BOONE, N.C. — One week into preseason practices and after the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage, the Appalachian State men’s soccer team will play its first opponents of the 2016 season this week.
The Mountaineers will play former Southern Conference rival Wofford on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. before going on the road for their contest with High Point on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.
Trapping the Terriers
Last season, the Terriers finished 9-7-2 (4-5-1 SoCon), good for fifth overall in the league. After losing five student-athletes to graduation, Wofford will be returning six starters this year who were a part of the Terriers finishing third in the SoCon in points (94) and second in goals (36) and goals per game (2.