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Men's Soccer Graham Cooper

PREVIEW: Eagles Set to Take On UNC Asheville on Sunday

STATESBORO – The Georgia Southern men's soccer team will take on the UNC Asheville Bulldogs on Sunday, August 28, at Greenwood Soccer Field in Asheville, NC. Kickoff for the match is set for 2 p.m.

The Eagles (0-1-0) and the Bulldogs (0-1-0) both come into the match with a loss each, after Georgia Southern fell to Presbyterian 1-0 on the road, and UNC Asheville fell to UNC Greensboro on the road, 5-1.

This is the first meeting since 2014 between the two programs, a match that the Eagles won 3-0. Sunday's match will be the eighth overall matchup between the two. UNCA won the first three meetings in the series, but the Eagles have won four straight, dating back to 1998.

Georgia Southern also had a 2-1 road record over the Bulldogs, with wins coming in 1998 (5-0) and 2013 (1-0).

In GS's previous game, the Eagles outshot Presbyterian 11-9. Hilary Odhiambo led the way for the Eagles with shots, tallying four shots with three shots-on-goal.

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The Eagles will host their home opener on Sunday, September 4 against Charlotte. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
 
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Players Mentioned

Hilary Odhiambo

#15 Hilary Odhiambo

F/MF
5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Hilary Odhiambo

#15 Hilary Odhiambo

5' 6"
Freshman
F/MF