Game Preview: Presbyterian College Blue Hose vs. Radford Highlanders
CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women’s soccer team is set to make its return to the home field following a three-week break, facing off against the Radford Highlanders on Saturday at 7:00 PM. This match marks the beginning of an eight-game stretch within the Big South Conference.
So far this season, head coach Matt Smith’s squad has completed its non-conference games with a record of 3 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. As they prepare for the Highlanders, the team is looking to secure a spot in the upcoming Big South tournament, aiming to replicate last year’s success.
Match Details
When: Saturday, September 20
Teams: Presbyterian College (3-4-1) vs. Radford (3-3-1)
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
Probable Starters for Presbyterian College
- #1 Gracie Moulton (So. | Lexington, S.C.)
- #6 Lindsey Malyszek (Sr. | Aiken, S.C.)
- #9 Cassidy Oldham (So. | Southport, N.C.)
- #10 Allie Williams (So. | Oak Ridge, N.C.)
- #11 Lina Müller (Sr. | Schriesheim, Germany)
- #12 Emma Brown (R-So. | Burlington, N.C.)
- #16 Ella Williams (Sr. | Dacula, Ga.)
- #18 Emilia Lieber (Jr. | Pullach, Germany)
- #19 Isabel Lasota (Sr. | Avon, Conn.)
- #20 Lyla Chadd (Jr. | Charlotte, N.C.)
- #28 Sloan Spees (Sr. | Dacula, Ga.)
Evaluating the Highlanders
Radford enters this match under mixed circumstances, currently led by head coach Ben Sohrabi, who is in his 31st season and has a remarkable history of leading the team to nine Big South Tournament Championships. The Highlanders have accumulated three victories this season, with only one win coming against another NCAA Division I competitor, a 2-1 victory over Morehead State on September 7. In that contest, Abby Walsh scored the decisive goal in the 73rd minute.
The Highlanders most recently faced a setback, losing 4-2 to ETSU, with all six goals being scored in a high-scoring second half. Radford’s previous season concluded with a semifinal loss to High Point, where they were on the verge of victory, only to concede a goal in the dying moments and ultimately fell in overtime.
Recent Performance of the Blue Hose
In their last outing, the Blue Hose faced the College of Charleston, suffering a 2-0 defeat with goals conceded in the 40th and 67th minutes, marking their record in away games at 1-2 this season. Lindsey Malyszek has been a key player, leading the team with three goals. Additionally, five other players have contributed goals this season, showcasing a balance in the attacking lineup.
Notably, Allie Williams has recorded three assists, the second highest in the conference, while Sloan Spees is poised to set a new school record with a single goal. Currently sitting at 16 career goals, Spees is one strike away from breaking Sara Simpson’s record, which has stood for 12 years.
