Soccer semifinalists seek payback
October 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
BY MICHAEL BULLOCK
For The Patriot-News
Seeking an appropriate theme for the semifinals of the District 3 boys’ soccer tournament?
Payback certainly fits.
Considering four semis are rematches of games that took place a season ago, avenging 2006 setbacks will be on plenty of minds. Tack on a fifth semi featuring two teams that scrapped earlier this season and a prevailing thought stretches further.
Only the Class AA match at Manheim Central High School (5:30) between top-seeded Palmyra (19-3) and No. 5 Susquehannock (15-3-2) carries no historical storyline.
Remember: All four 3-AA survivors have qualified for next week’s state tournament. Only the top three in AAA and A advance.
Hershey (16-5) vs. Manheim Central (20-2) at Susquehanna Twp. H.S. (7:30) is a rematch of last year’s Class AA final, captured 2-1 in overtime by the Barons.
A strong effort by Central’s defensive backfield helped the Barons tame Elco 3-0 in Saturday’s quarters. How that group contends with the Trojans tandem of Kyle Patrick (33 goals, 9 assists) and Mike Kozak (13g, 32a) will be one key.
Red Land (19-1-2) vs. Mechanicsburg (16-5-2) at Hersheypark Stadium (7:30). These teams collided in the 2006 round-of-16, with the Wildcats posting a 4-0 success. Mechanicsburg All-American Bobby Warshaw had three goals in last year’s scrap, but he’s now a Stanford freshman.
Still, perpetual threat Gaetano Panuccio (22g, 7a) netted three scores in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime win over Cumberland Valley.
Deon Rehm (21g, 15a), Mid-Penn player of the year Jordan Torres (13g, 10), Tyler Fettrow (12g, 11a), Michael Urich (12g, 4a) and Alex Mendoza (7g, 6a) fuel unselfish Red Land, unbeaten in its last 19 and unscored upon in its last four.
Central Dauphin (16-5-1) vs. Manheim Twp. (21-2-1) at Hersheypark Stadium (5:30). These perennially powerful sides met on opening night, with CD falling 2-1 to the three-time defending 3-AAA champs at Cumberland Valley.
Turbo-charged Rams striker Braden Gross (17g, 6a) can cause myriad problems. Plus, CD’s backfield of Justin Garner, Steven Gartner, Lucas Starsinic and Harry Snyder must remain patient against a possession-minded group with an assortment of attacking types.
Camp Hill (16-5) vs. Reading Holy Name (12-6-1) at Manheim Central H.S. (7:30) is a rematch of a 2006 Class A quarterfinal claimed in penalty kicks (8-7) by the Blue Jays.
Though junior heavy, the Lions still feature plenty of players with long memories. Camp Hill’s Ian Nisley (21g, 4a) was Mid-Penn Capital player of the year, but Neil Gallagher (10g, 7a), Nick Kline (6g, 7a) and Josh Hoy (11g, 8a) are capable finishers, too.
Halifax (21-1) vs. Antietam (15-6) at Susquehanna Twp. H.S. (5:30). Last season, Halifax dropped a 3-1 decision to Antietam’s Mounts. Late scores from Corey Hertzog and Jammie Smith decided it.
Hertzog, whose second-half score Saturday finished Trinity 1-0, continues to wreak havoc. Reigning Tri-Valley League most valuable player Brad Kerstetter (22g, 16a), who pocketed both goals in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Biglerville, catalyzes the Wildcats.
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Mechanicsburg still owns Cumberland Valley
October 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
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HARRISBURG — Gaetano Panuccio made sure Cumberland Valley wouldn’t extract revenge on his team.
Thanks to a hat trick from Panuccio, Mechanicsburg slipped past Cumberland Valley, 3-2, in the quarterfinals of the District 3-AAA boys’ soccer tournament at Central Dauphin’s Landis Field. Two weeks ago the Wildcats beat CV, 2-1.
“ This was huge,” Panuccio said. “I couldn’t do this without my team. It starts in the back with Chris White, Steve Fowler, Will Laubach and Garrett Murphy. Plus, Sam (Burkholder) had a great game and has kept us in every game this year. We have (Greg Bretz) and Cort (Hutchinson) in the middle and all I have to do is finish them.
“It is all about the team effort.”
“ We always seem to catch Cumberland Valley and they usually get the best of us,” Lougee said. “We have had a tough week with Gettysburg and then a tough Hempfield team and now Cumberland Valley. I think it shows the type of heart this team has to get the three results we did this week.
Panuccio’s game-winner came with 3:34 left in the match as he ran onto a loose ball that bounced around a bit after the initial Will Laubach throw and flicked it right-footed past CV keeper Vish Arya and into the net, setting off a celebration.
With the win, the Wildcats guaranteed themselves at least two more games. Mechanicsburg (16-5-2) faces Red Land, a 1-0 winner over Wilson on Saturday, Wednesday night at a site and a time to be determined in the semifinals.
For the Eagles (11-10-2), it brought an end to a frustrating season against an arch-rival.
“We had a really good group of seniors this year,” CV coach Matt Billman said. “This team went through a lot. When we were 4-7-1, the seniors just took over and I really wanted one more game for them. I am very proud of them for getting back to this level again this year. These seniors are special kids.”
The same can be said for Panuccio, who worked through some adversity to score the game-winner.
“I was trying to hit it with my left foot but I was trying to cut it back and the right foot was in the way,” Panuccio said. “This is a real rivalry game. Coach (Tony) Lougee does such a good job of preparing us and we are a real family out there. We played well as a team tonight.”
Saturday night’s game, between familiar opponents, was eerily familiar the game from two weeks ago as the Wildcats jumped out to a 2-0 halftime advantage.
Mechanicsburg junior striker John Arnold injured an ankle one minute into the game and didn’t return.
Both team had chances early but shots were hit wide or over the top. Panuccio had two headers over the top, while the Eagles’ best opportunity was shot by Niko Corado, which deflected off a Wildcat defender, forcing Burkholder to sprawl out to grab the carom.
Panuccio scored his first goal in the 34th minute as he gathered a ball from White, spun left and took two dribbles and crossed the ball back into the far corner.
John DeNicola had a great chance moments later as Bretz fed a through ball that Arya snagged off DeNicola’s foot.
Mechanicsburg added to the lead a minute later as Panuccio again turned left and slotted a ball into the far right corner for the two goal lead.
Arya saved the Eagles deficit from ballooning to three goals as he slid into shot by Andrew Bohn, who was gathering flip from Panuccio over the defense. Arya read it perfectly and smothered it as Bohn went to hit it.
The Eagles started to gather steam in the second half and had a couple of chances but Burkholder was there to snag a header and a cross.
CV took advantage of a rare Wildcat mistake and Corado was able to knock one past Burkholder to close the deficit.
Cumberland Valley responded quickly and tied the game, 2-2, several minutes later in the second half, getting its goal on a questionable penalty kick. There was a collision on the edge of the box and two players went down. The outside referee never hesitated and awarded a penalty kick. Jeff Gring nailed it to bring the contest even.
Mechanicsburg had the better chances over the final fifteen minutes but could not solve Arya.
The Wildcats dominated in overtime and finally got that golden goal.
“We played well the first seven or eight minutes of the second half but give Cumberland Valley credit, they are a good team,” Lougee said. “Our kids came back well.”
“ We are ready for anybody that we play. It all starts with heart and this team has a lot of it,” Panuccio said. “Bretz and Chris White just make plays all over the field. They set the tone for this team.”
Panuccio lifts Wildcats
October 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Sunday, October 28, 2007
BY MICHAEL BULLOCK
For The Patriot-News
As he watched a throw-in sail over his head, Gaetano Panuccio did what his instincts told him to do: Get in position for a rebound or a fortuitous bounce.
Since the ball hopped his way, we’ll let him describe what happened next.
“I just stuck my right foot out and tried to smack it in there,” Panuccio said.
“Luckily, it went in.”
Panuccio’s goal with 11:26 gone in overtime, his third of a wonderful game, lifted Mechanicsburg to a 3-2 victory over Cumberland Valley in the quarterfinal round of the District 3-AAA boys’ soccer tournament Saturday night at breezy Landis Field.
Up next for Panuccio & Co. is a date with second-seeded Red Land in the back end of a twinbill Wednesday night at Hersheypark Stadium.
Niko Corado and Jeff Gring collected second-half scores — the latter with 17 minutes gone in the second half — as CV (11-10-2) valiantly rallied from a 2-0 deficit for the second consecutive 3-AAA outing. Unlike Thursday at Warwick, this time the Eagles fell short.
“To get back to this game, with everything we went through this year, I’m just very, very proud of our seniors,” CV coach Matt Billman said.
“This is arguably the most determined, resilient group we’ve ever had. … They left a great legacy. A lot of teams would have folded when we were 4-7-1.”
A lot of teams would have folded down 2-0, but after surrendering Panuccio’s two first-half scores Billman’s hustling Eagles scrapped back to pull even.
Using some nifty dance-step moves, Corado rolled in CV’s first score before Gring followed with his tying penalty kick.
Once Mechanicsburg’s Sam Burkholder (6 saves) covered Colby Zeger’s rip with just over 18 minutes left in the second half, a well-paced game with plenty of end-to-end action and timely defensive plays began to swing back to the Wildcats (16-5-2).
Panuccio unleashed four terrific chances before regulation ended, but three sailed high or wide. The other was denied by keeper Vish Arya (6 saves).
Guy was just … we chased him a lot of the evening,” Billman said.
“[Panuccio’s] been fantastic [the last two games],” said Mechanicsburg coach Tony Lougee. “He played with a lot of determination and a lot of confidence.
“I can’t say enough about him.”
Or, for that matter, his whole team.
Though Greg Bretz could have won it early in extra time, his effort whistled wide of the left post.
Panuccio might have won it a short time later, but his bicycle kick split the football uprights.
Then, when Will Laubach’s throw from the right boundary sailed into the heart of the penalty area, a hustling Arya tried to punch the ball away. Instead, it went right to Panuccio.
Soon, it was resting in the net.
“This is pride,” Panuccio said. “It’s not only to make it to states or anything, it’s for pride.”
Hempfield’s season comes to stunning end
October 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
By DAVE BYRNE, Correspondent
Lancaster New Era
Published: Oct 26, 2007 9:30 AM EST
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - A speedy offensive attack carried Hempfield to 15 victories this year, but the Black Knights could not have foreseen a speedy exit from the District 3 Triple-A soccer tournament.
Shane Jordan’s score 30 minutes in was the only goal of the game, and Mechanicsburg made it stand for a 1-0 upset victory Thursday night at Hempfield.
“(Shane’s) stepped up the last couple of games and scored some big goals for us,” said Wildcats’ coach Tony Lougee.
Few bigger than this one.
The 14th-seeded Wildcats (15-5-2) braved an early storm of Black Knight opportunities. Once they got the lead, they played eight or nine men behind the ball for the entire second half and left with their second 1-0 win of the tournament.
Mechanicsburg beat Gettysburg by the same score in its play-in game on Monday.
“District game, up 1-0, you try and hold the lead — that’s the name of the game,” said Hempfield coach Brendan Cregan, whose Black Knights entered the tournament as the third seed behind defending District champion Manheim Township and Red Land.
The name of the game, at least for Hempfield, was “unlucky”.
Unleashing the soccer equivalent of a no-huddle, two-minute-drill attack, the Black Knights (15-5-2) pulled Mechanicsburg into a race up-and-down the pitch.
“We knew that’s what the pace was going to be,” Lougee said.
“It was back and forth and that was fine. I trusted our goalkeeper and our defense.”
His trust was sorely tested as the Knights put together six great scoring opportunities in the first 26 minutes.
In the first 6:30, Dan Haldeman was just wide with a shot deflected by ‘Cats keeper Sam Burkholder, Matt DeMascola headed a ball off the upper right corner of the goal post and Burkholder made a great save on Forrest Moul’s shot.
In an extended trip in the offensive third, carrying from the 16th to 18th minutes, Burkholder (10 saves) blanked Andy Hollinger, then leaped to catch Keegan Nauman’s riser.
Finally, in the 26th minute, Moul bent a blast from the left side that struck, yet again, the right corner of the post and crossbar.
“We had some good opportunities, hit some crossbars,” said Cregan. “It just wasn’t meant to be, I guess.”
During the onslaught, Mechanicsburg wasn’t content to sit back and take it.
The Wildcats, two years removed from a District championship game loss to Pequea Valley, returned just three starters from a team that defeated Hempfield 3-0 in last year’s Triple-A quarterfinals.
But two of those three were Gye Panuccio and Shane Jordan, a pair of three-year veterans.
Panuccio, the ‘Cats’ leading scorer with 18 goals, logged as many miles roaming from touchline to touchline Thursday as he did from the goal line to midfield, always alert for an opportunity to go on offense.
He got his chances, the best coming midway through the first half when he bananaed a free kick from the left side, five yards off the top of the box, and hit the crossbar.
Ten minutes later, with both sides slowing visibly, Panuccio sent a ball ahead to Jordan, who carried into the Hempfield box.
Knights’ keeper Kyle King came off his line to challenge Jordan, cutting the angle, but Jordan deflected the ball off King, recovered, and pounded it into the right side of the net.
“He (King) had to come out. He had no choice,” said Cregan. “You’re going to have bounces like that and you hope you’re on the positive end of some of them.”
They didn’t on Thursday.
Despite the Wildcats packing in behind midfield, Hempfield had its chances in the second half — and finished with a 15-10 advantage in shots — just not the quality of those opening rushes.
Hollinger and DeMascola tested Burkholder in the 55th minute and the Knights had five opportunities in the last 4:10, including two headers by Ben Durst, the second coming as the clock rolled zeroes.
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Penalty kick closes Gettysburg’s season
October 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
By TOM SIXEAS
Hanover Evening Sun Correspondent
Article Launched: 10/23/2007 09:41:44 AM EDT
Mechanicsburg’s Gye Panuccio scored the only goal of the game on a penalty kick with 29:01 left in the first half to lead the Wildcats to a 1-0 win over
Panuccio was taken down in the box and awarded a penalty shot. He beat
Boys’ D3 Soccer: Wildcats down Warriors
October 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
By Jeffrey Kauffman
Last updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 3:14 AM EDT
Sports Reporter
Sportsdoor@cumberlink.com
Mechanicsburg and Gettysburg already played two double-overtime games this season so no one expected anything less than that when the squads squared off for the third time in the District 3-AAA play-in contest Monday night at Gettysburg. Gye Pannuccio drilled a penalty kick early in the contest and the Mechanicsburg defense held up their end of the battle to win the contest 1-0.
Mechanicsburg, the 19th seed at 14-5-2, won an earlier contest 2-1 and tied the other game 1-1 as both games went to the second overtime, expected a physical battle and a close contest and that is exactly how the game played out.
“It was a dogfight against them both times this year,” said co-captain Greg Bretz. “We expected the physical contest tonight. We’ve been able to kick it and go get it especially with Gaetano up there. Add the speed of Arnold and DeNicola and when they start to put the ball in the back of the net consistently we are going to real dangerous.”
“You have to give Sam Burkholder credit,” added Chris White. “You don’t hear much about the keepers in the league and he has to be one of the most underrated ones in the league. He was real solid and it is easier to step out when you know he’s behind you. We are comfortable with each other defensively and you know you can challenge a ball because someone will be behind you.”
Both defenses played solid games and allowed very few shots. There were only twelve shots on goal by both teams and Mechanicsburg had six corners to five for Gettysburg.
Wildcat keeper Sam Burkholder was the difference as he stopped all seven shots by Gettysburg, none of which were extremely difficult saves. He was in control and in position throughout the contest. His toughest save was his first in which he bobbled across and had to snap it up before Evan Mudd was able to get a toe on it to knock it in.
Greg Bretz made a strong run down the right touch line and as he went to turn the corner he was taken down. The referee signalled a penalty shot and Pannuccio stepped to the line and drilled his shot low to the right corner only 11 minutes into the contest.
The Wildcats added a second goal as Pannuccio flipped the ball over the defense and Andrew Bohn appeared to run onto the ball and head it past the keeper, but it was disallowed as the referee ruled that Bohn was a hair quick past the defender and his hand also was ahead of the defender.
Both teams’ defenses were anticipating the ball well, stepped to the ball well, and played the ball well out of the air. The Wildcat defense of Will Laubach, Chris White, Garrett Murphy, and Steve Fowler were lights out on the back side. Only one shot was taken within the penalty area and the others were taken from 25 yards or further out.
“I thought we played better defensively throughout the whole game, said Wildcat coach Tony Lougee. “Will, Fowler, Murph and Chris just did a great job in the back and Sam was solid in the goal. None of his saves were phenomenal but he was just solid. We created some opportunities but they didn’t work but that was okay.
“It wasn’t like we sat back on defense as we certainly had some chances. I thought the second goal was a well- developed play but it didn’t count. It is tough to play someone three times and Gettysburg is a good team and well-coached and played hard.”
Gettysburg, the 14th seed, had two big hits from Derik Yager and Michael Celius, but Burkholder was in position to field both of them in the first half.
Cort Hutchinson, Bretz, Shane Jordan and freshman Matt Steele all contributed solid defense and runs in the midfield area.
Pannuccio, John DeNicola, and John Arnold made great runs and had several chances but couldn’t add that second goal that counted.
The Mechanicsburg defense blanketed Bryce Shaffer, the leading scorer for Gettysburg with 21 goals. He was held to one shot and was a non-factor
Gettysburg finishes the season at 12-6-1.
The 14th seeded Wildcats move on to take on the third seeded Hempfield Thursday at Hempfield at 7:00pm.
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Boys’ Soccer: Wildcats fall to Trojans 2-1
October 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
By Jeffrey Kauffman
Last updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 1:44 AM EDT
Sentinel Reporter
Sportsdoor@cumberlink.com
The Mechanicsburg boys’ soccer team played possibly its best game of the season Tuesday, dominating Hershey or much of the game. However, the Wildcats still ended up on the losing end of a 2-1 decision at the Northside Soccer Pitch. Mechanicsburg (9-3-2 Keystone, 13-5-2 overall) got off to a quick start in the game, as Gaetano Pannuccio nailed a penalty kick in the first three minutes. John Arnold broke through the defense and was taken down, creating the penalty shot situation for Pannuccio. The Wildcats out-shot the Trojans 12-3 over the course of the first half, but could not dent the back of the net. A wild flurry in front of the Hershey cage at the 20-minute mark, but the ball didn’t bounce the right way for the Wildcats — Jonathan DeNicola hit the post, and
Arnold’s follow-through in the box somehow didn’t make it across the goal line, and was finally covered by Trojan keeper Mike Walmer. Hershey did have a couple of chances, utilizing the speed of Kyle Patrick, arguably one of the Mid Penn’s top players, but his chances were stopped by Wildcat goalie Sam Burkholder. DeNicola and Arnold combined for another scoring opportunity late in the half, but DeNicola’s shot hit the crossbar. “Hershey is dangerous, and Patrick is dangerous up top,” said Mechanicsburg head coach Tony Lougee. “In the second half, we broke down, and we were out of our shape. But overall, I thought we played very well.”
Hershey came out quickly in the second half, with Patrick forcing a 1-1 tie. Kurt Heffner fed a long ball to Patrick. He split two defenders and was able to slot a ball low past Burkholder. It was Patrick’s 28th goal of the season, and his 18th Keystone Division-game score.
Patrick had another chance just minutes later, but Burkholder was in position and knocked it down, with teammate Will Laubach there to clear the ball out defensively. Hershey (10-4 Keystone, 14-5 overall) finally got the go-ahead goal in the second half on a perfect cross from Patrick to Max Howie, who simply had to nod the ball home. The goal came at the 65 minute mark. Mechanicsburg had several good scoring chances over the final 25 minutes, but the Hershey defense blocked shots or the ball was hit right to Walmer. One ball passed Walmer, but Heffner was there to clear the ball off the goal line and out of danger. “We had a ton of chances and opportunities, but we had some bad luck” said Lougee. “We had some real good looks, but we missed a couple and that will happen. It will be tough but if we play in Districts the way we played tonight we’ll be okay. “All of our seniors did a good job this year. They all worked hard, their roles have changed where they are at, but the guys have been great. Guys like Ryan Bailey and Jon Quigley are young individuals with great character. Greg Bretz, Chris White, and Guy (Pannuccio) worked hard and freshman Ryan Steele played very well tonight. I thought all the kids played very well tonight. Everybody who went out there did a great job.” Mechanicsburg will advance to the District 3 Tournament. More information on the Wildcats’ first-round opponent will be provided when known.
Jordan Smak (’07)
October 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Blue Jays Get by Bullets 1-0 in Overtime
BALTIMORE, Md. – Jane O’Conner connected on a header in the 96th minute to lift Johns Hopkins University to a 1-0 victory over visiting Gettysburg College in Centennial Conference action on Saturday afternoon. The loss spoiled a strong outing from Bullet keeper Danielle St. Pierre (Londonderry, N.H./Trinity), who made 10 saves.
Johns Hopkins (8-4-1, 4-1 CC) couldn’t find the back of the net during regulation despite firing off 19 shots. Gettysburg’s (3-9, 2-3 CC) defense held firm behind St. Pierre as the junior goalie made five stops in each half.
The Bullets had a handful of opportunities to crack the scoreboard in the second half as Shaina Wright (Gettysburg, Pa./Gettysburg) took a pair of shots at the goal. Both attempts failed, however, finding the arms of Hopkins’ keeper Karen Guszkowski. Gettysburg had another pair of potential goals thwarted by Guszkowski in the latter stages of the period, the first coming off the foot of first-year Jordann Smak (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Mechanicsburg) and the second off the head of fellow classmate Lauren Walsh (Ridgefield, Conn./Ridgefield).
The Blue Jays pressed the action early in the extra session, taking two shots in the first four minutes. After getting a corner kick at 94:56, Chrissy McCurdy controlled the ball and lifted it to the middle of the goal where O’Conner completed the connection.
Next up for the Bullets is a non-conference contest at York College on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m.
Lauren Conner (’05)
October 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Conner Chalks Up Second W. Soccer SoCon Player of Week Honor
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| Conner has team bests of five goals and 11 points in her nine games played this year. |
DAVIDSON, N.C. –– For the second week in a row, the Davidson women’s soccer team earned the Southern Conference Player of the Week as sophomore Lauren Conner (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) was given the honor today after tallying two game-winning goals for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 2. Fellow sophomore Kyri Bye-Nagel (Hanau, Germany) garnered the award for the week of Sept. 18-25.
Conner helped the Wildcats open up SoCon play 2-0 for the third time in the past four years with a thrilling 2-1 double-overtime win against Appalachian State on Thursday, before finishing off the week with a 5-0 victory over The Citadel on Sunday.
The sophomore had a hand in each of the two wins. On Thursday night with the scored 1-1 in the second overtime, Bye-Nagel drove down the left side and sent a cross from the far side of the field that was blocked in the 18-yard box. Junior Tiffany Mumby (Houston, Texas) then controlled the loose ball, took one touch and sent a left-footed cross to the six-yard box to Conner, who slipped the ball in for the game-winner in the 107th minute.
It was the sophomore’s second thrilling overtime goal of the season after scoring the game-winner against High Point (1-0) on Sept. 2.
The midfielder then scored the initial goal in Davidson’s 5-0 win at The Citadel on Sunday afternoon for the Wildcats’ seventh straight win over the Bulldogs. The score was her team-leading fifth goal of the season to go along with a team-best 11 points.
With her third and fourth game-winners last week, Conner became the SoCon leader.
She has also been a big part of Davidson’s latest offensive outburst. Since scoring just two goals in their first four contests, the Wildcats have found the back of the net 15 times in the past five games. In those five games, Conner has four goals and an assist. Currently, she has scored in three straight contests, while picking up at least a point in five straight.
Davidson will take its five-game winning streak on the road when it heads to Greenville, S.C., for a matchup of the top-two teams in the SoCon standings. The Wildcats will play Furman on Thursday at 7 p.m., looking to rebound from a 2-1 defeat to the Paladins last year at Alumni Stadium.





