CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women's soccer team will make their way back to Georgia as they take on the Georgia State Panthers in their final non-conference match on Sunday, September 12. Kickoff will be at 6pm.

Matchup: Presbyterian College (1-6) @ Georgia State (4-2)
Date: Sunday, September 12
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Site: Atlanta, GA
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
  Series History | Last Meeting
Sunday will be the 2nd meeting between Presbyterian and Georgia State. Their only other meeting came back in 2017 where the Blue Hose fell to the Panthers, 3-1.
 
Scouting the Panthers
Georgia State is 4-2 this season. The Panthers are currently on a three game win streak after starting their season 1-2.
 
The head coach for the Panthers is Ed Joyce. He is in his 5th season.
 
Last Time Out
The Blue Hose had a tough task at hand going up against the nation's top scoring team in Georgia, falling to the Bulldogs, 5-1. Freshman Sarah Dieffenderfer scored her first career collegiate goal in the 88^th minute to prevent the shutout.
 
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 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 169 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 begin Big South Conference play as they travel to Hampton to take on the Pirates on Saturday, September 18. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.