WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Riding a three-game winning streak, the UNCW women's soccer team returns home on Sunday, Sept. 12, to welcome in-state foe Charlotte to the UNCW Soccer Stadium for a 4 p.m. non-conference contest.
Sunday's game can be seen online via FloFC.com (subscription required) with
Jim Whitmeyer and
Tom Lamont calling the action. In addition, live stats will be available at UNCWStats.com.
The Seahawks stand 3-1-0 on the season after posting a 2-0 shutout victory at Coastal Carolina last Sunday. UNCW used goals by junior forward
Jordan Faveri and redshirt senior midfielder
Morgan Nanni along with a three-save performance by freshman goalkeeper
Kaylie Bierman to secure the verdict.
Faveri and Nanni are tied for the team lead with three goals apiece, while Faveri owns the top spot with two assists and eight total points. Bierman has authored a 1.00 goals against average in her four starts and has won the Colonial Athletic Association's Rookie of the Week Award in each of the last two weeks.
Charlotte carries a 4-2-0 record into Sunday's tilt after defeating the College of Charleston, 3-1, on Thursday night at Transamerica Field. Freshman midfielder
Macey Bader netted the first two goals of her college career in the victory as the 49ers held Charleston to just three shots.
Bader paces the 49ers offensively with seven points on the strength of two goals and three assists while sophomore midfielder
Piper Biziorek has tallied a team-high three markers.
FIVE FACTS TO KNOW
History Lesson – The Seahawks have won three of the last four installments against Charlotte after their 3-1 victory at Transamerica Field on Feb. 21, 2021. The 49ers lead the all-time series by a 6-5-0 margin.
Welcome Back – Charlotte is making its first appearance at the UNCW Soccer Stadium since Aug. 31, 2014, when the Seahawks claimed a 4-2 victory.
Home Run – UNCW is 11-3-0 in its last 14 home games dating back to the 2019 campaign.
Faveri Factor – Junior forward
Jordan Faveri has been involved in five of the Seahawks' seven goals this season. The Guelph, Ontario, Canada, native has three goals with two assists.
One is the Loneliest Number – UNCW has conceded one goal or less in 10 of its last 14 games.
