Sunday, August 26
Charleston, S.C.
2:00 p.m.
West Virginia University
vs
UNC Wilmington
Weekend Wraps Up vs. UNCW
August 25, 2018 02:39 PM | Men's Soccer
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The West Virginia University men's soccer team concludes its opening weekend at the Aaron Oltsky Memorial Soccer Classic in Charleston, South Carolina, with a neutral-site matchup against UNC Wilmington on Sunday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. ET.
The matchup of 1-0 teams comes after both teams opened the year with victories on Friday night at the Soccer Stadium at Patriots Point.
Live Stats | Twitter
"We look forward to the challenge that UNC Wilmington is going to present us," WVU coach Marlon LeBlanc said following Friday night's win. "Getting our legs up, flushing that lactic acid out, lots of hydration and trying to build that energy storage as well (will be important on our day off Saturday). There's a lot to do between these games, but at least we get to do it in a good mood."
Live stats can be found at Charleston.Statbroadcast.com. Additional updates, news and notes from Charleston will be available on social media by following and connecting with @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Last night's 2-0 victory at the College of Charleston improved WVU's record on opening weekend to 15-7-3 in LeBlanc's 13 seasons and 10-2-1 since 2012.
In LeBlanc's tenure, the Mountaineers are 8-1-3 in the opening weekend's second game.
SCOUTING UNC WILMINGTON
UNC Wilmington opened the season with a 4-0 victory over Stetson on Friday, in Charleston. UNCW held a 10-7 advantage in shots and a 5-3 edge in shots on goal in the contest. One of the Seahawks' goals game on a penalty.
Phillip Goodrum scored two goals, while David Lozano had a goal and an assist. In goal, Ryan Cretens made three saves.
Aidan Heaney is in his 18th season at UNCW and owns a 153-139-33 mark. He has led the Seahawks to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including in 2017, and three Colonial Athletics Association regular-season titles and a tournament crown in 2009.
SERIES HISTORY VS. THE SEAHAWKS
West Virginia is 1-0-1 all-time against UNCW, with both contests going into double overtime. The two teams played to a scoreless draw in 2009, in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Mountaineers won the following season in Morgantown, 3-2.
UP NEXT: HOME VS. AMERICAN
The Mountaineers return home to face American on Friday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m., at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. WVU soccer scarf ticket packages and single match tickets are on sale now at WVUGAME.com or by calling 1-800 WVU GAME.
LAST TIME OUT: SEASON-OPENING WIN
WVU opened the year with a 2-0 victory at the College of Charleston on Friday night. The Mountaineers won their season-opening game for the sixth time in the last eight seasons and benefited from goals by senior midfielder Joey Piatczyc in the 51st minute and junior midfielder Ethan Shim in the 72nd.
Shim's goal was the first of his career, while Piatczyc also earned an assist on the goal. The assist gives him 26 in his career, the second-most in program history and one shy of tying the program record of 27, set by Dan Stratford from 2004-07.
Additionally, sophomore goalkeeper Steven Tekesky made two saves in the win.
WVU soccer scarf ticket packages and single match tickets are on sale now at WVUGAME.com or by calling 1-800 WVU GAME. The scarf ticket package includes a scarf and 10 tickets to be used at any men's or women's soccer match during the 2018 regular season. Packages are just $30 and are available while supplies last. Single match tickets are $5 each, while tickets are $3 for groups of 10 or more. At the Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium ticket window, tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors and $3 for groups. The discounted online pricing will be available until kickoff on game day. Tickets for WVU students are free with a valid student I.D.
For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
The matchup of 1-0 teams comes after both teams opened the year with victories on Friday night at the Soccer Stadium at Patriots Point.
Live Stats | Twitter
"We look forward to the challenge that UNC Wilmington is going to present us," WVU coach Marlon LeBlanc said following Friday night's win. "Getting our legs up, flushing that lactic acid out, lots of hydration and trying to build that energy storage as well (will be important on our day off Saturday). There's a lot to do between these games, but at least we get to do it in a good mood."
Live stats can be found at Charleston.Statbroadcast.com. Additional updates, news and notes from Charleston will be available on social media by following and connecting with @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Last night's 2-0 victory at the College of Charleston improved WVU's record on opening weekend to 15-7-3 in LeBlanc's 13 seasons and 10-2-1 since 2012.
In LeBlanc's tenure, the Mountaineers are 8-1-3 in the opening weekend's second game.
SCOUTING UNC WILMINGTON
UNC Wilmington opened the season with a 4-0 victory over Stetson on Friday, in Charleston. UNCW held a 10-7 advantage in shots and a 5-3 edge in shots on goal in the contest. One of the Seahawks' goals game on a penalty.
Phillip Goodrum scored two goals, while David Lozano had a goal and an assist. In goal, Ryan Cretens made three saves.
Aidan Heaney is in his 18th season at UNCW and owns a 153-139-33 mark. He has led the Seahawks to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including in 2017, and three Colonial Athletics Association regular-season titles and a tournament crown in 2009.
SERIES HISTORY VS. THE SEAHAWKS
West Virginia is 1-0-1 all-time against UNCW, with both contests going into double overtime. The two teams played to a scoreless draw in 2009, in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Mountaineers won the following season in Morgantown, 3-2.
UP NEXT: HOME VS. AMERICAN
The Mountaineers return home to face American on Friday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m., at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. WVU soccer scarf ticket packages and single match tickets are on sale now at WVUGAME.com or by calling 1-800 WVU GAME.
LAST TIME OUT: SEASON-OPENING WIN
WVU opened the year with a 2-0 victory at the College of Charleston on Friday night. The Mountaineers won their season-opening game for the sixth time in the last eight seasons and benefited from goals by senior midfielder Joey Piatczyc in the 51st minute and junior midfielder Ethan Shim in the 72nd.
Shim's goal was the first of his career, while Piatczyc also earned an assist on the goal. The assist gives him 26 in his career, the second-most in program history and one shy of tying the program record of 27, set by Dan Stratford from 2004-07.
Additionally, sophomore goalkeeper Steven Tekesky made two saves in the win.
WVU soccer scarf ticket packages and single match tickets are on sale now at WVUGAME.com or by calling 1-800 WVU GAME. The scarf ticket package includes a scarf and 10 tickets to be used at any men's or women's soccer match during the 2018 regular season. Packages are just $30 and are available while supplies last. Single match tickets are $5 each, while tickets are $3 for groups of 10 or more. At the Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium ticket window, tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors and $3 for groups. The discounted online pricing will be available until kickoff on game day. Tickets for WVU students are free with a valid student I.D.
For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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