Panthers Host Samford, Journey to Florida in Two-Match Week

ATLANTA – Georgia State ladies’s soccer (3-2-0) seems to bounce again this week with a two-match slate that begins at dwelling towards Samford on Thursday, Sept. 4, earlier than hitting the highway for a Sunday showdown at Florida. Thursday’s dwelling match kicks off at 7 p.m. on the GSU Soccer Complex, whereas Sunday’s contest in Gainesville is about for six p.m. and can air on ESPN+.

Panthers Open Week at Home

The Panthers return to Atlanta after splitting final week’s matches, defeating Kennesaw State 4-0 earlier than falling 0-3 on the highway at nationally-ranked South Carolina. Against Kennesaw State, junior Emily Glenn delivered her first profession multi-goal match, scoring twice to steer a commanding effort. Reese Gordon added a aim and an help, whereas Gabriela Gonzalez arrange two targets within the victory.

Through 5 matches, Georgia State has scored 15 targets on 95 pictures whereas not permitting a aim at dwelling. Team captain Aaliyah Faddoul leads the squad in pictures (29) and has tallied 4 assists, whereas junior switch Hina Suzuki has discovered the web 4 instances in her first season as a Panther. Gordon (two targets, one help) and Glenn (two targets) proceed to tempo a balanced assault that options seven completely different aim scorers already this season.

In aim, junior Ariana Anderson has began all 5 matches, recording three shutouts and a season-high 12 saves towards South Carolina. She owns a 1.04 targets towards common with 22 complete saves.

Match 1: Georgia State vs. Samford (Sept. 4, 7 p.m)

Samford (1-2-1) makes the journey to Atlanta following a troublesome non-conference slate that has already included SEC opponents (Auburn, Alabama). Thursday’s assembly would be the first between the 2 packages since 2014, when Samford earned a slim 2-1 victory.

Match 2: Georgia State at Florida (Sept. 7, 6 p.m)

The Panthers then head south to face Florida (3-2-0) at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.  The Gators traveled to Atlanta final season and got here away with the victory 2-0 over the Panthers. 

By the Numbers

• Georgia State has outscored opponents 15-5 this season.

• The Panthers are averaging 19.0 pictures per sport and have allowed greater than 10 opponent pictures simply as soon as (South Carolina).

• GSU has produced seven completely different aim scorers in 5 matches.

• The Panthers are +16 in nook kicks this yr (30-14).

This Week’s Schedule

• Thursday, Sept. 4 – vs. Samford – 7:00 p.m. | GSU Soccer Complex

• Sunday, Sept. 7 – at Florida – 6:00 p.m. | Gainesville, Fla.| ESPN+