news-category: Athletics ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Men’s Soccer Ranked 3rd in Preseason Poll, Placing Two on All-Conference List By Office of University Communications On August 16, 2024 Team Plays First Match on Aug. 22 in Texas; Hosts Six Games at Home This Season BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Heading into the 2024 season, the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï men’s soccer team has earned two honors. The team was voted third in the Big South Preseason Coaches’ Poll, as released by the Big South on Aug. 14, picking up 48 total points. In addition, the Runnin’ Bulldogs placed a pair of defenders on the 2024 Big South Preseason All-Conference list. Defenders Leo Andrade (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and Max Fisher (Widnes, Cheshire, England) earned the recognition for the first time in their collegiate careers. The Runnin’ Bulldogs finished fifth in the conference last season with 34 goals allowed in 17 contests while recording three clean sheets. High Point enters the 2024 campaign as the favorite, earning 62 total points and seven first-place votes. Just ahead of GWU is UNC-Asheville with 51 points. Presbyterian checked in at No. 4 in the preseason poll, garnering 31 points. Winthrop and Longwood round out the top-5 with 30 points. The Runnin’ Bulldogs begin their season on the road traveling to Houston (Texas) Christian University on Aug. 22. The road trip continues to San Antonio, Texas, for a match on Aug. 25 against the University of Incarnate Word. The Runnin’ Bulldogs’ home opener will be on Sept. 1 against Barton College. The season has ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï facing two teams from the Ohio Valley Conference, two teams from the Sun Belt, one from the Atlantic Coast Conference, one from the SoCon, and one from Conference Carolinas. The team will play six matches at home inside the confines of Greene-Harbison Stadium. “I am extremely happy with the work our staff has done to complete the 2024 Fall schedule,â€� said Head Coach Scott Wells. “We are yet again testing ourselves against nationally-ranked programs and looking to solidify ourselves as a championship contending program within the Big South. We are 12 months wiser and showing great momentum off the back of our Carolina Cup championship.” 2024 Men’s Soccer Schedule Aug. 22 – 7 p.m. at Houston Christian Aug. 25 – 7 p.m. at University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas Sept. 1 – 5 p.m. vs. Barton College, Greene-Harbison Stadium Sept. 6 – 7 p.m. vs. Wake Forest University, Greene-Harbison Stadium Sept. 10 – 7:15 p.m. at Marshall, Huntington W.Va. Sept. 14 – 7 p.m. at Coastal Carolina, Conway, S.C. Sept. 21 – 7 p.m. vs. Radford, Greene Harbison Stadium Sept. 24 – 7 p.m. at Furman University, Greenville, S.C. Sept. 28 – 7 p.m. at Winthrop, Rock Hill, S.C. Oct. 5 – 6 p.m. at UNC-Asheville Oct. 12 – 7:30 p.m. vs. Presbyterian Oct. 15 – 6 p.m. at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tenn. Oct. 19 – 7 p.m. at Longwood University, Farmville, Va. Oct. 22 – 5 p.m. vs. UAB, Greene Harbison Stadium Oct 26 – 6 p.m. vs. USC-Upstate, Greene Harbison Stadium, senior day Nov. 1 – 7 p.m. at High Point University Nov. 6-16 – Big South Conference Tournament For more information on the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï men’s soccer team, fans can follow the team on X at @GWUsoccer or on Instagram at @gwusoccer. Source: gwusports.com ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.edu.
News Article ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Men’s and Women’s Basketball Season Tickets on Sale Now Options Include Discounts for Bulldog Club Members and Super Season Tickets to all 28 Men’s and Women’s Home Games BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.— Season tickets for the upcoming ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï basketball season at Paul Porter Arena are now available for purchase. Fans can choose from men’s and women’s season ticket packages or a super season ticket combo. […] Office of University Communications | October 28, 2026
News Article ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Theatre Presents ‘Clue’ Performances Scheduled for Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Dover Theatre BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Mystery, comedy, and plenty of surprises take center stage as ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Theatre presents “Clue,â€� a murder mystery based on the Parker Brothers board game. Who did it? In what room? And with what weapon? The show is a fun and fast ride through […] Office of University Communications | October 28, 2026
News Article From Reserved Student to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Campus Leader, Wade Gross Makes the Most of Every Opportunity Senior Follows His Father’s Advice to Step Outside His Comfort Zone, Discovering Leadership, Friendship and Community BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—When Wade Gross, of Senoia, Ga., arrived at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, he carried with him a challenge from his father. “In high school, I was a rather reserved person,â€� he reflected. “I didn’t really get out and do […] Office of University Communications | October 27, 2026