GAME DAY CENTRAL
University of Montevallo (2-1-2) at Valdosta State (2-2)
When: Friday, September 27
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Where: Valdosta, Georgia
Field: Valdosta Soccer Complex
Location: 1500 North Patterson Street | Valdosta, Georgia | 31698
Kickoff: 6 p.m.
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ALL-TIME SERIES BREAKDOWN
Montevallo vs. Valdosta State
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All-Time:Â 0-4-0
Away:Â 0-2-0
Home:Â 0-2-0
Neutral:Â 0-0-0
Montevallo is has never beaten the Blazers. Â
Last Meeting:Â The Falcons and Blazers last met on Sept. 16, 2018 in Montevallo, AL. Valdosta State topped the Falcons 2-1.
Streaks:Â The current streak in the series is four by the Blazers. Valdosta State has won every game in the series dating back to the first meeting on Sept. 11, 2011.
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Series Notes:Â Montevallo has been outscored in the series 9-3 by the Blazers. Montevallo has only been shutout once all-time in the series.
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NEWS AND NOTES
- The Falcons open conference play on the road at Valdosta State.
- Montevallo enters conference play 2-1-2 overall on the season. The only blemish on the schedule for the Falcons this year is a 3-1 loss to Louisiana Tech University.
- Montevallo enters the match on a two game win streak fowling a 3-0 win over Tampa and a 2-1 win against Florida Tech.
- Valdosta State enters the conference opener 2-2 on the season and are currently on a two game win streak following a 2-0 win over Young Harris and a 2-0 win over Albany State.
- The Blazers are 0-1 at home this season. This will be the first true road contest of the season for the Falcons. Montevallo is 1-1-0 on the season in neutral site matches.
TEAM LEADERS
MONTEVALLO
- Annie Mason leads the Falcons defensively this season with 24 saves and only two goals allowed. Mason is the GSC leader in goals against average (.450), save percentage (.923) and is tied for the lead in the GSC in shut outs (2). Mason has twice been named the GSC Defender of the Week this season.
- The Falcons offensive attack is led by a group of seven players that all scored one goal this season. Senior Tylor Ring, juniors Kira Bochard and Alye Darnell, sophomores, Medhali Hernandez, Romee Contreras, and Melanie Stevens, and freshman Kaeri Ward have all found the back-of-the-net once this season.
- Senior Michaila Franklin leads the Falcons in assists this season with two.
- Ward leads the Falcons in shots-on-goal with eight so far. Sophomore Medhali Hernandez has put up a team-leading 23 shots this season.
- Stevens, along with juniors Hannah Waki and Christiane Malone make up a back line that has played over 1,300 minutes this season. Waki leads the way with 470 minutes so far. The Falcons defense, along with the keeper Mason, has only allowed two goals to NCAA Division II opponents this season.
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VALDOSTA STATE
- The Blazers are led by Riley Tennant and Ashley Lewis who have each scored two goals this season for the Blazers.
- On the defensive end, Caroline Embler leads the Blazers in goal with 19 saves and only two goals allowed.
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