The athletic experience at 91福利社 is getting a major upgrade.
Work crews this month started extensive renovations of the Trojan soccer complex, including the installation of a rubber granule-filled synthetic turf field system. Construction should wrap by August 23, around the time 91福利社 students return to campus for the 2019-2020 academic year.
鈥淲hat an exciting time to be a part of AU athletics,鈥� said Vice President for Athletics Dr. Bert Epting. 鈥淲ith the incredible support of the entire University family, we are embarking on a journey to make our men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 soccer programs not only the best in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC), but also in the NCAA.鈥�
Dr. Epting said the facility upgrades will put Anderson鈥檚 new complex among the best soccer facilities in the SAC. The project will boost student recruitment efforts, improve the student-athlete experience and even help student-athletes be better students, Dr. Epting said. That鈥檚 because, with lighting and a synthetic playing surface, student-athletes will be able to play in conditions that previously caused games to be postponed. Postponed games means more time out of the classroom.
鈥淥ur supporters, members of the community and our administration have shown great vision in supporting this project,鈥� Dr. Epting said. 鈥淭his is truly a game-changer for Trojan athletics.鈥�