Aug 16, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina men’s soccer team will host Mercer in the first of two home exhibition contests for the 2013 season on Sunday evening at Stone Stadium. Game time is set for 7 p.m., and admission is free. Free live audio and will be available via GamecocksOnline.com.

South Carolina returns 15 letterwinners and four starters from the 2012 squad, including junior preseason All-Conference USA honoree Braeden Troyer. Mark Berson is entering his 36th season as the Gamecocks’ head coach.

Mercer adds nine newcomers to a roster with 13 returning letterwinners. Six starters return, including two of their top three scorers in seniors Ehjayson Henry and Ryan King who combined for 26 points last season. Junior keeper Greg Ranjitsingh returns as well, boasting a 0.87 GAA, 93 saves and seven shutouts from last season. Head coach Brad Ruzzo is in his sixth season leading the Bears.

Season tickets for men’s soccer, which includes admission to all home games, are currently on sale in the Gamecock Ticket Office. Fans can purchase tickets online at GamecocksOnline.com, or by calling 1-800-4SC-FANS. Cost for season tickets for men’s soccer is $25 for adults and $10 for youth (17 and under).