University of Georgia Athletics
Sunday, October 10
Athens, Ga.
2 p.m.
University of Georgia
vs
Kentucky
Georgia Hosts Kentucky on Sunday
October 08, 2021 | Soccer
Georgia (9-3-1, 2-2-1 SEC) vs. Kentucky (6-6-2, 0-5-0 SEC)
Date: Sunday, Oct. 10
Time: 2 p.m. EDT
Location: Athens, Ga.
Site: Turner Soccer Complex (1,682)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Live Stream: SEC Network+ (Jeff Dantzler, PxP / Tatum Hodge, Analyst)
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Twitter: @UGASoccer
Social Media: For complete information on Georgia soccer, follow the team on its social media channels via @UGASoccer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Series History
Sunday's match is the 27th all-time meeting between Georgia and Kentucky, with the Bulldogs holding a 12-9-5 advantage in the series. In games played in Athens, the series is tied at 5-5-2. In the most recent meeting, the two teams played to a 1-1 draw on Oct. 11, 2020 in Lexington.
Back-to-Back?
Following a 1-0 victory over Missouri on Thursday, Georgia looks for consecutive divisional wins as Kentucky comes to Athens. With a win, Georgia would earn back-to-back SEC wins for the first time since beating Ole Miss and Mississippi State in 2019, and the first consecutive divisional wins since South Carolina and Tennessee in 2014.
Divisional Debut
Despite a 25-4 shot advantage, only one goal proved necessary for Georgia in a 1-0 win over Missouri on Thursday. Senior midfielder Bella Ponzi posted Georgia's lone score of the contest in the 35th minute as her deflected shot, set up by a service from freshman midfielder Morgan Hart, narrowly crossed the line for her second career goal. Graduate forward Mollie Belisle led with a career-high eight shots, while senior goalkeeper Emory Wegener earned her 17th career clean sheet.
Number Nine, Number Nine
With Thursday's win, Georgia clinched its most wins in a season during the Billy Lesesne era, and guaranteed at least a .500 finish.
Belisle's Career Year
Graduate forward Mollie Belisle continued her outstanding season with her game-winning goal in overtime at No. 5 LSU. Currently, Belisle ranks second nationally with 12 goals and fourth in points with 25. Belisle has already set a new career high for scores in a season and is now tied for eighth in school history with 23 career goals. She is also the first player to score 10+ goals in a season Marion Crowder notched 11 in 2013. With no goals against Missouri, Belisle has gone scoreless in two consecutive matches for the first time this season.
Nation's Top Trio
Powered by one of the nation's top scorers, the trio of graduate forward Mollie Belisle (12), senior midfielder Dani Murguia (7), and freshman forward Danielle Lewin (7) rank first nationally among trios with 26 total goals, three ahead of second-place Arizona State (24).
Putting Up Numbers
Through 13 matches, the Georgia attack ranks third in the nation and first in the SEC with 39 goals, surpassing the 18 scored all of last season. The Bulldogs ranked first for two weeks until South Alabama moved into the top spot following a 15-0 win over Alcorn State. With 3.25 goals per match, the scoring offense ranks ninth nationally.
Murguia Nearing History
With an assist against Arkansas, senior midfielder Dani Murguia upped her season total to nine, ranking fourth nationally and second in the SEC. Murguia's total is currently the third-most in a season for a Georgia player, only two behind the record 11 posted by Suzannah Weathersbee in 1996.
Ranking Report
Following last week's loss against Arkansas, Georgia remained at No. 6 in the United Soccer Coaches (USC) Southeast Region rankings and did not receive any votes for the national poll. The Bulldogs checked in at No. 49 in the newest RPI rankings released Monday, the seventh-highest rated team in the SEC.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Admission to Turner Soccer Complex is free. Sunday's match features a variety of promotions, including Girl Scout Day and Dad & Daughter Day. A selection of concession items will be available at value prices, with jumbo hot dogs, 20 oz. bottled sodas, and 22 oz. fountain Coca-Cola™ soft drinks selling for $2.50, while 20 oz. bottled Dasani®, candy, and popcorn tubs are $2. All concession and merchandise items at Turner Soccer Complex are cashless and contactless – MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover are all accepted.
Date: Sunday, Oct. 10
Time: 2 p.m. EDT
Location: Athens, Ga.
Site: Turner Soccer Complex (1,682)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Live Stream: SEC Network+ (Jeff Dantzler, PxP / Tatum Hodge, Analyst)
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Twitter: @UGASoccer
Social Media: For complete information on Georgia soccer, follow the team on its social media channels via @UGASoccer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
QUICK KICKS
Series History
Sunday's match is the 27th all-time meeting between Georgia and Kentucky, with the Bulldogs holding a 12-9-5 advantage in the series. In games played in Athens, the series is tied at 5-5-2. In the most recent meeting, the two teams played to a 1-1 draw on Oct. 11, 2020 in Lexington.
Back-to-Back?
Following a 1-0 victory over Missouri on Thursday, Georgia looks for consecutive divisional wins as Kentucky comes to Athens. With a win, Georgia would earn back-to-back SEC wins for the first time since beating Ole Miss and Mississippi State in 2019, and the first consecutive divisional wins since South Carolina and Tennessee in 2014.
Divisional Debut
Despite a 25-4 shot advantage, only one goal proved necessary for Georgia in a 1-0 win over Missouri on Thursday. Senior midfielder Bella Ponzi posted Georgia's lone score of the contest in the 35th minute as her deflected shot, set up by a service from freshman midfielder Morgan Hart, narrowly crossed the line for her second career goal. Graduate forward Mollie Belisle led with a career-high eight shots, while senior goalkeeper Emory Wegener earned her 17th career clean sheet.
Number Nine, Number Nine
With Thursday's win, Georgia clinched its most wins in a season during the Billy Lesesne era, and guaranteed at least a .500 finish.
Belisle's Career Year
Graduate forward Mollie Belisle continued her outstanding season with her game-winning goal in overtime at No. 5 LSU. Currently, Belisle ranks second nationally with 12 goals and fourth in points with 25. Belisle has already set a new career high for scores in a season and is now tied for eighth in school history with 23 career goals. She is also the first player to score 10+ goals in a season Marion Crowder notched 11 in 2013. With no goals against Missouri, Belisle has gone scoreless in two consecutive matches for the first time this season.
Nation's Top Trio
Powered by one of the nation's top scorers, the trio of graduate forward Mollie Belisle (12), senior midfielder Dani Murguia (7), and freshman forward Danielle Lewin (7) rank first nationally among trios with 26 total goals, three ahead of second-place Arizona State (24).
Putting Up Numbers
Through 13 matches, the Georgia attack ranks third in the nation and first in the SEC with 39 goals, surpassing the 18 scored all of last season. The Bulldogs ranked first for two weeks until South Alabama moved into the top spot following a 15-0 win over Alcorn State. With 3.25 goals per match, the scoring offense ranks ninth nationally.
Murguia Nearing History
With an assist against Arkansas, senior midfielder Dani Murguia upped her season total to nine, ranking fourth nationally and second in the SEC. Murguia's total is currently the third-most in a season for a Georgia player, only two behind the record 11 posted by Suzannah Weathersbee in 1996.
Ranking Report
Following last week's loss against Arkansas, Georgia remained at No. 6 in the United Soccer Coaches (USC) Southeast Region rankings and did not receive any votes for the national poll. The Bulldogs checked in at No. 49 in the newest RPI rankings released Monday, the seventh-highest rated team in the SEC.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Admission to Turner Soccer Complex is free. Sunday's match features a variety of promotions, including Girl Scout Day and Dad & Daughter Day. A selection of concession items will be available at value prices, with jumbo hot dogs, 20 oz. bottled sodas, and 22 oz. fountain Coca-Cola™ soft drinks selling for $2.50, while 20 oz. bottled Dasani®, candy, and popcorn tubs are $2. All concession and merchandise items at Turner Soccer Complex are cashless and contactless – MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover are all accepted.
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