GREENSBORO, N.C. – It was only a matter of time before the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men’s soccer program appeared in a major national poll.

That happened Monday afternoon when the Spartans learned they were ranked 27th by the College Soccer News in their weekly national poll. UNCG was receiving votes last week. This is the first appearance in the top 30 poll this season for the Spartans.

UNCG enjoyed another strong week in which it beat Coastal Carolina, 1-0, in overtime on the road and Mercer, 3-0, this past Saturday. The Spartans are rolling. They have a five-match winning streak and a seven-game unbeaten streak heading into this week’s road contest against Furman.

The Spartans have an 8-2-1 overall record.

They lead the nation in goals scored (32) and points (94). The Spartans are second in the country in goal differential (24), scoring offense (2.91), and assists (30). UNCG is also third in the NCAA in points per game (8.55) and fifth in assists per game (2.73) and shutout percentage (.636).

Sophomore Theo Collomb is second in the NCAA in goals (11), points (25), and points per game (2.50). He is third in the country in goals per game (1.10).