No. 2 Bearcats host rival Erskine on Wednesday

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GREENWOOD – The No. 2-ranked Lander men's soccer team will host rival Erskine Wednesday night in a 7:00 p.m. matchup at Van Taylor Stadium.

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STORYLINES:

• Lander (4-0) completed a run of four matches in seven days with a win over St. Leo last Friday.

• Wednesday night's match is a "Code Blue" game. Fans and students are encouraged to wear blue.

• Harry Bircumshaw scored his first goal of the season in the 2-1 win over St. Leo.

• Freshman Jed Smith recorded his third assist on Friday and has played all 360 minutes so far this season.

• The freshman duo of Max McNulty and Max Bolton have combined for four goals and two assists on the year.

• Erskine (1-2) begin Conference Carolinas play with a 3-2 win over North Greenville on Saturday.

• The Bearcats moved to No. 2 in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll, the highest national ranking in program history.

• Lander has won the last five meetings against Erskine and boasts a 4-2 record in the last six meetings with the Flying Fleet at Van Taylor Stadium.

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