th season at the helm of the Furman women's soccer program.
Last Time Out
The Blue Hose finished the 2021 spring season with a 5-4 record and an undefeated 4-0 mark
at home with wins coming against Radford, Gardner-Webb, Charleston Southern, and UNC
Asheville. Presbyterian opened this season with a 1-1 tie to Emmanuel in an exhibition.
Azuero, Serrano Split Time in Net
Senior
Megan Serrano and Sophomore
Mackenzie Azuero both saw plenty of action in the
shortned spring season. Serrano played in eight games totaling just over 500 minutes, while
Azuero played in six games and finished with 315 minutes played.
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 5th in goals in her career
with nine. She also sits sixth in assists with six. Serrano earned three wins last season which
gives her 11 in her career. She is only two wins away from becoming Presbyterian's all-time wins leader in the DI era. She also is placed fourth with 148 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 have a quick turnaround with a home match against Alabama State on Sunday, August 22. Kickoff will be at 1:00pm.
