Thursday, August 22
Charlotte, N.C.
6:00 p.m.
Mississippi State
at
Charlotte
Photo by: Mike Mattina/MSU Athletics
State Soccer Set To Hit The Road For First Time In 2024
August 21, 2024 | Soccer
STARKVILLE – Fresh off an impressive start to the 2024 season, the 20th-ranked Bulldogs are set to hit the road for the first time this year. The Bulldogs will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, to face off against the Charlotte 49ers on Thursday, August 22, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. CT at Transamerica Field.
Â
State (2-0-0) enters the matchup riding high after securing back-to-back home victories to open the season. The Dawgs began their campaign with a 1-0 win over Baylor, followed by a commanding 4-0 triumph against Northwestern State. Their early success has propelled them to the highest ranking in program history, climbing to No. 11 in the latest TopDrawerSoccer poll and No. 20Â in the United Soccer Coaches rankings.
Â
Thursday's contest marks the first of two matches for the Bulldogs in the Tar Heel State this week. After facing Charlotte, State will head to Winston-Salem for a Sunday afternoon matchup with Wake Forest.
Â
State's early-season performances have been highlighted by a balanced attack and a stout defense. Four different Bulldogs have found the back of the net in 2024, showcasing the team's depth and offensive firepower. Maddy Anderson continues to anchor the defense, securing her 27th career shutout in Sunday's match, tying her for 10th all-time in SEC history.
Â
Charlotte (0-2-0) is coming off a 3-0 loss to TCU, following a season-opening loss against UNC Wilmington, 2-1. The 49ers, however, showed marked improvement under head coach Brandi Fontaine in 2023, posting a 9-7-4 record in her second season at the helm. In their first year in the American Athletic Conference, Charlotte secured a 4-3-2 record, earning them a fourth-place spot in the AAC Preseason Coaches Poll for 2024.
Â
The 49ers return key players, including Payton Patrick, who earned All-Conference honors in 2023 after tallying 18 points on eight assists and five goals. She is joined by Macey Bader and Emma Wakeman, who, alongside Patrick, were named to the AAC Watch List for the 2024 season.
Â
Thursday's match will mark significant early road test for head coach James Armstrong's squad as they look to build on their historic start and continue their ascent in the national rankings.
Â
State (2-0-0) enters the matchup riding high after securing back-to-back home victories to open the season. The Dawgs began their campaign with a 1-0 win over Baylor, followed by a commanding 4-0 triumph against Northwestern State. Their early success has propelled them to the highest ranking in program history, climbing to No. 11 in the latest TopDrawerSoccer poll and No. 20Â in the United Soccer Coaches rankings.
Â
Thursday's contest marks the first of two matches for the Bulldogs in the Tar Heel State this week. After facing Charlotte, State will head to Winston-Salem for a Sunday afternoon matchup with Wake Forest.
Â
State's early-season performances have been highlighted by a balanced attack and a stout defense. Four different Bulldogs have found the back of the net in 2024, showcasing the team's depth and offensive firepower. Maddy Anderson continues to anchor the defense, securing her 27th career shutout in Sunday's match, tying her for 10th all-time in SEC history.
Â
Charlotte (0-2-0) is coming off a 3-0 loss to TCU, following a season-opening loss against UNC Wilmington, 2-1. The 49ers, however, showed marked improvement under head coach Brandi Fontaine in 2023, posting a 9-7-4 record in her second season at the helm. In their first year in the American Athletic Conference, Charlotte secured a 4-3-2 record, earning them a fourth-place spot in the AAC Preseason Coaches Poll for 2024.
Â
The 49ers return key players, including Payton Patrick, who earned All-Conference honors in 2023 after tallying 18 points on eight assists and five goals. She is joined by Macey Bader and Emma Wakeman, who, alongside Patrick, were named to the AAC Watch List for the 2024 season.
Â
Thursday's match will mark significant early road test for head coach James Armstrong's squad as they look to build on their historic start and continue their ascent in the national rankings.
For the most up-to-date information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU women's soccer on X, like them on Facebook, and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateSoc."
– HailState.com –
Players Mentioned
GK
/ SoccerSOCCER | Nick Zimmerman and Players Media Session
Wednesday, September 10
SOCCER | Nick Zimmerman and Players Press Conference vs Louisiana Tech
Thursday, September 04
SOCCER | Highlights vs. Louisiana Tech
Thursday, September 04
SOCCER | Nick Zimmerman and Chelsea Wagner Media Session
Wednesday, September 03