BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Campbell women's soccer (1-2, 1-1) returns to the pitch on the road at Radford (1-1, 0-1) on Sunday, a week removed from having its eight-match home unbeaten streak snapped.
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LAST TIME OUT
In a battle of Big South heavyweights, High Point defeated Campbell 2-0 at the Eakes Athletics Complex last Sunday.
Elyssa Nowowieski had two shots that richocheted off the post and bar while Emma Bushee and Jessica Donald each tallied a goal on frame.
SCOUTING RADFORD
Radford hosts its first Big South match of the season, and first since 2019, on Sunday afternoon.
The Highlanders defeated Roanoke College 8-0 to begin the season before falling on the road at Presbyterian, 1-0. Radford led PC 14-10 in shots but a Blue Hose goal in the 83' minute sunk the Highlanders. Senior midfielder Lily McLane led the Highlanders with four shots, including two on target in the loss.
Kennedy Dunnings was selected as the Big South Defender Player of the Week on Feb. 16 after helping lead the backline to a clean sheet against Roanoke.
Radford was picked to finish second in the Big South preseason poll, receiving one first-place vote. Kayla Thomas was selected as the preseason Defensive Player of the Year after winning the award in 2019 while returning goal scorer Gabi Paupst was selected as the preseason Offensive Player of the Year.
Longtime head coach Ben Soharbi leads the Highlanders in his Big South record 26th season.
SERIES HISTORY
Campbell is 8-10-1 all-time against Radford. The Highlanders earned a 3-2 victory the last time both sides met in the semifinals of the Big South Championships. The Camels topped Radford 1-0 in the regular season matchup in 2019 behind a Katie Lockwood goal in the 50th minute.
IN THE NATIONAL RANKS
Rank No. 11 nationally and No. 1 in Big South averaging 8.33 corner kicks per game
Rank No. 43 nationally and No. 3 in Big South averaging 15.67 shots per game
Elyssa Nowowieski ranks No. 45 nationally and No. 4 in the Big South averaging 4.0 shots per game
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Outdoor events, previously limited to Campbell students and faculty/staff only, also expand to allow parents of participating CU student-athletes. The policy does not include children or extended family members. All parents must be preregistered through their student-athlete, and present a valid ID for entry. Preregistration is required for admittance at all events, with links available on each sport's schedule page at GoCamels.com. No one will be admitted without reserving a seat and presenting a valid Campbell ID.
NEXT UP
Campbell hosts USC Upstate at the Eakes Athletics Complex on Sunday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m.
