ANDERSON, S.C. – After a week layoff, the Anderson University women's soccer team will travel to Jefferson City, Tenn. for a South Atlantic Conference matchup with No. 14 Carson-Newman on Saturday evening.
MATCH SETUP
• Who – Anderson (6-2, 3-1 SAC) at No. 14 Carson-Newman (7-2, 3-1 SAC)
• When - Saturday (5 p.m.)
• Where – Jefferson City, N.C. (McCown Field)
COVERAGE
• Live Stats - http://cneagles.com/sports/w-soccer/2016-17/boxscores/20161001_vo4d.xml
• Video - https://portal.stretchinternet.com/cneagles/
SERIES HISTORY
Last season, the Trojans handed the Eagles their only SAC regular season loss by defeating them, 2-1, at Trojan Stadium. However, the Eagles were able to defeat Anderson in the SAC Tournament advancing Carson-Newman to the next round and eventually earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament. The Black and Gold holds a slight lead in the all-time standings, 7-6-1, dating back to 1993.
ANDERSON OVERVIEW
• The Trojans are coming off of their first conference loss after a 1-0 defeat by Tusculum.
• Sophomore keeper Bianca Porras has recorded nine saves during her past two starts.
• Senior Tina Shakes leads Anderson in goals with eight.
• Senior Alaina Gay and Sophomore Sophie Riggs leads the Trojans with two assists apiece.
• In 2003, Coach Carlson faced Carson-Newman when Carlson was at the helm at Virginia Military Institute's women's soccer program. The Eagles defeated the Keydets, 5-0, a program that Carlson had just started in 2002.
CARSON-NEWMAN OVERVIEW
• The latest release of the NSCAA rankings has the Eagles ranked No. 14 in the nation and No. 1 in the Southeast Region.
• Julianne Herrity leads the team and the SAC with 13 goals on the season.
• Lauren Wade and Holly Talbut-Smith are the SAC and team leaders with six assists on the year.
• Lenoir-Rhyne's 1-0 win over Carson-Newman on Wednesday snapped the Eagles five match win streak.
