
Cougars Fall to UAB in Season Opener
8/26/2022 10:38:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – College of Charleston turned in a strong defensive performance but came up short on the offensive end in a 2-0 loss to UAB on Friday night at PNC Field.
The Cougars limited the Blazers to only 10 shots and just three on goal. UAB took advantage of two of those shots in the opening half when Nathaniel St. Louis scored in the sixth minute and Brooks Rice followed 16 minutes later.
Damon Williams was a bright spot in the attack for the Cougars. The Akron transfer fired four shots, half of Charleston's total, with two on target. Daniel Pereira, Leonardo D'Ambrosio, Chris Matlashewski and Conner Walmsley also had shots.
Freshman Olly Marshall earned the start in goal and made one save in the full 90 minutes. Jack Hudson stopped two shots for the Blazers.
The Cougars wrap up play at the UAB Soccer for a Cure Classic on Sunday when they meet Memphis at 12:30. The Tigers defeated Queens, 5-0, in the opening game of the tournament.
The Cougars limited the Blazers to only 10 shots and just three on goal. UAB took advantage of two of those shots in the opening half when Nathaniel St. Louis scored in the sixth minute and Brooks Rice followed 16 minutes later.
Damon Williams was a bright spot in the attack for the Cougars. The Akron transfer fired four shots, half of Charleston's total, with two on target. Daniel Pereira, Leonardo D'Ambrosio, Chris Matlashewski and Conner Walmsley also had shots.
Freshman Olly Marshall earned the start in goal and made one save in the full 90 minutes. Jack Hudson stopped two shots for the Blazers.
The Cougars wrap up play at the UAB Soccer for a Cure Classic on Sunday when they meet Memphis at 12:30. The Tigers defeated Queens, 5-0, in the opening game of the tournament.
Team Stats
COFCM
UAB
Goals
0
2
Shots
8
10
Shots on Goal
2
3
Saves
1
2
Corners
3
5
Fouls
10
13
Scoring Plays

St. Louis, Nathaniel (1)
Assisted By: Rice, Brooks , DeLeon, Curtis
GOAL by UAB St. Louis, Nathaniel (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Rice, Brooks and DeLeon, Curtis, goal number 1 for season.
5:48

Rice, Brooks (1)
Assisted By: DeLeon, Curtis
GOAL by UAB Rice, Brooks, Assist by DeLeon, Curtis, goal number 1 for season.
21:31
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