MONTEVALLO, Ala. – Montevallo men's soccer will host its first two home contests of the year with games against Carson-Newman on Wednesday, Sept. 11, and Lander on Saturday, Sept. 14.

So Far This Season…
The Falcons opened the season strong with a pair of solid contests in Salisbury, N.C. After falling behind 3-0, Montevallo scored three goals in the second half to earn a 3-3 draw against Catawba on Thursday. Two of those goals came in the final two minutes while the Falcons played with a man down. Montevallo followed that up with a thrilling 1-0 win over Belmont Abbey. Mark Shoebridge scored a late goal in the 86^th minute to break the scoreless tie and secure the first win of the season for UM.

Scouting Carson-Newman: WATCH | LIVE STATS
Carson-Newman holds a 0-1-1 record through its first two games of the season, with a 2-2 draw against Trevecca Nazarene and a 1-0 loss to Young Harris. Mitchell Honcoop leads the team with two goals and four points. In goal, Federico Simonetti holds a 0-1-1 record with four saves and three goals against in 124 minutes played.

Scouting Lander: WATCH | LIVE STATS
Lander holds a 0-2 record through its first two games of the season, with a 0-2 loss to No. 3 Florida Tech and a 1-4 loss to Rollins. Charlie Bell scored the lone goal of the season, while Christian Hatley leads the team in shots with five. In goal, Juan Rodriguez holds a 0-2 record with six saves and five goals against in 148 minutes played.

Series History Against Carson-Newman:
Montevallo and Carson-Newman face off for the first time in 28 years. The Eagles hold a 1-0-1 advantage in the series, picking up a 1-0 win in 1995, while the teams had a 1-1 draw in 1996. This will be the first time Montevallo hosts Carson-Newman, as the previous contests were on the road.

Series History Against Lander:
Montevallo and Lander face off for the eleventh time, with the Bearcats holding a 6-4 advantage in the overall series. The two squads faced off as Peach Belt rivals, playing nine times through 2009-16. After a long hiatus, the two squads faced off once again in 2023. Lander took home a 3-0 victory in Greenwood, S.C. last year.

Player Highlights:
The Falcons had a trio of goal scorers after the opening weekend. Mark Shoebridge scored a pair of goals, while Seth Acton and Sebastian Flores have found the back of the net once. Cristobal Porter leads the team in assists with two, while Jens Krieger has one through the first two games. Tomas Valles has recorded four saves and allowed three goals in 180 minutes played.

Kickoff on Wednesday evening is set for 6:00 p.m. CST.