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Men's Soccer

Rivalry Renews As Men’s Soccer Takes on FMU in Florence

The Matchup:
Converse (4-2) at Francis Marion (1-2-3)
Location: Hartzler Field | Florence, S.C.
Series: Converse leads 2-1-3
Last time: Draw 0-0, FMU advanced on PKs 4-2, Nov. 15, 2024
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Converse Notes:
  • The Valkyries enter the matchup on a four-game win streak after most recently defeating Bob Jones 3-2 on the road on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
  • Freshman Jacob Bandel had a part in all three of the team's goals on Tuesday, scoring the first goal and assisting on both second-half goals from junior Kade Smith.
  • The Valkyries allow an average of 2.00 goals per game. It is the highest of any team in Conference Carolinas with a winning record.
Francis Marion Notes:
  • The 2024 Conference Carolinas champions are off to a slow start in 2025, going 1-2-3 over their first five games. Their lone win is against Division-II newcomer Ferrum College 5-0 on Saturday, Sept. 20.
  • Francis Marion has recorded two shutouts this season, a 0-0 draw on the road against Mount Olive on Wednesday, Sept. 17 and their 5-0 victory on the road against Ferrum.
  • Senior Elian Aguilar Valencia and graduate student Othmane Karoumi lead the team in scoring with four points each. They have both scored two goals this season.

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Players Mentioned

Jacob Bandel

#22 Jacob Bandel

F
5' 11"
Freshman
Kade Smith

#15 Kade Smith

F
6' 0"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Jacob Bandel

#22 Jacob Bandel

5' 11"
Freshman
F
Kade Smith

#15 Kade Smith

6' 0"
Junior
F