Boone, N.C. - App State women's soccer begins the 2021 season against UNC Asheville on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex.
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The game was originally scheduled at UNC Asheville, but the game was moved due to inclement weather.
About the Mountaineers
The Mountaineers finished 1-1 in preseason play during its two exhibition contests, falling against ETSU and having a shutout against UNCG.
App State returns eight of its 11 starters from last season, including five of its top eight leading goal scorers, while 12 newcomers make their debut. In addition, App State returns starting goalkeeper, Kerry Eagleston, between the posts.
The Mountaineers have not faced a season opener at Ted Mack since 2017 against High Point. In the last 10 years, the Mountaineers have gone 6-4 overall in season openers.
The Apps finished last season with a 6-11-1 mark overall and a 4-6-0 record in league play.
Scouting UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville fell 0-3 in its exhibition contest against Georgia Southern. The Bulldogs went 2-7 overall and in the conference last season. UNC Asheville returns starter, Skyler Chillson, who led the team in goals, along with starter, Gillian Oyos, who had one goal last season.
Series History
App State is 8-2 against UNC Asheville in the last 10 matchups. In the most recent contest in 2019, Olivia Cohen tallied her first goal in the 38th minute, followed by another score from Hayley Boyles, and an assist by Emma McGibany. In the contest, a season-high of nine shots were on target with six of the attempts being scored on.
What's Next
App State returns to action on Sunday against Charlotte at 6 p.m. at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. The home match against the 49ers is the first of eight home matches that will be streamed on ESPN+
