RV Akron (5-2-2) vs. Georgia Southern (4-5-0)

• Georgia Southern heads up to Ohio to take on the Akron Zips for the conference opener.
• This is the first ever conference match for the Eagles as members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
• The Eagles are set to face the Zips for the first time in program history.
• This is also the first time Georgia Southern is playing a team from the state of Ohio.
• Akron has already opened conference play with a 0-0 2OT tie against #3 West Virginia.
• Akron was picked second in the MAC preseason poll, just behind West Virginia who will be heading to C-USA after the season. 
• The Zips are 4-0-1 at home this season, outscoring opponents 14-3 in those home matches. The Zips have only scored two goals on the road this season.