WEEK TWO
Vs. Georgia Southern
Date: Aug. 25
KIckoff: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Macon, Ga.
Stadium: Bear Field
Series: Series Tied, 1-1
Live Stats | Notes

At Mercer
Date: Aug. 27
KIckoff: 6 p.m.
Location: Macon, Ga.
Stadium: Bear Field
Series: Kennesaw State leads, 8-3-1
Live Stats | Notes

Game Preview
The Kennesaw State Soccer team concludes a stretch of four straight road contests to begin the season when it travels to Macon, Ga. to take on in-state rivals Georgia Southern and Mercer this weekend.
 
The Owls return to action on Friday (Aug. 25) when they face Georgia Southern beginning at 5:30 p.m. KSU will wrap up the weekend on Sunday (Aug. 27) when it takes on host Mercer at 6 p.m.
 
Kennesaw State opened its season last weekend and posted a 1-0-1 record. The Owls played Winthrop to a 1-1 draw on Friday (Aug. 18) before topping Georgia State, 4-3, on Sunday.
 
Quoting Head Coach Benji Walton
"I told the team to be proud of the win but not be satisfied, and stay dedicated to the process. I look forward to seeing how we continue to respond to new challenges. We have two very tough road games next weekend so we have to refocus quickly."
 
Week in Review
Senior Ashtah Das came up big for the Owls as she used some nifty footwork to defeat a defender and produce a solid shot to score the equalizing goal in the 87th minute and help Kennesaw State play host Winthrop to a 1-1 draw. KSU opened the season with 13 newcomers on its roster, and four freshmen were in the starting lineup. Eight rookies saw playing time.
 
A quick start propelled the Owls to a 4-3 victory over Georgia State on Sunday.  KSU received goals from four different players, including three freshmen, taking command early and scoring twice in the first 15 minutes, and adding their final goal as time expired in the first half. Sophomore Isabella Contreras got Kennesaw State going, scoring in the 12th minute, and freshmen Kendall Hart, Erin Harris and Kameron Downs all notched their first career goals.
 
Scouting Georgia Southern
• The Eagles opened their season with a 3-0 loss to Florida Gulf Coast Friday in Statesboro before rebounding for a 1-0 victory over Gardner-Webb on Sunday.
 
• Frida Brattum collected the Eagles' first goal of the season to spark Georgia Southern to its initial win.
 
Series Versus Georgia Southern
Kennesaw State and Georgia Southern have previously met twice on the pitch, and the series is tied, 1-1. The two programs last met in 2016, and the Eagles recorded a 3-2 victory in Statesboro. KSU posted a 2-1 win in 2010.
 
Scouting Mercer
• The Bears are off to a 2-0 start after recording a road win at Troy (1-0) and defeating Montevallo, 1-0, Sunday in Macon.
 
• Freshman Sarah Adcock and junior Caroline Smith have scored the Bears' two goals.
 
Series Versus Mercer
Kennesaw State holds an 8-3-1 advantage in the series, and defeated Mercer, 4-2, last season at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.
 
Kennesaw State Team Notes
• The 2017 Kennesaw State roster includes six seniors, one junior, five sophomores and 14 freshmen, including one redshirt freshman.
• Kennesaw State was picked to finish fourth in the ASUN Conference preseason coaches' poll after receiving 36 points. Defending conference champion Florida Gulf Coast topped the poll, totaling five first-place votes and 57 points.
• Ten of 13 freshmen have seen action in Kennesaw State's first two matches, including nine who received playing time at Georgia State.
• Sophomore Isabella Contreras' goal against Georgia State was the first of her career. She totaled four assists during her rookie season a year ago.
 
Next Up
The Owls will make their 2017 home debut on Friday, Sept. 1, when they host Morehead State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. p.m. Admission to all home matches is free.
 
To keep up with the latest Kennesaw State soccer news follow the team on Twitter @KSUOwlNation and @KSUOwlsSoccer or by liking Kennesaw State University on Facebook.
 
Fifth Third Bank is the Official Bank of Kennesaw State Athletics. Fifth Third Bank Stadium is the home of women's soccer, women's lacrosse and football.
 

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