STATESBORO, Ga. – The Georgia Southern women's soccer team opens its 22nd season this weekend with a pair of games. Friday's game at 7 p.m. is at home against UNC Wilmington and Sunday's game at 2 p.m. is at Jacksonville State.
Georgia Southern played exhibition games against Jacksonville University and University of Georgia last week, beating the Dolphins 2-1 and tying the Bulldogs 1-1. Senior forward Jennifer Wittick was named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Team after leading the Eagles with 11 goals last season.
The Eagles begin their regular season slate against UNC Wilmington, which is receiving votes in the preseason National Soccer Coaches of America Association (NSCAA) poll.