Lander 1-0 South Carolina

McNulty helps Lander outlast Gamecocks

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Lander men's soccer team took down the South Carolina Gamecocks at Stone Stadium Wednesday night to the tune of a 1-0 victory.

Although an exhibition match for both sides, the Bearcats held their own against a formidable Conference USA squad.

Lander peppered the Gamecocks with 18 shots, with nine finding their way on target. South Carolina was able to put up nine shots, with six making their way on target.

The lone goal of the game came from sophomore Max McNulty in the 31st minute. McNulty placed a shot towards the bottom right corner of the goal, stunning the opposing keeper.

Lander saw a clean sheet split between junior Jacob Withers and freshman Simon Reithmeir. Withers took the first half, making four saves while Reithmeir made two saves in the second half.

The Bearcats return to action on February 8, as the Blue and Gold host Francis Marion.