GREENWOOD – After getting rained out at Coker, the Lander women's soccer team will host Georgia Southwestern to begin Peach Belt Conference action on Saturday.
QUICK HITTERS
Lander's Record: 2-1-1, 0-0-0 PBC
Georgia Southwestern's Record: 4-1-0, 0-0-0 PBC
First Met: Oct. 7, 2006 (2-1 GSW)
Last Met: Mar. 1, 2021 (2-0 Lander)
Last Five Against GSW: 5-0
Who's Next: vs Limestone (Sept. 22)
STORYLINES
- After waiting two hours in a weather delay, Lander was only able to get through a small portion of the first half against Coker before the game was called due to weather.
- In its four games, the Bearcats are averaging a GAA per game below 1 with a .947.
- This contest will feature two of the top-ranked scoring teams in the PBC. GSW is first with 13 goals scored this season while the Bearcats are tied for second with 10.
- Although outscoring opponents 13-2 this season, the Hurricanes have had a lackluster schedule until this point. The four teams they've beaten have a combined 1-13-1 record, with one of them being a Div. III opponent. The Hurricanes only loss came in a 1-0 overtime defeat to Shorter.
- Seven of the Hurricanes 13 goals came against Div. III Wesleyan
- Zyandra Thomas leads the Hurricanes in goals (3) and points (7).
- Grace O'Shaughnessy has played and started all five games. She's allowed two goals and has a GAA of 0.38.
- Maren White is tied for the second-most goals scored among PBC players. She also leads the Bearcats with those three goals.
- Marry Mossbrugger is second on the team in goals and points. She has two goals and one assist.
- Sarah Owen has played and started all four games. She's 2-1-1 on the season with a GAA of 1.03.
- This will be the 16th meeting between the two sides. After losing the inaugural battle against the Hurricanes, Lander has rattled off 14-straight wins.
- The Bearcats have another non-conference battle in store, as it takes on Limestone on September 22 next.
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