MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The 2019 Conference Carolinas Men's Soccer Championship hosted by Chowan is set to begin on Friday with the semifinals and the championship match on Sunday.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Friday, November 15
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Semifinal #1
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No. 1 Chowan vs No. 5 Limestone
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11:30am
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Semifinal #2
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No. 3 Erskine vs No. 7 Mount Olive
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2:00pm
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Sunday, November 17
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Final
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Semifinal #1 vs Semifinal #2 Winners
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2:00pm
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WHERE Murfreesboro, N.C. (Hawks Field)
FOLLOW GAME DAY CENTRAL (Stats /Video)
CHAMPIONSHIP PAGE
MEET THE PARTICIPANTS
No. 1 Chowan Hawks
Chowan enters the semifinals with an 11-4-1 overall record after picking up a dominating win over Lees-McRae, 5-0, in the quarterfinals. CU is on a six match unbeaten streak going 5-0-1 since the overtime loss to #20 Francis Marion.
The Hawks picked up five all-conference award winners led by Toby Sims (Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year) and Harrison Ardron (Conference Carolinas Player of the Year).
No. 3 Erskine Flying Fleet
Erskine comes into semifinals with a 9-7-1 overall record after a comeback win against Emmanuel in the quarterfinals. The Fleet scored two goals in the final five minutes of the match to win 2-1. Erskine is riding a four match winning streak.
The Flying Fleet earned four all-conference selections and Coach of the Year honors. Erskine was picked to finish seventh in the league's preseason poll.
No. 5 Limestone Saints
Limestone enters with a five match unbeaten streak with a 4-0-1 record during that time to move to 9-6-2 on the season. The Saints defeated No. 4 seed Barton on the road 1-0 to advance to their ninth consecutive semifinal appearance.
The Saints produced eight all-conference selections in their final season as members of the Conference Carolinas.
No. 7 Mount Olive Trojans
Mount Olive pulled the biggest upset of the tournament shutting out the No. 2 seed Belmont Abbey in the quarterfinals 2-0. The Trojans have had a knack in recent years of playing tough around tournament time forcing the top-seed in 2018 to penalty kicks. UMO is 5-10-1 on the year.
The Trojans earned three all-conference selections.
ADMISSIONS & CONCESSIONS
The host site will charge admission to each of the matches played. Admission prices are as follows and are a one-time fee for days with multiple matches played. Ticket stubs will be required for re-entry on multiple match days.
Adults - $5.00
12 & Under - $2.00
Students from any participating institution will be admitted free of charge with a valid University ID. Chowan Faculty & Staff will be admitted free of charge with valid University ID.
PARKING
Parking is free to all participants, fans, and spectators. Bus and van parking for teams will be made available on the South side of the Helms Center on match day. All fans will park on the North side of the Helms Center. Overflow parking is also located on the North side of the Helms Center and in the Vincent Center lot.
Directions and signage will be available on site to assist with parking.
SEATING
Additional seating will be available for the Conference Carolinas Championship. Fans/Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs to sit on for matches.
