CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – On Saturday Tiger soccer will be traveling to Barbourville, for their last match outside of conference play as they face Union College for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff.
LAST TIME OUT
- In the Tigers last matchup, they were able to take down Shawnee State, 3-1.
- Connor Pugh led the way for Campbellsville as he was able to score goals in the 2nd and 87th minutes of play.
- Azad Illiozer was also able to capitalize on a 3rd minute goal, quickly putting CU up 3-0.
- The Tigers were able to get the win, but a goal with two seconds remaining eliminated Campbellsville's shutout attempt.
SCOUTING UNION
- Entering play on Saturday, the Bulldogs hold a record of 7-5-1.
- Both Campbellsville and Union have played Bluefield and Bethel. The Tigers won those matches 6-0 and 1-0, while Union lost to Bethel 2-0, while defeating Bluefield 3-1.
- Edson Bangali has been the top performer for the Bulldogs, leading the team in goals (5), assists (7), shots (34), and shots on goal (18).
HISTORY VS UNION
- In previous meetings with the Bulldogs, the Tigers hold a record of 0-1-1 since 2005.
- They last matched up last season as Union visited Finley Stadium and was able to pull out a 3-2 win.
- In this match, the Tigers trailed early as Union was able score a goal 34 seconds into play.
- Connor Grant then put together the equalizer in the 24th minute of the match.
- However, two second half goals were too much for CU to handle, falling 3-2.
CU BY THE NUMBERS
- On the Tiger's season, they rank in the top 10 of the NAIA in shutouts per game (0.67), shots per game (20.44), total shutouts (6), and goals per game (4).
- Azad Illiozer also ranks 13th in the country with three game winning goals, averaging 0.33 per match.
- In goal, Owen Stott has had success ranking 13th in the country averaging 0.68 goals against per game.
After Saturday's evening tilt with Union, the Tigers will return to MSC action, traveling to Williamsburg, Ky. on October 16
th, to play the University of the Cumberlands at 7:30 p.m. ET.
