COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's soccer team (1-2) suffered their second straight setback after falling at the University of South Carolina (1-3-1) by a final score of 4-0 on Friday night. The victory extended the Gamecocks all-time series lead to 2-0 over the Royals.
Scoring Summary
20' – SOUTH CAROLINA – Ethan Dekel Daks (Assist Mika Habel)
54' – SOUTH CAROLINA – Jonah Biggers (Assist Kasper Lehm)
56' – SOUTH CAROLINA – Adam Luckhurst (Assist Mika Habel)
88' – SOUTH CAROLINA – Martin Yahia (Assist Jack Burgess)
Turning Point
Despite a first-half goal from South Carolina, the Royals played a strong opening half on the road. The turning point of the evening took place early in the second half as the Gamecocks netted consecutive goals within two minutes putting the match out of reach.
Key Stats & Notes
- Senior Giulano Lucca led the Royals attack with three shots putting one on frame across 90 minutes of action.
- Forward Louis Goldsack turned in three shots, including a team-best two on goal.
- Veteran striker Mario Goic tallied a pair of shots on the night.
- Sophomore forward Michel Feldman earned his first career start for the Royals and turned in a career-high 67 minutes.
- Freshman Cole Pumpian recorded a shot on goal for the second straight match.
- Despite a four-goal margin, the Gamecocks only won the shooting total 10-9.
- Queens earned three corners on the night while South Carolina only managed two.
Up Next
Queens will return home for a non-conference midweek match on Tuesday, September 12
th when they welcome UNCW to Dickson Field. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on ESPN Plus. Fans can secure their tickets in advance by visiting the Queens Athletics
website.
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