RALEIGH, N.C. — The Queens University of Charlotte men's soccer team (0-2-0) fell to No. 2 NC State University (1-0-1) in a 2-1 match on Sunday at Dail Soccer Stadium. Queens scored its lone goal in the first half, but NC State responded with two goals after halftime to secure the win.
SCORING SUMMARY
21' – Queens – Luis Vera Mayorca (Assisted by Iker Erazo)
51' – NC State – Tyler Caton (Assisted by Caden Tolentino and Adrià Muñoz)
71' – NC State – Russell Berko (Assisted by Aidan Payne)
TURNING POINT
Queens took an early 1-0 lead at halftime with a goal by Luis Vera Mayorca, assisted by Iker Erazo. However, NC State's Tyler Caton scored in the 51st minute, assisted by Caden Tolentino and Adrià Muñoz, leveling the score. Russell Berko then extended the lead to 2-1 with a goal in the 71st minute, assisted by Aidan Payne, ensuring the victory for NC State.
KEY STATS & NOTES
- Queens' defense was tested with multiple corner kicks from NC State, and Andre Gustavo Paz Moraes made three saves, facing 21 shots throughout the match.
- Luis Vera Mayorca earned his first start in the match, and added his first career goal.
- NC State's Tyler Caton scored the equalizer in the 52nd minute, assisted by Caden Tolentino and Adrià Muñoz.
- Russell Berko scored the game-winning goal for the Wolfpack in the 72nd minute off an assist from Aidan Payne.
UP NEXT
The Royals will face Wofford College on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 6 PM for their Royals Supporting Royals night. The game will take place at the Queens Sports Complex in Charlotte, N.C.
