HEADIN' TO MATTHEWS: GAME PREVIEW, TICKET INFO AND MORE
November 11, 2024

HEADIN' TO MATTHEWS: GAME PREVIEW, TICKET INFO AND MORE

Matthews, NC - After a heart-attack game versus the seventh-seeded Catawba Indians, your Cobra Men's Soccer team is Matthews bound for the first time since 2021.

Game Preview:

A 3-2 win clinched a rematch against the sixth-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne Bears who upset the third-seeded Anderson Trojans 1-0. That was a thrilling match-up that ended in a goal with just one second remaining on the clock to secure their spot in the next round.

LR will be looking for revenge in this one, as the Bears fell to the Cobras in a 3-1 contest back on October 12th here in Hartsville. They are 7-7-1 on the season with a 5-5-1 record in the South Atlantic Conference; a .500 record in both regards. Other than the obvious common conference opponents, these two sides have played one common opponent, the Patriots of Francis Marion. FMU, the third seed in the Conference Carolinas at 9-5-5 on the season, was defeated 2-0 by the Cobras on October 9th, while LR took a loss at the hands of the Patriots 2-1.

With something more to play for, the Bears will need some added help to reach the national tournament. If they can continue to pull off a string of upsets, the automatic bid for the South Atlantic Conference will be the only way for them to reach that big stage. The Cobras, who are currently the top-ranked team in the Southeast Region, are looking to hold on to that top seed for the right to host both the regional and super-regional tournaments here in Hartsville. For those unfamiliar with the NCAA DII National Tournament setup, the top seed would give the Cobras home-field advantage until the Final Four, which will also be held in Matthews.

Ticket Info:

Pricing will be for all four games, as single-game tickets are not available for purchase. They are as follows:

Adult (Ages 13+): $15
Seniors (Ages 60+): $11
Active/Retired Military: $11
Youth (Ages 6-12): $11
College Students (With ID): $2

Tickets can be purchased online through this link.

Game and Facility Info:

Event: SAC Men's Soccer Semifinals
Participants: (2) #4 Coker (14-1-1) vs. (6) Lenoir-Rhyne (7-7-1)
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Location: Sportsplex at Matthews
Address: 2425 Sports Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105
Streaming: FloSports Network

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