CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women's soccer team are back on the road for a trip to Charleston as they face another Southern Conference opponent in The Citadel.

Matchup: Presbyterian College (1-3) @ The Citadel (3-1)
Date: Friday, September 3
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Site: WLI Field – Charleston, S.C.
Live Stats: Sidearmstats
Live Video: ESPN+
  Series History | Last Meeting
Friday will be the 8th meeting between the Blue Hose and Bulldogs in a series that dates back to2007. Presbyterian holds the advantage in the all-time series with a record of 5-2. Presbyterian won the first four matches from 2007-2013, but the teams have split the last two.
 
Scouting the Bulldogs
The Citadel is 3-1 this season. The Bulldogs defeated Gardner-Webb, USC Upstate, and Anderson to start the season on a three-game win streak, before falling to Georgia Southern in their most recent match.
 
The head coach for the Bulldogs is Ciaran Traquair. He is in his 5th season.
 
Last Time Out
The Blue Hose were downed in their last match by the Jacksonville Dolphins, 4-1. The Blue Hose got within one in the first half on a goal by Jessica Newton, but the Dolphins scored two in the second half to seal the victory.
 
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 159 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 return home for a match against Davidson on Sunday, September 5, starting at 2pm.