CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women's soccer team will head down to Georgia to take on the Bulldogs on Thursday, looking to avenge their last defeat, a close game falling to Davidson, 2-1. Kickoff in Athens is scheduled for 7pm.
Matchup: Presbyterian College (1-5) @ Georgia (5-1)
Date: Thursday, September 9
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Site: Turner Soccer Complex – Athens, GA
Live Stats: Sidearmstats
Live Video: SEC+
Notes
Series History | Last Meeting
Thursday will be the 1st meeting between Presbyterian and Georgia. The schools separated by just over a two-hour drive, will each matchup for their seventh game of the season.
Scouting the Bulldogs
Georgia is 5-1 this season. The Bulldogs are currently on a four-game win streak with wins over Georgia State, Belmont, Clemson, and Wofford.
The head coach for the Bulldogs is Billy Lesesne. He is in his 7th season.
Last Time Out
The Blue Hose made a late push in their 2-1 defeat to Davidson on September 5. Senior midfielder
Caroline Dipzinski scored in the 65th minute to cut the lead in half, but Presbyterian was unable to grab the equalizer.
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 160 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 stay in the peach state for an early evening matchup with Georgia State on Sunday, September 12. Kickoff is set for 6pm.
