BLUFFTON, S.C. - To conclude a two-game home stand, USCB soccer looks to get back in the win column on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as the Sand Sharks will entertain Warner at Fin Land Field for a noon kickoff.
About USCB
USCB returns to the pitch with a 4-5 overall record and a 0-2 mark in Sun Conference games. It is the first time this year the Sand Sharks have been below .500.
The Sand Sharks have struggled early in league play, as they have yet to record a goal against conference foes. They have had plenty of chances, as they are averaging 10.5 shots per game. League rivals are averaging three goals per game against USCB and have averaged 10.5 shots on goal per game.
Nine Sand Sharks have recorded a goal this year, and seven of those players have tallied multiple goals. Senior forward Anna Gignilliat leads the team with seven goals, which is already tied for the fifth-most in a single season.
Logan Leask continues to man the net for USCB, as the senior has started all nine games. She has a sub-2.00 goals against average and has recorded 32 saves in 745 minutes of action.
Scouting Warner
Warner travels to Bluffton with a 2-7 overall mark and a 1-2 record in TSC contests. The Royals are currently on a one-game win streak and sport a 1-2 mark in road games this season. The Royals' lone road win this year was in its last game, as they upended Webber International, 1-0, in Babson Park, Fla.
Warner has scored 10 goals in nine games this year, as Maddie Manzke leads the team with five goals in nine starts. She is the only Royal to record multiple goals this year, as five other teammates have posted one goal each.
Denise Ortiz, Cristina Clements and Rachel DeWeerd are tied for the team lead in assists, as all three have two assists apiece.
Mackenzie Spurling has seen the most consistent playing time in goal for Warner this year, as she has played in seven games (five starts). She has posted almost 500 minutes in net and has corralled 24 saves.
Follow It Live
There will be live stats and a live stream for the conference match. The live stream and stats link can be found by clicking HERE.
What's Next?
USCB will make the trek to Miami Gardens, Fla. on Saturday, Oct. 12 to take on Florida Memorial. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
