North Carolina State University Athletics
Friday, October 11
Raleigh, NC
7PM
NC State
vs
#6 Wake Forest
#20 Wolfpack Hosts #6 Demon Deacons Friday Evening
10/10/2019 11:13:00 AM | Men's Soccer
NC State and Wake Forest are tied atop the ACC’s Atlantic Division standings
October 10, 2019
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RALEIGH – Friday night in Raleigh features the top two teams in the ACC's Atlantic Division when the 20th-ranked NC State men's soccer team (7-2-1, 3-1-0 ACC) hosts sixth-ranked Wake Forest (9-2-0, 3-1-0 ACC) at Dail Soccer Stadium. Kickoff between the Wolfpack and Demon Deacons is scheduled for 7 pm with live streaming coverage provided by ACCNX.
FRIDAY PROMOTIONS
-NC State soccer picture frame giveaway: first 200 fans.
-Vuvuzela giveaway: first 200 fans.
-Youth Soccer Night: Youth soccer players and their teams are invited to Dail Soccer field for our pre-match Youth Team Parade, high-five fan tunnel, post-match autographs, and more. For more information on how to register your youth team CLICK HERE or contact Athletics Marketing via jhmays@ncsu.edu.
-High School Night: Join Wolfpack Men's Soccer for a night out with your team! Groups of 15 or more can receive $3 admission. Purchase tickets by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 919-865-1510.
-Kids zone.
A WIN ON FRIDAY WOULD...
-Be the 527th win in program history (526-450-96).
-Be the 188th win in head coach George Kiefer's career (187-101-59).
-Be Kiefer's 26th win at NC State (25-15-8).
-Be Kiefer's ninth ACC win (8-8-4).
-Be NC State's seventh win over a ranked foe since 2017 (6-9-3).
-Mark NC State's most ACC wins in a single season since 2005.
NOTING THE WOLFPACK (7-2-1, 3-1-0)
-Ranked 20th in the NCAA poll and 16th in the TopDrawerSoccer poll this week.
-Outshooting opponents 109-73 (48-22 shots on goal).
-Outshooting opponents 56-27 in the first half this season.
-Has allowed just one goal in the first half this season.
-Eight players have scored the team's 14 goals.
-Third best team GAA (0.67) in the ACC.
SCOUTING THE DEMON DEACONS (9-2-0, 3-1-0)
-Went 18-3 last season and lost 1-0 to Akron in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
-Fifth in the ACC in goals per match (2.09) and second in GAA (0.64).
-Balanced offense: 12 players have scored their 23 goals. Seven players have scored 2+ goals this season.
-Outscoring opponents 8-3 in the first half and 14-4 in the second half.
-On average, outshooting opponents 16-9 per match.
SERIES HISTORY (NC State trails 12-28-5)
-In the last 15 meetings, NC State is 0-12-3 against Wake Forest.
-The Wolfpack's last win over Wake Forest was a 2-1 victory in Raleigh on Oct. 30, 2005.
-NC State's last result (0-0 draw) against Wake Forest came in Raleigh on Oct. 9, 2015.
-NC State last met Wake Forest in the second round of the 2018 ACC Tournament. The Demon Deacons won 2-0 in Winston-Salem on Nov. 4.
ACC STANDINGS
Through four league matches, NC State is tied for first in the Atlantic Division with nine points. The Wolfpack is tied for second overall in the 12-team conference. Virginia (12 points) remains the only squad unbeaten in league play.
TOUGH TO BEAT AT HOME
Since head coach George Kiefer's first season at NC State in 2017, the Wolfpack is 20-3-6 (.793) at Dail Soccer Stadium.
WOLFPACK IMPROVING IN ACC PLAY
2017-19 seasons: 1.40 points in table per ACC match.
2009-16 seasons: 0.72 points in table per ACC match.
WOLFPACK IMPROVING VS. RANKED OPPONENTS
2017-2019 seasons: 6-9-3 (.416).
2009-2016 seasons: 7-30-7 (.238).
COLLEGE TEAM OF THE WEEK
With his two assists in the Oct. 4 win over Notre Dame, Tyler Gabarra was named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week for the week ending Oct. 6.
UNDER PRESSURE
NC State is regularly keeping its opponents under pressure this season. The Wolfpack is averaging 10.9 shots per match compared to 7.3 for its opponents and is only allowing 0.70 goals per contest.
#GoPack | @PackMensSoccer
TICKETS | MATCH NOTES | LIVE STATS | WATCH LIVE
RALEIGH – Friday night in Raleigh features the top two teams in the ACC's Atlantic Division when the 20th-ranked NC State men's soccer team (7-2-1, 3-1-0 ACC) hosts sixth-ranked Wake Forest (9-2-0, 3-1-0 ACC) at Dail Soccer Stadium. Kickoff between the Wolfpack and Demon Deacons is scheduled for 7 pm with live streaming coverage provided by ACCNX.
FRIDAY PROMOTIONS
-NC State soccer picture frame giveaway: first 200 fans.
-Vuvuzela giveaway: first 200 fans.
-Youth Soccer Night: Youth soccer players and their teams are invited to Dail Soccer field for our pre-match Youth Team Parade, high-five fan tunnel, post-match autographs, and more. For more information on how to register your youth team CLICK HERE or contact Athletics Marketing via jhmays@ncsu.edu.
-High School Night: Join Wolfpack Men's Soccer for a night out with your team! Groups of 15 or more can receive $3 admission. Purchase tickets by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 919-865-1510.
-Kids zone.
A WIN ON FRIDAY WOULD...
-Be the 527th win in program history (526-450-96).
-Be the 188th win in head coach George Kiefer's career (187-101-59).
-Be Kiefer's 26th win at NC State (25-15-8).
-Be Kiefer's ninth ACC win (8-8-4).
-Be NC State's seventh win over a ranked foe since 2017 (6-9-3).
-Mark NC State's most ACC wins in a single season since 2005.
NOTING THE WOLFPACK (7-2-1, 3-1-0)
-Ranked 20th in the NCAA poll and 16th in the TopDrawerSoccer poll this week.
-Outshooting opponents 109-73 (48-22 shots on goal).
-Outshooting opponents 56-27 in the first half this season.
-Has allowed just one goal in the first half this season.
-Eight players have scored the team's 14 goals.
-Third best team GAA (0.67) in the ACC.
SCOUTING THE DEMON DEACONS (9-2-0, 3-1-0)
-Went 18-3 last season and lost 1-0 to Akron in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
-Fifth in the ACC in goals per match (2.09) and second in GAA (0.64).
-Balanced offense: 12 players have scored their 23 goals. Seven players have scored 2+ goals this season.
-Outscoring opponents 8-3 in the first half and 14-4 in the second half.
-On average, outshooting opponents 16-9 per match.
SERIES HISTORY (NC State trails 12-28-5)
-In the last 15 meetings, NC State is 0-12-3 against Wake Forest.
-The Wolfpack's last win over Wake Forest was a 2-1 victory in Raleigh on Oct. 30, 2005.
-NC State's last result (0-0 draw) against Wake Forest came in Raleigh on Oct. 9, 2015.
-NC State last met Wake Forest in the second round of the 2018 ACC Tournament. The Demon Deacons won 2-0 in Winston-Salem on Nov. 4.
ACC STANDINGS
Through four league matches, NC State is tied for first in the Atlantic Division with nine points. The Wolfpack is tied for second overall in the 12-team conference. Virginia (12 points) remains the only squad unbeaten in league play.
TOUGH TO BEAT AT HOME
Since head coach George Kiefer's first season at NC State in 2017, the Wolfpack is 20-3-6 (.793) at Dail Soccer Stadium.
WOLFPACK IMPROVING IN ACC PLAY
2017-19 seasons: 1.40 points in table per ACC match.
2009-16 seasons: 0.72 points in table per ACC match.
WOLFPACK IMPROVING VS. RANKED OPPONENTS
2017-2019 seasons: 6-9-3 (.416).
2009-2016 seasons: 7-30-7 (.238).
COLLEGE TEAM OF THE WEEK
With his two assists in the Oct. 4 win over Notre Dame, Tyler Gabarra was named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week for the week ending Oct. 6.
UNDER PRESSURE
NC State is regularly keeping its opponents under pressure this season. The Wolfpack is averaging 10.9 shots per match compared to 7.3 for its opponents and is only allowing 0.70 goals per contest.
#GoPack | @PackMensSoccer
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