MEN’S SOCCER HOSTS APPALACHIAN STATE, FRIDAY NIGHT

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SETTING THE STAGE

Radford will look to bounce back from a road loss to nationally-ranked Georgetown when the Highlanders take the pitch Friday night against Appalachian State.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. from Cupp Stadium.
The first 200 fans in attendance will receive a Radford soccer scarf.
Kieran Roberts headed in his first career goal off a cross from Fraser Colmer to lift the Highlanders to a 1-0 overtime victory over App State last season.
Radford has won five in a row in the series, including twice in overtime.
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HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS

Record: 3-1-1
Five of Radford's nine goals scored this season are by underclassmen.
Two of those underclassmen, Sivert Daehlie and Finn Tiedemann, lead the Highlanders with four points apiece.
Their two goals are tied for second among Big South freshmen.
Radford is the conference leader in shots per game (15.4).
Evan Szklennik has taken a team-best 17 shots up top for RU, with nine of those being on frame.

SCOUTING APPALACHIAN STATE

Record: 3-2-0
Series: Radford leads, 10-7-1
RU will be the third Big South foe the Mountaineers have played this season. App State defeated High Point, 5-1, in an exhibition, before losing to Longwood, 2-0, at home in its last time out.
Prior to the Longwood loss, the Mountaineers had reeled off three wins in a row, including two in extra time.
Junior Stephen Chapman is App State's top offensive threat with six points (three goals) and 18 shots.

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