Bucs battle for first place in SoCon standings 

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2022) – On Saturday night the ETSU men’s soccer team will to Greensboro, N.C. to take on nationally-ranked UNC Greensboro. As both teams own a 2-0 record in conference play, Saturday night will be an opportunity for the Bucs to sit alone at the top of the SoCon standings.

THE MATCHUP

ETSU at UNC GREENSBORO

Saturday, October 15 | 7 p.m. | Greensboro, N.C.

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ABOUT ETSU

• The Bucs own a 6-4-1 overall record and a 2-0 conference record heading into Saturday’s matchup.
• ETSU is 3-2-1 away from home, winning the last two road matches.
• The Bucs hold a +11 goal margin, scoring 19 goals.
• Senior forward Kieran Richards (Hamilton, New Zealand) leads the Bucs with eight goals scored, 18 points and 18 shots on target.
• The Bucs defeated Wofford 3-0 the last time out in Spartanburg, S.C.
• Saturday will be ETSU’s first ranked opponent of the season.

ABOUT UNC-GREENSBORO

• The Spartans own a 9-1-3 overall record and a 2-0 conference record.
• UNC-Greensboro enters the matchup on a four-game win streak, defeating No.18 Clemson on Tuesday the last time out.
• Ismail El Harchi leads the Spartans in goals with six and J.C. Ngando leads UNC-Greensboro in assists with 10.
• UNCG is unbeaten against three nationally-ranked teams. (No. 6 SMU, No. 8 Louisville and No.18 Clemson)

SERIES HISTORY

• The Bucs own a 6-7-6 all-time record against UNC-Greensboro.
• The last matchup ended in a 2-0 loss for the Bucs in Johnson City last October.
• The Bucs are 4-3-3 when playing in Greensboro, N.C.

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