STATESBORO – The excitement is building in Statesboro as the Georgia Southern men’s soccer team gears up to host the Wofford Terriers this Thursday, August 22, at Tormenta Stadium. With the match set to kick off at 5 p.m., it promises to be an electrifying start to a doubleheader, with the Eagles’ women’s team taking the field immediately afterward.
The Eagles are looking to make a statement this season after a challenging 2023 campaign where they finished with a 2-9-6 record and placed ninth in the Sun Belt standings. Despite the struggles, Georgia Southern showed resilience, racking up six draws—nearly setting a school record for most in a single season. Meanwhile, Wofford is coming off a strong 7-4-6 season, finishing as the runner-up in the Southern Conference with a 3-0-2 record.
This matchup brings back memories of a once-fierce rivalry in the SoCon, where Georgia Southern holds a dominant 17-5-4 advantage in the series history. The last two encounters saw the Eagles triumph, winning 3-2 in 2019 and securing a 2-0 victory in 2021. However, Thursday’s game will be just the third meeting between these teams since 2013, adding an extra layer of anticipation to this clash.
In the 2024 Sun Belt preseason polls, the Eagles are predicted to finish in the tenth spot with 60 points, just behind Coastal Carolina. Wofford, on the other hand, is expected to maintain their runner-up status in the SoCon, trailing only Mercer, a future opponent for the Eagles.
With a rich history and a renewed sense of purpose, the Georgia Southern Eagles are ready to defend their home turf and give the Statesboro soccer community a thrilling evening of soccer action.
