The Week: Aug. 13-19, 2018
Who's In Action: Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball
Friday, Aug. 17
Sport: Women's Soccer
Opponent: Florida Gulf Coast
Location: Ft. Myers, Fla. || FGCU Soccer Complex
Time: 7 PM
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Quickly: The Eagles look begin the 2018 campaign with a strong showing against a highly talented Florida Gulf Coast program. The Eagles and FGCU met for the first time in 2017, with Gulf Coast coming out on top 3-0. The Eagles finished the 2017 season with an 8-9-2 record and defeated Troy 2-1 in the first round of the Conference Tournament, before being eliminated by Coastal Carolina in the semifinals. Florida Gulf Coast continued their dominance in the ASUN winning their eighth straight conference championship. Gulf Coast continues to have success at home, posting a 70-18-10 record against opponents all time. FGCU also has the longest active conference title streak in the nation with eight. The Eagles return six of the 11 starters from last season and brought in 12 newcomers to add depth.
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Sunday, Aug. 19
Sport: Women's Soccer
Opponent: Chattanooga
Location: Statesboro, Ga. || Eagle Field
Time: 1 PM
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Quickly: Sunday marks the first time in 2018 that the Eagles will take the field at home inside the friendly confines of Eagle Field. The Blue and White will look to open the home season on a strong note playing an old foe from the SoCon. The Mocs from Chattanooga will return to Statesboro with the Eagles currently leading the series 13-6-1. In the last three meetings the Blue and White have outscored the Mocs 9-2, but have not seen Chattanooga since 2009. The Eagles return to Eagle Field after posting a 4-3-1 record at in Statesboro. The Blue and White will be at home for two games, before traveling to Gardner-Webb for a matchup on Sunday, Aug. 26.
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Of Note: Men's soccer is playing an exhibition at UNC Asheville on Saturday, Aug. 18, at 7 PM. Volleyball hosts Anderson in an exhibition match Thursday, Aug. 16, at 6 p.m. in Hanner.
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