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Women’s Soccer Prepares to Host Wingate on Saturday

Women’s Soccer Prepares to Host Wingate on Saturday

ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson women's soccer is looking to continue its solid play on Saturday when it squares of South Atlantic Conference powerhouse Wingate.

MATCH SETUP
Who – Wingate (3-1-1, 1-0 SAC) vs. Anderson (4-1, 1-0 SAC)
When - Saturday (1 p.m.)
Where – Anderson, S.C. (Trojan Stadium)

COVERAGE
• Live Stats - http://autrojans.com/sports/wsoc/2016-17/boxscores/20160917_n936.xml
• Video - http://livestream.com/AUIT/MensandWomensSoccer

SERIES HISTORY
Anderson seeks its first win over Wingate since becoming SAC rivals before the 2010 season. In their six previous meetings, the Bulldogs have outscored the Trojans, 17-3. Anderson scored one goal in a 2-1 loss last season ending a two-year scoring drought against the Bulldogs.

ANDERSON OVERVIEW
• The Trojans won their SAC opener against Coker, 2-0.
• Senior Tina Shakes scored her seventh goal of the season against the Cobras while Melanie Maddox netted her first career goal.
• Sophomore Abby Helm has logged around 435 minutes in goal with a save percentage of 80 percent.
• Anderson is led by first year head coach Julie Davis Carlson.

WINGATE OVERVIEW
• The Bulldogs were picked preseason second while tallying three first place votes.
• Wingate won its SAC opener on Wednesday at home against Mars Hill, 3-0.
• Kimmi Moore leads Wingate with three goals.
• The Bulldogs keeper, Alexis Jones, has played 470 minutes with 19 saves and sports .905 save percentage.