The Matchup
Converse (1-1-0) vs Bob Jones University (2-0-1)
Location: Alumni Stadium, Greenville, S.C.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
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The Series
Converse University will look to get back on the winning track against Bob Jones on Saturday night in their first ever match between the two programs. Converse is coming off a tough loss to Mars Hill, while Bob Jones will be looking to remain unbeaten on the season.
Converse Notes:
- The Valkyries are 1-1 on the season with a win over Columbia College (S.C.) and a loss to Mars Hill University earlier this week.
- Converse is averaging 2.50 goals per game this season, 20.0 shots per game and 3.0 saves per contest.
- In two starts this season Tim Boeckstaens leads the team in goals (2), points (4) and total shots (6).
- Gero Wolters and Jaxon Keene each have a goal and an assist a piece this season to tie for second on the team in total points with three.
- David Windmiller has played all 180 minutes in goal this season for the Valkyries and has made six saves on 25 shots. Windmiller has a .667 save percentage and a 1.50 goals against average.
Coaches Quote:
"After the first game we learned a lot about creating chances," Converse University head soccer coach
Rob Miller said. "I think half the battle is creating chances and the other half is finishing chances. I think that we did a good job of creating chances…now we just need to finish those chances."
Bob Jones Notes:
- The Bruins are 2-0-1 on the season and they defeated Southern Wesleyan 2-1 in their season opener.
- In the Bruins home opener, they played to a scoreless tie against Truett McConnell University.
- Bob Jones is averaging 1.33 goals per game, 20.3 shots per game and 9.0 saves per contest.
- Mario Figueroa leads the team in goals scored (2) and points (4) despite coming off the bench in every match.
- Gasheed Lareche and Eli Solomon are both tied for second on the team with a pair of goals on the season.
- Chris Monczewski has played in every game in goal this season and made two starts in the process. Over 184 minutes of game time, Monczewski has made 17 saves on 21 shots faced.
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