Gamecocks Drop Season Opener

CLEMSON, S.C. —- South Carolina men’s soccer tied the match at the 12-minute mark, but Clemson responded with three more goals of its own as the Tigers earned the 4-1 victory in the 2019 season opener Friday. Logan Frost’s first-career goal knotted the match at 1-1 early in the first half as Buenyamin Yusufoglu earned his first assist as a Gamecock. 
 
The young Gamecocks had seven newcomers in the starting lineup, including five freshmen, while 11 different men made their Carolina debut in the match. 
 
With the win, Clemson tied the series at 4-4 all-time when the two teams meet in the first match of a season. 
 
Carolina held strong after an early Tiger goal in the first half as a Frost goal off the Yusufoglu assist tied the season opener at 1-1 just 12 minutes into the year. 
 
But as the young Gamecocks worked through first game-excitement and learning experiences that come with young groups, a veteran Clemson squad responded with two more goals before halftime and one in the second to earn the first Palmetto Series point of the new school year. 
 
The Gamecocks are set to return home on Tues., Sept. 3 for the home opener against Gardner-Webb. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. from Stone Stadium. 

Once again, fans can get the best deal in town for season tickets. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for youth and get you into ALL 20 soccer matches at Stone Stadium this fall. To purchase, visit gamecocksonline.com/soccertix.

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SCORING SUMMARY 
Grayson Barber, Clemson (7′)
Logan Frost, Carolina (12′) 
Smith Kimarni, Clemson (13′)
Grayson Barber, Clemson (21′) 
Quinn McNeill, Clemson (78′)

ASSIST SUMMARY 
Phillip Mayaka, Clemson (7′)
Buenyamin Yusufoglu, Carolina (12′) 
Charlie Asensio, Clemson (13′)
Tanner Dieterich, Clemson (21′) 
Quinn McNeill, Carolina (78′)