ANDERSON, S.C. – The sixth seeded Anderson University men's soccer team begins South Atlantic Conference Tournament play when it travels to No. 3 seeded Lenoir-Rhyne.
MATCH SETUP
• Who – No. 6 Anderson (4-5-1 SAC) vs No. 3 Lenoir-Rhyne (6-2-2 SAC)
• When - Tuesday (7:00 p.m.)
• Where – Hickory, N.C. (Moretz Sports Complex)
SERIES HISTORY
The Trojans hold a slight 5-4-5 overall series advantage over Lenoir-Rhyne. The Trojans and the Bears have squared off twice in the SAC Tournament. In 2011, Anderson defeated Lenoir-Ryne, 1-0 (OT), to claim its second SAC Tournament Championship. AU and LR met again in the 2014 SAC quarterfinals with the match ending in a 0-0 tie after double overtime. The Bears advanced after winning the shoot-out, 4-3.
ANDERSON OVERVIEW
• The Trojans have won each of its last two matches.
• Freshman Thomas Joergsholm leads the team in goals (5) and assists (5).
• Freshman keeper, Gal Elyashiv has recorded 51 saves with a save percentage of .750.
• The Black and Gold are 1-5-1 on the road this season.
• Anderson is led by fourth year head coach Michael Zion.
LENOIR-RHYNE OVERVIEW
• Since the Oct. 7th tie with the Trojans, Lenoir-Rhyne has won its past five matches.
• Lenoir-Rhyne averages 15.3 shots per match.
• Ignacio de Goya has scored a team-high 12 goals which ranks second in the SAC.
• The Bears are led by second year head coach Jack Winter.
