Sunday, October 25
Columbia, SC
2 PM
Florida Gators
at
South Carolina
Madison Alexander (above) and Maddy Rhodes lead the Gators with three points each this season, as both own a goal and an assist.
Gators at No. 11 South Carolina Sunday
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | Soccer
Florida faces its fourth ranked opponent of 2020 Sunday at No. 11 South Carolina.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. β Florida faces its fourth ranked opponent Sunday at No. 11 South Carolina.
The Gators opened the season with three consecutive ranked opponents β then No. 8 Georgia (1-1 2OT), then No. 15 Alabama (2-1 win) and at then No. 11 Texas A&M (2-1 loss).
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Sunday, Oct. 25
Time: 2 p.m. ET
Streaming Video: SEC Network
Radio: ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM/850 AM with Kyle Crooks and Matthew Stubbington calling action
Live Stats
Series Record: Florida leads 22-9-2. Last meeting in Gainesville on Oct. 27, 2019: UF and USC tied 1-1 2OT.
Series History
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In Florida's Last Match:
Last Sunday, Florida dropped a 2-1 double overtime decision to Vanderbilt. The Gators scored the only goal of the opening half when Parker Roberts sent a searching ball into the box in the 41st minute. Freshman Maddy Rhodes sliding right foot beat two VU defenders to score her first collegiate goal.
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VU's Raegan Kelley tied the match in the 80th minute, forcing the two programs to the third overtime in the 33 all-time meetings. Madison Elwell got the winning touch during a goal line scrum in the 103rd. minute to give Vanderbilt its first overtime win of 2020.
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It was the fourth consecutive meeting between the two programs decided by a single goal.
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2020 Gator Roster
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Ranked Opponents:
When Florida meets No. 11 South Carolina on Sunday, it will be the Gators fourth United Soccer Coaches Top 15 opponent this season. Four top-15 opponents leads SEC programs in 2020.
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United Soccer Coaches rankings began Sept. 22.
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About South Carolina :
South Carolina advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinal round in 2019, losing 1-0 to Washington State. This season, the Gamecocks opened with a 1-0 loss at Georgia, but has won the next four β 4-1 vs Missouri, 1-0 vs Kentucky, 2-1 2OT at Vanderbilt and 2-1 at No. 3 Arkansas. This win streak advanced South Carolina to No. 11 on the latest United Soccer Coaches poll.
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Sophomore Samantha Chung is the reigning United Soccer Coaches and SEC Offensive Player of the Week after scoring game-winning goal in win at then No. 3 Arkansas. Freshman Catherine Barry leads USC with three goals. Sophomore Heather Hintz started the last three matches and owns a goals-against-average of 0.64.
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Shelley Smith is in her 19th season as South Carolina's head coach. She's led USC to three SEC regular-season titles (2011, 2016, 2017).
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The Gators opened the season with three consecutive ranked opponents β then No. 8 Georgia (1-1 2OT), then No. 15 Alabama (2-1 win) and at then No. 11 Texas A&M (2-1 loss).
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Sunday, Oct. 25
Time: 2 p.m. ET
Streaming Video: SEC Network
Radio: ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM/850 AM with Kyle Crooks and Matthew Stubbington calling action
Live Stats
Series Record: Florida leads 22-9-2. Last meeting in Gainesville on Oct. 27, 2019: UF and USC tied 1-1 2OT.
Series History
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In Florida's Last Match:
Last Sunday, Florida dropped a 2-1 double overtime decision to Vanderbilt. The Gators scored the only goal of the opening half when Parker Roberts sent a searching ball into the box in the 41st minute. Freshman Maddy Rhodes sliding right foot beat two VU defenders to score her first collegiate goal.
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VU's Raegan Kelley tied the match in the 80th minute, forcing the two programs to the third overtime in the 33 all-time meetings. Madison Elwell got the winning touch during a goal line scrum in the 103rd. minute to give Vanderbilt its first overtime win of 2020.
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It was the fourth consecutive meeting between the two programs decided by a single goal.
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2020 Gator Roster
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Ranked Opponents:
When Florida meets No. 11 South Carolina on Sunday, it will be the Gators fourth United Soccer Coaches Top 15 opponent this season. Four top-15 opponents leads SEC programs in 2020.
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United Soccer Coaches rankings began Sept. 22.
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| School | Conference | Top 15 Thru Oct. 25 |
| Virginia Tech | ACC | 5 |
| Florida | SEC | 4 |
| Baylor | Big 12 | 3 |
| Clemson | ACC | 3 |
| Oklahoma State | Big 12 | 3 |
| Tennessee | SEC | 3 |
| Texas Tech | Big 12 | 3 |
| Texas A&M | SEC | 2 |
About South Carolina :
South Carolina advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinal round in 2019, losing 1-0 to Washington State. This season, the Gamecocks opened with a 1-0 loss at Georgia, but has won the next four β 4-1 vs Missouri, 1-0 vs Kentucky, 2-1 2OT at Vanderbilt and 2-1 at No. 3 Arkansas. This win streak advanced South Carolina to No. 11 on the latest United Soccer Coaches poll.
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Sophomore Samantha Chung is the reigning United Soccer Coaches and SEC Offensive Player of the Week after scoring game-winning goal in win at then No. 3 Arkansas. Freshman Catherine Barry leads USC with three goals. Sophomore Heather Hintz started the last three matches and owns a goals-against-average of 0.64.
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Shelley Smith is in her 19th season as South Carolina's head coach. She's led USC to three SEC regular-season titles (2011, 2016, 2017).
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