Everything you need to know about Washington’s historic meeting with Georgetown in the College Cup
The Washington Huskies men’s soccer team has advanced to the College Cup for the first time in program history.
Following their thrilling shutout win over Saint Louis in Seattle last weekend in the NCAA Division I quarterfinals, the Huskies are one of four teams still playing in the tournament, and have made their way to North Carolina for Friday’s semifinals round.
Here’s what you need to know about how they reached this point, their upcoming opponent in Georgetown, and how to watch their historic semifinals match.
GAME INFORMATION
No. 3 Georgetown (18-2-1) vs. No. 2 Washington (17-1-2)
5:30 p.m. (PST) Friday
WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.
TV: ESPNU | Stream: ESPN.com
This will be the second meeting in history between UW and Georgetown — and the second in the NCAA Tournament. The last time the two program’s met in late 2019, the Hoyas — who went on to win the national championship — ended the Huskies’ season in the quarterfinals. UW scored early on a Jaret Townsend goal, but the Hoyas rallied with a pair of goals from Jacob Montes and Derek Dodson after the 70-minute mark to secure the 2-1 win in Washington, D.C. and advance. The Hoyas have now advanced to the tournament for the fifth consecutive season, while the Huskies are back for their sixth consecutive trip. Georgetown opened its season with 10 victories before losses to Providence and Marquette in October, has nine shutouts this fall and outpaced its first two tournament opponents, 6-1, before edging West Virginia in a shootout last week. UW, meanwhile, opened its season this fall with 12 straight wins before dropping its only loss to Oregon State in October, has posted 11 shutouts this season — including the quarterfinals win over Saint Louis — and outscored its first three tournament opponents, 8-3. The winner of Friday’s match moves on to play the winner of the semifinals meeting between No. 8 Clemson and No. 4 Notre Dame in Sunday’s championship.
ROAD TO THE COLLEGE CUP
Georgetown
First round — bye
Second round — defeated Georgia State, 2-0
Third round — defeated Providence, 4-1
Quarterfinals — defeated No. 11 West Virginia, 1-1 (4-1 penalty kicks)
Washington
First round — bye
Second round — defeated Portland, 3-1
Third round — defeated No. 15 Indiana, 3-2 (OT)
Quarterfinals — defeated No. 10 Saint Louis, 2-0
ABOUT THE HOYAS
NCAA Tournament appearances — 12 (fifth consecutive)
College Cup appearances — 3 (2019 champions, 2012 runners-up)
Coach — Brian Wiese (16th season)
Individual stat leaders
Goals — Stefan Stojanovic (nine), Dante Polvara (seven), Marlon Tabora (four), Zach Riviere (four).
Assists — Polvara (six), Tabora (six), Chris Hegardt (five).
Saves — Giannis Nikopolidis (37).
Notable team stats
(National stat rankings per NCAA.com)
Goal differential — 26 (41 goals for, 15 against), ranks 13th
Goals per game — 1.95, 33rd
Shots per game — 16.95, fourth
Shots on goal per game — 7, ninth
Save percentage — .795, 16th
ABOUT THE HUSKIES
NCAA Tournament appearances — 28 (sixth consecutive)
College Cup appearances — 1
Coach — Jamie Clark (11th season)
Individual stat leaders
Goals — Dylan Teves (12), Gio Miglietti (six), Ryan Sailor (six).
Assists — Charlie Ostreem (nine), Teves (seven), Lucas Meek (five).
Saves — Sam Fowler (61). Fowler’s save percentage (.824) also ranks second in the nation, while his goals-against average (.658) ranks sixth and eight shutouts rank tied for 12th.
Notable team stats
(National stat rankings per NCAA.com)
Goal differential — 33 (46 goals for, 13 against), ranks tied for sixth
Goals per game — 2.3, 11th
Shots per game — 16.5, tied-fifth
Shots on goal per game — 6.7, 21st
Save percentage — .831, second
