Aug. 23, 2003

Columbia, S.C. – The University of South Carolina men’s soccer team played to a scoreless tie against the 14th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers in an exhibition match at Kl?ckner Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.

Both teams had several opportunities to net a goal, but solid goalkeeping and a few shots off the crossbar of the goals resulted in a 0-0 tie. There was no overtime period played in the match. Virginia outshot the Gamecocks by one (11-10) and had one more corner kick (7-6). Gamecock goalkeeper, freshman Bradley Guzan, recorded four saves, while Uva’s Ryan Best posted two.

The Gamecocks kickoff of the regular season Friday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. when they host Boston University at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium. Following the Gamecock-Terrier matchup, the South Carolina players will be available for autographs.

Game SummaryGoals: None.Shots: Virginia 11, South Carolina 10.Corner Kicks: Virginia 7, South Carolina 6.Saves: South Carolina 4, Virginia 2.Fouls: Virginia 21, South Carolina 18.Offsides: South Carolina 2, Virginia 0.Cautions: Virginia 2 - John Hartman, Matt Oliver. South Carolina 2 - Anthony Stovall, Ben Link. Attendance: 823