No. 5 Clemson Soccer Faces NC State at Historic Riggs Field Saturday
NC State Match Information
Who: No. 5 Clemson Tigers (7-1-2, 2-1-1 ACC) vs. NC State (3-7, 0-4 ACC)
When: Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Historic Riggs Field, Clemson, S.C.
Watch: ACC Network Extra (http://es.pn/2dlSLCD)
Live Stats: ClemsonTigers.com
(http://stats.statbroadcast.
Follow: @ClemsonMSoccer on Twitter and Instagram
Next Match – Clemson vs. Charlotte on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:00 p.m. (Clemson, S.C.)
Clemson Notes:
- The Tigers are currently on a five-match unbeaten streak after a draw at Coastal Carolina Tuesday night.
- With the draw against the Chanticleers, the Tigers have recorded three straight shutouts and have only allowed one goal in the last five matches.
- Sophomore Ximo Miralles is 4th in the ACC for saves per game with 3.75.
- Clemson currently sits 3rd in the Atlantic Division behind Louisville and Wake Forest.
- The Tigers are ranked No. 2 in the second NCAA RPI.
- Clemson is ranked No. 5 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Poll, No. 5 by Soccer America, and No. 4 by Top Drawer Soccer.
NC State Notes:
- The Wolfpack are currently 3-7-4 overall and are looking for their first ACC win of the season.
- Redshirt senior Alex McCauley has recorded 900 minutes in net for the Wolfpack and has allowed 19 goals with 24 saves.
- The German midfielder Julius Duchscherer leads NC State with 10 points, recording four goals and two assists.
- Redshirt sophomore Ade Taiwo from Raleigh, N.C. is second on the team with three goals in just six games played.
- The Wolfpack fell in a close match at Wake Forest on Sept. 24 by a score of 1-0.
Series Notes:
- Clemson’s all-time record against NC State is 36-14-7.
- The Tigers have defeated the Wolfpack seven consecutive times dating back to 2009.
Promotions:
- Kids wearing a youth sports jersey receive free admission, and the parents can purchase tickets for three dollars.
