GARDNER-WEBB COMES TO TOWN FOR HOMECOMING WEEKEND

Saturday, October 7

Radford

2 p.m.

Radford University

Gardner-Webb

10/6/2017 10:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer

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GAME INFORMATION

SERIES HISTORY

The Highlanders hold a 7-4-1 advantage over the 'Dogs through 12 games in the series history
Radford and Gardner-Webb first met on November 11, 2005, resulting in a 3-1 victory for the Highlanders
The most recent match between the Big South rivals came on October 8, 2016 which ended in a 1-0 overtime loss for the Highlanders

HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS

Record: 8-4-0 (1-3-0 BSC)
The Highlanders have suffered back-to-back overtime losses for the first time since almost one year ago to the day when they dropped consecutive overtime matches to Gardner-Webb and Campbell
While facing Gardner-Webb, the series has always been tight as the winning team has only won by more than one goal twice (Radford did it in 2005 winning 3-1, and Gardner-Webb did it in 2014 winning 2-0)
So far this year, the Highlanders boast a 4-1 home record against their visiting opponents, outscoring those five teams 16-4
With nine assists, sophomore defender Allyson Giannone entered the week with more assists on her own than 87 division I teams

SCOUTING THE RUNNIN' BULL DOGS

Record: 2-9-1 (0-2-1 BSC)
Gardner-Webb is still searching for their first conference win of the season as they head to Radford
The Runnin' Bulldogs have three common opponents with the Highlanders. Both teams beat ETSU and lost to Liberty, but the Highlanders were victorious against Winthrop while the 'Dogs lost
Junior Samuelle Grove leads the team in goals (3) and shots (25), while tied for the lead in assists (1) and games started (12). One of those goals was a game-winner
Junior Keely Brown has 20 saves in conference play so far this year, protecting a busy net

HOMECOMING WEEKEND FESTIVITIES

Radford women's soccer alumna Susan Lubic (1998-2001) will serve as an honorary coach alongside Head Coach Ben Sohrabi and Assistant Coach Chris Barrett
There will be a halftime recognition of the women's soccer alumni back at Radford for homecoming weekend

UP NEXT

Following the Gardner-Webb match, the Highlanders will hit the road and turn their attention to the Longwood Lancers the following Wednesday
Longwood is in the middle of the hunt for the regular season crown, and a good test for a Radford team looking to punch in a great second half of conference play

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