No. 5 Clemson Faces NC State at Historic Riggs Field Saturday

NC State Match Information

Who: No. 5 Clemson Tigers (7-1-2, 2-1-1 ACC) vs. NC State (3-7, 0-4 ACC)

When: Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Historic Riggs Field, Clemson, S.C.

Watch: ACC Network Extra (http://es.pn/2dlSLCD)

Live Stats: ClemsonTigers.com

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Next Match – Clemson vs. Charlotte on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:00 p.m. (Clemson, S.C.)

Clemson Notes:

• The Tigers are currently on a five-match unbeaten streak after a draw at Coastal Carolina Tuesday night.
• With the draw against the Chanticleers, the Tigers have recorded three straight shutouts and have only allowed one goal in the last five matches.
• Sophomore Ximo Miralles is 4th in the ACC for saves per game with 3.75.
• Clemson currently sits 3rd in the Atlantic Division behind Louisville and Wake Forest.
• The Tigers are ranked No. 2 in the second NCAA RPI.
• Clemson is ranked No. 5 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Poll, No. 5 by Soccer America, and No. 4 by Top Drawer Soccer.

 NC State Notes:

• The Wolfpack are currently 3-7-4 overall and are looking for their first ACC win of the season.
• Redshirt senior Alex McCauley has recorded 900 minutes in net for the Wolfpack and has allowed 19 goals with 24 saves.
• The German midfielder Julius Duchscherer leads NC State with 10 points, recording four goals and two assists.
• Redshirt sophomore Ade Taiwo from Raleigh, N.C. is second on the team with three goals in just six games played.
• The Wolfpack fell in a close match at Wake Forest on Sept. 24 by a score of 1-0.

Series Notes:

• Clemson’s all-time record against NC State is 36-14-7.
• The Tigers have defeated the Wolfpack seven consecutive times dating back to 2009.

Promotions:

• Kids wearing a youth sports jersey receive free admission, and the parents can purchase tickets for three dollars.