RICHMOND, Ky. – After five consecutive road games to open the season, the Eastern Kentucky University soccer team will play its first home game against the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs on Friday. Game time from EKU Soccer Field is scheduled for 4 p.m.
 
WHAT TO KNOW

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- EKU (2-2-1) is currently riding a two-game winning streak, with victories over IUPUI and Xavier. 

- In the Colonels' most recent matchup with Xavier, senior forward Jordan Foster scored from six yards out in the 86^th minute to lift the Colonels past the Musketeers, 1-0. 

- Foster has now scored in three straight games and recorded two straight game-winning goals. 

- Senior goalkeeper Anna Hall notched three saves and her 18^th career shutout in the win at Xavier. 

- All eight of the Colonels' shots were on target in their matchup with Xavier 

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
 
- Gardner-Webb is coming off a 1-0 overtime loss to Marshall. 

- Sophomore midfielder Stina Kleppe leads the Bulldogs with one goal on the season. 

- This will be only the second matchup ever between EKU and Gardner-Webb. The first match ended in a draw back in 2011. 

WHAT'S NEXT
 
- The Colonels will host East Tennessee State University on Tuesday, September 12^th. Game time is scheduled for 5 p.m.