Men’s Soccer Travels to Lander

Men’s Soccer Travels to Lander

ANDERSON, S.C. - Anderson men's soccer will travel to nonconference opponent Lander on Wednesday.

MATCH SETUP
Who – Anderson (1-0, 0-0 SAC) at Lander (1-0, 0-0 PBC)
When - Wednesday (7:30 pm)
Where – Greenwood, S.C. (Van Taylor Stadium)

COVERAGE
• Live Stats – http://www.landerbearcats.com/sports/msoc/2018-19/boxscores/20180905_bw11.xml
• Video –  N/A

SERIES HISTORY
The Bearscats hold a slight 4-3 advantage over the Trojans with the Black and Gold winning the last three matchups (2009, 2011 and 2017).  

ANDERSON OVERVIEW
• The Trojans won their season opener for the third straight season.
• Senior Cameron Emerson was named to the All-SAC preseason 1st team.
• The Black and Gold were picked to finish 6th in the South Atlantic Conference preseason poll.
• Senior Gabriel Homem scored a goal and was credited with an assist in the 3-0 season opener.
• Anderson is led by fifth year head coach Michael Zion.

LANDER OVERVIEW
• The Bearcats defeated Ala.-Huntsville, 3-2, in their season opener.
• Lander is picked 1st in the preseason Peach Belt Conference poll.
• Lander has reached the NCAA Tournament four of the past five seasons.
• Lee Squires enters his fourth season as head coach of the Lander program. Under Squires' guidance, Lander has accumulated a 41-11-6 overall record. In his three seasons, the Bearcats have made three appearances in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament championship and have advanced to the NCAA Tournament three times.