Who: vs. Samford When: Friday, September 30 Where: Greensboro, N.C. | UNCG Soccer Stadium Time: Noon Tickets: FREE ADMISSION Live Stats | ESPN+

Who: vs. Chattanooga When: Sunday, October 2 Where: Greensboro, N.C. | UNCG Soccer Stadium Time: 2:00 p.m. Tickets: FREE ADMISSION Senior Day - Prior to the game UNCG will be recognizing its four seniors. Live Stats | ESPN+

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women's soccer team resumes Southern Conference (SoCon) play tomorrow, Friday, September 30 with reigning 2021 Conference Regular Season and Tournament Champions Samford.
 
UNCG follows the game up with Chattanooga on Sunday, October 2.
 
The Spartans enter the weekend 5-4-1 overall and 1-0 in SoCon play.
 
UNCG SOCCER STADIUM INFORMATION
Gate entry: 
Fans should enter at the main gate into the soccer stadium located off of West Drive below the tennis courts. Gates are open to fans one hour prior to the start of the match.
 
Parking:
Parking is free in the Walker Deck one hour prior to the start of the match. Fans parking in the Walker Deck should follow West Drive down to the main entrance of the soccer stadium. 
 
Food and Beverages:
Concessions will not be open for Sunday's game. Due to concessions being closed, fans are permitted to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages into the soccer stadium for Sunday's game.
 
SOCON WEEKLY HONORS

• Abby Buchholz was named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week after assisting the team in recording back-to-back shutouts.
• The senior goalkeeper earned the first recognition for the Spartans this season.

SPARTANS' LAST TIME OUT

• UNCG shut out East Carolina University, who was receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches national poll.
• Gabi Santora and Ava Kiss each scored a goal in the 2-0 victory.
• Senior goalkeeper Abby Buchholz had three saves in her third shutout of the season 

SPARTAN STATS

• Senior Maddy Gilhool leads the Spartans with five goals and 11 points.
• Freshman Ryen Ortiz and Morton are second on the team with two goals each.
• Five Spartans have scored on goal each.
• Gabi Santora and Ava Kiss each have two assists each.
• Buchholz has averaged 1.25 goals against this season, starting and playing in 10 games.

SCOUTING SAMFORD

• Samford was voted as the preseason favorite to win the 2022 SoCon women's soccer title, as it is the defending regular season and tournament champion.
• Kyla Reynolds, Taylor Yount, Mary Raymond, and Kylie Gazza were selected for the Preseason All-Conference Team.
• The Bulldogs are 0-1-1 in the SoCon, most recently tying with Mercer, 2-2.
• Samford is 4-3-4 overall with four shutouts and a 0-0 tie against then-No. 12 Ole Miss.
• Kylie Gazza leads the team with three goals and one assist, good for seven points.
• Whitaker Buchanan and Ella Simpson have two goals a piece.
• Morgan McAsian has started and played in 10 games in net for the Bulldogs, giving up six goals for a 0.63 goals against average, second in the conference.
• McAsian has been named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week twice this season.

ALL-TIME HISTORY

• The Bulldogs lead the all-time series 5-10-1.
• Last year, Samford won 3-0 in Birmingham, Alabama.
• The Bulldogs are on a four-game win streak against the Spartans.

SCOUTING CHATTANOOGA

• Chattanooga was voted to finish above the Spartans, fifth in the SoCon Preseason Coaches Poll.
• Maggie Shaw was named to the Preseason All-Conference Team.
• The Mocs opened SoCon play with a pair of wins last weekend, defeating Mercer, 1-0, and The Citadel, 2-1.
• Clarissa Salinas, Mackenzie Smith, and Shelby Hash have each scored two goals this season.
• Salinas leads the team with six points.
• Birna Johannsdottir has three assists to lead the team.
• Caroline Ekern has played in eight games in net for Chattanooga, giving up 10 goals with a 1.49 goals against average.

ALL-TIME HISTORY

• UNCG leads the all-time series 21-3-4.
• The two teams tied last year 0-0 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.