CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women's soccer team looks to bounce back after Thursday's loss as they welcome Longwood to Martin Stadium on Sunday, September 26 at 1pm.
Matchup: Presbyterian College (1-8-1, 0-1-1) vs. Longwood (1-5-4, 0-0-2)
Date: Sunday, September 26
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Site: Martin Stadium – Clinton, S.C.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Notes
Series History | Last Meeting
Sunday will be the 10th meeting between Presbyterian and Longwood. Presbyterian trails the all-time series, 1-7-1, but they won a recent contest in 2019, coming from behind and picking up the win in overtime, 2-1.
Scouting the Lancers
Longwood is 1-5-4 on the season. They have picked up two draws so far in conference play, a scoreless tie against Winthrop and a 2-2 battle with Radford.
The head coach for the Lancers is Todd Dyer. He is in his 28th year.
Last Time Out
The Presbyterian College women's soccer team fell to the Campbell Camels on Thursday night inside Martin Stadium, 3-0. The Camels struck for an early goal and Presbyterian was unable to get back into the match.
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 fourth with 183 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 make their second trip to Charleston this season, this time going up against Charleston Southern on Wednesday, September 29. Kickoff is at 3pm.
