The Presbyterian Blue Hose travel south to play the Georgia Southern Eagles on Thursday evening.
Matchup: Presbyterian Blue Hose (3-1-1) at Georgia Southern Eagles (3-0-1)
Date: Thursday, September 11
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Site: Bo Pitts Field (Statesboro, Ga.)
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Statbroadcast.com
Last Time Out
Behind goals from
Aloni Elfu and
Parker Brennan and a strong total team defensive performance, the Blue Hose picked up a 2-0 shutout victory at Coastal Carolina last Friday.
Big South Weekly Honors
After contributing to both goals in Presbyterian's win at Coastal Carolina,
Aloni Elfu was named Big South Freshman of the Week. Elfu is the 12
th different player in the program's history to earn Big South Freshman of the Week accolades.
Notables
- For the first time since the 2003 season, the Blue Hose began the season with consecutive shutouts. PC began the 2003 season with three straight shutouts.
- Goalkeeper Tim Baerwalde has recorded three shutouts and 13 saves this season.
- Midfielder Steven Cordova scored Presbyterian's first goal of the season in the 1-0 win over Mount Olive last Sunday.
- Elfu leads the Blue Hose with two goals, two assists, and six points.
Presbyterian-Georgia Southern Series
Thursday's game will be the 12
th meeting between Presbyterian and Georgia Southern, who leads the all-time series, 6-4-1. Presbyterian beat Georgia Southern at home in their most recent matchup on August 25, 2022.
Scouting Georgia Southern
This season, Georgia Southern has posted wins over Charlotte, Wofford, and Stetson. Georgia Southern has not conceded a goal this season. Emit Seedorff and Ricky Louis are tied for the team lead with two goals apiece.
