The Presbyterian Blue Hose travel to Greenville, South Carolina, to play the 25th-ranked Furman Paladins on Tuesday evening.
Matchup: Presbyterian Blue Hose (4-4-3) at Furman Paladins (6-1-4)
Date: Tuesday, October 7
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Site: Stone Stadium (Greenville, S.C.)
Live Stats: Statbroadcast.com
Last Time Out
Behind the first career goal from
Bryce Burdette and a stout defensive performance, the Blue Hose picked up a 2-0 road victory at USC Upstate last Friday evening.
Blue Hose By The Numbers
- Iragi Kalala, Aloni Elfu, and Steven Cordova are tied for the team lead with two goals apiece.
- Elfu leads the team with three assists. Cordova, Jonas Sundli-Hardig, and Ole Smaaskjaer are tied for second on the team with two assists.
- Nine Blue Hose have scored a goal this season.
- Goalkeeper Tim Baerwalde has recorded four shutouts and 43 saves this season.
Big South Weekly Honors
On September 8, after contributing to both goals in Presbyterian's win at Coastal Carolina (September 5), Elfu was named Big South Freshman of the Week on September 8. Elfu is the 12
th different player in the program's history to earn Big South Freshman of the Week accolades.
Presbyterian-Furman Series
Tuesday's game is the 22
nd all-time meeting between Presbyterian and Furman, with Furman leading the series 15-4-2. In the last four matchups between the two teams, Presbyterian boasts two wins and a tie. Last season, Furman defeated PC, 2-0, in Clinton on October 15, 2024. The two teams tied 2-2 in the previous matchup at Furman on October 17, 2023.
Scouting Furman
- This season, Furman has wins over UC San Diego, North Greenville, Davidson, Gardner-Webb, Charlotte and USC Upstate.
- Furman has outscored their opposition, 25-9.
- Junior midfielder Diego Hernandez leads the Paladins with five goals and five assists.
- Furman Coach Doug Allison is in his 31st season at the helm of the Paladins' program.