CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women's soccer team will hit the road for the first time this season as they travel to Johnson City, Tennessee for a matchup with ETSU on Thursday, August 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Matchup: Presbyterian College (1-1) vs. ETSU (0-0)
Date: Thursday, August 26
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Site: Summers-Taylor Stadium – Johnson City, TN
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Live Video: ESPN+
 
Notes
Series History | Last Meeting
Thursday will be the 2nd official meeting between the Blue Hose and Bucs in a series that dates back to 2011 when they played in a scrimmage. ETSU holds the advantage in the all-time series with a record of 1-0. ETSU has won in both home locations, but Presbyterian is looking to avenge a 3-2 OT defeat the last time these two teams met in 2012.
 
Scouting the Bucs
ETSU played in two pre-season exhibitions this season, falling to Kentucky 1-0, and defeating Appalachian State 2-0. Their original season opener this year at Ole Miss was cancelled due to inclement weather. The Bucs finished the 2021 spring season with a 1-6-1 record.
 
The head coach for the Bucs is Jay Yelton. He is in his 2nd season with the team.
 
Last Time Out
The Blue Hose earned their first win of the season on Sunday, August 22 with a win over Alabama State, 1-0. Presbyterian had a 14-11 shots advantage, leading the shots on goal tally 6-2.
 
Freshmen Finding Their Feet
All eight freshmen have seen playing time with defender Megan Slattery leading her class, playing in 169 minutes so far. Sarah Dieffenderfer has played 121 minutes in midfield, and forwards Abby Spellings and Sophia Thomson have made impacts off the bench. Kelly Hall stepped in goal in the second half against Furman and made four saves.
 
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 ten. 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 fourth with 153 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 return home to Martin Stadium on Sunday, August 29 for a matchup against Jacksonville. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm.