Sept. 24, 2009
The No. 25 University of South Carolina men’s soccer team (4-1-1) travels to face Southern Conference foe Davidson (5-1-1) on Friday at Alumni Field in Davidson, N.C. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
GAME INFORMATION
South Carolina at Davidson
Date: Friday, September 25, 2009
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Davidson, N.C.
Stadium: Alumni Stadium
Series: South Carolina leads 19-6-1
South Carolina leads 8-4-1 in Davidson
Series Information
South Carolina owns a 19-6-1 upperhand in the all-time series against the Wildcats, including an 8-4-1 mark in games played in Davidson. The Gamecocks have won four consecutive matches in the series between the two schools, including a 4-0 win last season in Columbia.
Berson Collects 425th Career Victory
South Carolina head men’s soccer coach Mark Berson collected his 425th career victory (including one-year total from The Citadel) when the Gamecocks defeated Northern Illinois last week competing at the Lakeside Classic in Evanston, Ill. Berson ranks as one of the most celebrated coaches in NCAA men’s soccer history.
Gamecocks Back In Soccer America Top 25
The Gamecocks are once again ranked in the top 25, as South Carolina is No. 25 in this week’s Soccer America Top 25 poll after a stellar weekend at the Lakeside Classic.
Lakeside Classic A Success
South Carolina traveled to the Lakeside Classic hosted by Northwestern University last weekend and battled against a tough tournament field. The Gamecocks tied then-No. 25 Northwestern 0-0 in double-overtime and followed with a 1-0 victory over Northern Illinois. Goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer and defenders Mario Burstein and Will Traynor were selected to the all-tournament squad.
Carolina In NCAA Statistics
The Gamecocks rank among the top 10 in several NCAA statistical categories as a team. The squad ranks tied for 10th with a 0.67 shutout percentage, eighth in team goals against average (0.32) and sixth in team save percentage (0.913). Individually, goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer ranks 12th in goals against average (0.32) and is tied for 10th with a .909 save percentage.
Up Next For South Carolina
The Gamecocks will travel to ACC foe NC State next Tuesday for a 7 p.m. matchup at Dail Soccer Stadium in Raleigh.
