Men’s Soccer Wraps Up Homestand Tuesday Night vs Winthrop
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina men’s soccer team wraps up its homestand Tuesday night (Sept. 12), when the Gamecocks host in-state foe Winthrop at 7 p.m. The match is the final tune-up for Carolina before they begin Sun Belt Conference play this weekend.
Gameday Information – #WEareCarolina
When: September 12 | 7 p.m.
Where: Columbia, S.C.
Venue: Stone Stadium (5,700)
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Broadcast: ESPN+
Series History: South Carolina leads 9-0
Last Meeting: South Carolina 4, Winthrop 2 | Sept. 9, 2022 | Columbia, S.C.
South Carolina Gamecocks 1-3-1, 0-0 Sun Belt
Coach: Tony Annan | 3rd Season – 11-20-7
Goal Leader: 2 | Adam Luckhurst
Assist Leader: 2 | Mika Habel
Points Leader: 4 | Adam Luckhurst
Shots Leader: 13 | Ethan Dekel Daks
Saves Leader: 18 | Ben Alexander
Winthrop Eagles 1-3, 0-0 Big South
Coach: Daniel Ridenhour | 8th Season
Goal Leader: 2 | Ricardo Ferreira
Assist Leader: 1 | Four tied
Points Leader: 4 | Ricardo Ferreira
Shots Leader: 8 | Ricardo Ferreira
Saves Leader: 11 | Sam Bell
Taking the Pitch
- This will be the 10th meeting between the Gamecocks and Eagles.
- This will be the fourth consecutive season they have met, all at Stone Stadium.
- In each of the last three meetings, the Gamecocks have scored four goals.
- Winthrop has score two goals in two of those matches.
- The Gamecocks are 5-0 at home all-time against Winthrop.
- Carolina owns four shutouts in the series.
- South Carolina has out-scored the Eagles 36-7 all-time in the series.
- The first meeting came during Carolina’s inaugural season on Oct. 25, 1978, a 4-1 win.
Quick Notes
- The Gamecocks tallied four goals in the match against Queens, their first four-goal match since scoring four against Winthrop on Sept. 9, 2022.
- Carolina also earned five assists in the match, the first time they finished with five in a match since Sept. 5, 2006, against Centenary.
- This is the 45th season of South Carolina men’s soccer.
- The Gamecocks have an all-time record of 522-281-83.
- South Carolina finished the regular season last year leading the nation in average attendance with 2,839 fans per game.
- The Gamecocks begin their second season in the Sun Belt Conference.
- Carolina was picked to finish fifth in the conference by the coaches.
- The roster features 10 newcomers; five transfers and five true freshmen.
- They return eight starters from a season ago, including four starters in the defensive end.
- The team return Adam Luckhurst who led the Gamecocks in every offensive category.
FAN PARKING
Gamecock fans will be able to utilize free parking in the grass lot located behind the Athletics Village Parking Garage (1300 Heyward Street) or overflow parking located at the Roost (201 South Marion). Fans will also have the option to park at any of the City of Columbia metered spots located around Stone Stadium (subject to fees required through the ParkMobile app). The Athletics Village Parking Garage will not be available.
SEASON TICKETS
The best season ticket deal in town is back for the 2023 men’s and women’s soccer season. For only $25 for adults and $10 for youth (17 and under), season ticket holders will receive admission to all men’s and women’s regular-season home games at Stone Stadium. To purchase season tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/467kywH.
For the latest on men’s soccer, visit GamecocksOnline.com or follow the team’s social media accounts on Twitter @GamecockMSoccer, Facebook /GamecockMSoccer, and Instagram @GamecockMSoccer.