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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

Up Next

• The Cougars will be back in action on Wednesday, September 29 as CofC hosts Furman. The game is set for 6:00 p.m.