Key Men’s College Soccer Matches: America East, Big South, Southern, ACC 10/25
As the college soccer season nears its conclusion, several key matches this weekend could reshape conference standings and national rankings. Here’s a rundown of significant matchups to keep an eye on.
Key Men’s College Soccer Matches: America East, Big South, Southern, ACC on 10/25
#5 Vermont vs. #3 Bryant
The matchup between Vermont and Bryant is crucial for the America East Regular Season Title. This game kicks off at 6 PM ET on ESPN+. Both teams are among the last undefeated squads in Division I. With both ranked in the top five of the coaches’ poll, the stakes are high for conference accolades and national recognition.
#9 High Point at Gardner-Webb
Also at 6 PM ET on ESPN+, High Point faces Gardner-Webb in a pivotal Big South clash. High Point, the defending Regular Season Champions, aims for a third consecutive title. Gardner-Webb, last year’s close competitor, is eager to disrupt this streak and is just outside the top 25 in the coaches’ poll.
#15 Clemson at #6 Virginia
This ACC showdown features Clemson and Virginia, playing at 6 PM ET on ACC Extra. Both teams currently rank #2 and #3 in the conference, trailing behind Stanford. With Stanford slated to face SMU, the opportunity for Clemson and Virginia to ascend in the standings is ripe. Both also boast top 15 rankings nationally.
#4 NC State at #17 Duke
At 7 PM ET on ACC Extra, NC State challenges Duke. Both teams are positioned closely behind Clemson and Virginia in the ACC standings. NC State seeks to reassert its earlier top ranking in the coaches’ poll with a decisive win.
#19 UNCG at Furman
This Southern Conference matchup, happening at 7 PM ET on ESPN+, is crucial for championship implications. If Furman secures a win, they can eliminate UNCG from title contention. Conversely, a victory for the Spartans allows them to dictate their future in the conference standings. Furman is also aiming for recognition in the coaches’ poll.
- Match 1: #5 Vermont vs. #3 Bryant – 6 PM ET on ESPN+
- Match 2: #9 High Point at Gardner-Webb – 6 PM ET on ESPN+
- Match 3: #15 Clemson at #6 Virginia – 6 PM ET on ACC Extra
- Match 4: #4 NC State at #17 Duke – 7 PM ET on ACC Extra
- Match 5: #19 UNCG at Furman – 7 PM ET on ESPN+
As teams vie for conference titles and national standings, these matchups promise excitement and stakes that could define the season.
