Pirates Host UTSA for Conference Home Opener

Game Nine: East Carolina (4-1-3) vs. UTSA (5-3-0)
Date	Thursday, September 19
Time	7 p.m. (ET)
Location	Greenville, N.C. (Johnson Stadium)
Coverage	Live Stats: Live Stats \| Video: ESPN+
Game Notes	East Carolina
Fact Book	2024 ECU Soccer Fact Book
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GREENVILLE, N.C. – The East Carolina soccer team is set to welcome USTA to Johnson Stadium for their American Athletic Conference home opener on Thursday at 7 p.m. The game is free to attend for fans and will be available for streaming on ESPN+ for those unable with Zach Berly and Matison Little on the call.

Last Time Out
The Pirates finally suffered their first loss of the season in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the James Madison Dukes. Ginny Lackey scored both goals for the Dukes, including an absolute rocket to open the scoring in the 65th minute. The goal was the first allowed by the Pirates in Johnson Stadium in over 400 minutes of action. The home side once again outshot their opponent to the tune of 10-8, but were less clinical in their finishes as JMU took advantage of their chances.

Scouting UTSA
The Roadrunners have looked like a strong side so far in 2024 with their 5-3-0 record, including a 3-1 mark at home. However, the team is just 1-2 on the road and enters Thursday on the heels of a 2-1 loss to UAB in their American Athletic Conference opener. Addy Johnson leads the way offensively so far on the season with three goals scored while Jasmine Kessler has done the lion's share of the work in goal with 23 saves to just six goals allowed.

Series History
Thursday's contest will be the first ever meeting between the Pirates and Roadrunners.

Weekly Honors
Caitlen-Star Dolan Boodram was named American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week on Monday after scoring her first career goal in the team's win at Temple.

Iron Woman
Abby Sowa still has not come out of a match for the Pirates since Oct. 17, 2021. She's played 4,440 consecutive minutes, or two full seasons and 49 full games without coming out.

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Players Mentioned

Caitlen-Star Dolan Boodram

Abby Sowa

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