ANDERSON, S.C. - Anderson men's soccer is poised to begin the 2018 season on Thursday when it hosts nonconference opponent Lees-McRae.

MATCH SETUP                                                              
• Who – Anderson (0-0, 0-0 SAC) vs Lees-McRae (0-0, 0-0 CC)
• When - Thursday (7:30 pm)
• Where – Anderson, S.C. (Trojan Stadium)

COVERAGE
• Live Stats – http://autrojans.com/sports/msoc/2018-19/boxscores/20180830_p1gy.xml
• Video – https://livestream.com/AUIT/MensandWomensSoccer

SERIES HISTORY
The Bobcats hold a 5-11-2 advantage over the Trojans with the Black and Gold winning the last meeting in 2016…a 2-1 2OT victory at Lees-McRae.  

ANDERSON OVERVIEW
• The Trojans have won their season opener the past three seasons.
• 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.
• Anderson is led by fifth year head coach Michael Zion.

LEES-MCRAE OVERVIEW
• The Bobcats are picked to finish T-2^nd in Conference Carolinas.
• Lees-McRae is returning three All-Conference players.
• The Bobcats are coached by 4^th year head coach Rich Wall.