No. 13 Men's Soccer Hosts No. 18 Syracuse Friday Night

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The 13th-ranked North Carolina men's soccer team (5-0-4, 1-0-3) hosts a top-20 matchup Friday night, welcoming No. 18 Syracuse (5-2-3, 1-1-2) to Dorrance Field.

Gameday Information
Date/Time: Friday, October 6 - 7:30 PM
Location: Dorrance Field - Chapel Hill, N.C.
Watch: ACC Network
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All-Time Against The Orange
• This is the 11th all-time matchup between the programs.
• Carolina leads the series 4-2-4, including a 3-1-2 mark in Chapel Hill.
• Last season, the two teams met in Syracuse during the ACC Tournament, a 1-0 verdict in favor of Syracuse.
• The first showdown between the two schools came in 2013, a 1-0 Carolina victory in Chapel Hill.

Last Time Out
• On Tuesday, the Tar Heels defeated in-state opponent Elon, 2-0, in non-conference action.
• Quenzi Huerman found the back of the net in the 66th minute, off a penalty kick.
• Ahmad Al-Qaq scored the final Tar Heel goal in the 90th minute.
• Andrew Cordes made saves in the 24th-, 59th-, and 76th minute.

Against The Champs
• Friday's matchup is the 27th time in program history the Tar Heels have faced the defending National Champions.
• Carolina has defeated the defending champions three times in Chapel Hill: Maryland in 1969, Duke in 1987, and Virginia in 1994.

Bringing The Energy
• As of October 4, Carolina ranks seventh in the nation in average attendance.
• Prior to Friday's contest, the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free Carolina Soccer scarf.

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Players Mentioned

Ahmad Al-Qaq

Andrew Cordes

Quenzi Huerman

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