RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University soccer team will play its home opener against Cleveland State on Friday, August 28. First touch is set for 5:00 p.m. at EKU Soccer Field. The Colonels will also host UNCG Sunday, August 30 at EKU Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
WHAT TO KNOW Live Video I Live Stats I Live Tweets- Eastern is 6-2-2 all-time in home openers at EKU Soccer Field. In last year's home opener, the Colonels routed Alabama A&M, 7-0.
- EKU opened the season last weekend with a pair of road losses to Western Carolina (3-0) and UNC Asheville (2-1).
- Sophomore
Emmi Carroll scored the Colonels' first goal of the season off a free kick in the 86
th minute against UNC Asheville.
- Cleveland State finished the 2014 season with a record of 8-8-3.
- The Vikings enter the weekend led by senior Chloe Fadenholz, who has two goals on the year.
- CSU is fresh off a convincing win against Chicago State, 7-0
- UNCG went 9-8-3 during the 2014 season.
- The Spartans are led by seniors Zoe Fishman and Candice Forbes, who have two goals apiece.
- UNCG enters the weekend 0-2 on the year, with losses to Loyola Chicago and High Point. The Spartans will play at Kentucky on Friday before travelling down to Richmond.
UP NEXT Following this weekend, EKU hits the road again to play East Tennessee State next Wednesday, September 2, in Johnson City, Tennessee.
