RALEIGH, N.C. – Despite holding No. 14 N.C. State (1-0) scoreless over the remaining 52 minutes of action, the Queens University of Charlotte men's soccer (0-1) team was unable to overcome an early first-half deficit, falling to the nationally-ranked Wolfpack, 2-0 on Thursday night.

SCORING SUMMARY
21' – NC STATE – Donavan Phillip (Unassisted)
37' – NC STATE – Nikola Markovic (Assist Isaac Heffess)

TURNING POINT
After both offenses spent the first 20 minutes of action feeling out the new year, the Wolfpack struck first in the 21^st minute when ACC Preseason Watch List recipient Donavan Phillip dribbled through the Queens backline before ripping a strike from the right side of the box into the left side of the net. The Wolfpack added on in the 37^th minute when Isaac Heffess sent a high ball into the box from midfield. With a pair of Queens defenders in position, Nikola Markovic settled the pass before touching it into the corner of the net.

KEY STATS & NOTES

• N.C. State generated multiple scoring opportunities with 23 shots, and 11 on target.
• The Wolfpack earned nine corner opportunities while limiting the Royals to one corner chance.
• Despite surrendering a pair of goals, sophomore Matheus Rhormens shined in goal, bringing in nine saves, including multiple diving efforts.
• Five Royals turned in complete games, including Otto Gustafsson, Leontios Zacharia, Nathan Tozzi, Valter Salavuo, and Rodrigo Canovas.
• Freshmen Sigurdur Hakon Halldorsson and Michael Tzimoulis led the Royals offense. Halldorsson headed a pair of shots off target, and Tzimoulis placed the Royals only shot on goal.

 
UP NEXT
Queens will turn their attention to a crosstown clash at Charlotte on Monday, August 25^th. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can purchase their tickets here.

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