MSOC Gameday Central vs. Bluefield

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Tigers seek first home win as Bluefield College visits for the first time since 2012

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – In the latter part of a doubleheader, Tiger soccer seeks their first home win of the 2019 season as Bluefield College visits Finley Stadium on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
 
The match will be broadcasted live on the CU Sports Network starting at 7:45 as Zach Clements will be on the call. Fans can watch online at CampbellsvilleTigers.com/watch or stream the game on the Roku and Apple TV apps on their televisions.
 
Last matchup against Saint Xavier
  • Heading into Wednesday, the Tigers are coming off of a 2-0 victory over Saint Xavier on Saturday.
  • In the matchup versus the Cougars, Campbellsville used an early goal by Azad Illiozer to control the game for a majority of the night.
  • Outshooting the Cougars 16-5, the Tigers held Saint Xavier without a shot on goal all evening.
  • A late goal by Connor Grant in the 80thsealed the victory for Campbellsville, allowing them to improve to 2-1.
 
Early look into the Rams' season
  • The Rams are 1-2 after falling to Piedmont International and Pikeville and defeating Cincinnati Christian.
  • Their loan goal on the season came in the victory versus Cincinnati Christian on an 18thminute goal by Carleek Owens.
  • Keegan Brade has led the Rams in goal as he has tallied 18 saves with four goals allowed.
 
History vs. Bluefield
  • In four matches since 2010, the Tigers are 3-1 against the Rams.
  • Bluefield defeated Campbellsville in their last meeting 1-0, on November 18, 2017.
  • However, when the Rams visit Campbellsville, the Tigers have never allowed a goal, and sit at a record of 2-0.
 
Season Stats for the Tigers
  • In the Tigers three matches this season, they have outscored opponents 15-4.
  • Each of the four goals came in the team's loan loss versus the #1 ranked Central Methodist Eagles.
  • Campbellsville has been led by Haylen West and Gustavo Izzo who have tallied three goals each.
 
After Wednesday's match against Bluefield, the Tigers will wait a week before visiting Indiana Wesleyan University. The Tigers and Wildcats will matchup on Wednesday, September 18that 7 p.m. ET.
 
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Players Mentioned

Connor Grant

#5 Connor Grant

D
6' 3"
Sophomore
Cannock, England
Gustavo Izzo

#17 Gustavo Izzo

F
6' 2"
Senior
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Haylen West

#20 Haylen West

F
5' 11"
Senior
Auckland, New Zealand

Players Mentioned

Connor Grant

#5 Connor Grant

6' 3"
Sophomore
Cannock, England
D
Gustavo Izzo

#17 Gustavo Izzo

6' 2"
Senior
Sao Paulo, Brazil
F
Haylen West

#20 Haylen West

5' 11"
Senior
Auckland, New Zealand
F