Two Late Goals Push Drexel Past Charleston, 2-1

Saturday, September 25

Ralph Lundy Field at Patriots Point

7:00 PM

College of Charleston

2-4-2, 0-3-0

Drexel

4-4-0, 2-1-0

Drexel

Col. of Charleston

9/25/2021 9:52:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Box Score
CHARLESTON, S.C. --- The College of Charleston men's soccer team (2-4-2, 0-3) fell 2-1 in a tough battle with Drexel (4-4, 2-1) on Saturday night at Patriots Point.

The Cougars struck first, as Rio Murray scored the game's first goal off a perfect feed from Jake Nicholson in the match's 22nd minute. Charleston would carry the 1-0 lead into the half.

Charleston was able to protect the advantage for much of the second half, until the Dragons scored on a header in the 72nd minute. Just three minutes leader, Drexel took the lead on a long-range strike and never looked back. The Dragons were able to protect the advantage until the final horn, defeating the Cougars 2-1.

The loss drops the College of Charleston to 0-3 in CAA play, as Drexel improves to 2-1 in conference action.

Key Cougars

Senior Rio Murray had produced three assists this season, but the goal he scored against the Dragons was his first of the season and the fourth of his career
Jake Nicholson passed Murray for the club lead in assists on the goal, tallying his fourth of the season
Senior Nick Burnz anchored the CofC defense, playing the match's entire 90 minutes

Game Notes

Drexel held a 9-6 advantage in shots attempted
The Cougars broke through to score their first goal since a 5-3 win at UNC-Asheville
CofC now holds a 4-2-2 all-time record against Drexel

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