COLUMBIA, S.C. –South Carolina scored in the fourth minute and never looked back in its 6-0 victory over UAB on Saturday afternoon.
You have to give credit to South Carolina for getting off to a quick start and taking their chances well,” said head coach Jeff Kinney. “As a staff, we will be reevaluating what we need to do in order to find more consistency out of our young group of players. Some of that will come with experience but being consistent is extremely important to taking the next steps as a program and we are not there yet.”
The Blazers fall to 3-10-1 overall, 1-3-1 in Conference USA play while South Carolina improves to 7-6-1, 1-3-1 C-USA.
Although South Carolina came out with a quick goal, UAB did not let that discourage them. Within three minutes of the USC goal, the Blazers has two chances for the equalizer on shots by Cale Loughrey sixth minute and Aodhán O’Hara in the seventh minute.
South Carolina added two more goals in the 28thand 41stminutes to take a 3-0 advantage into halftime.
USC extended its lead in the second half to 4-0 on a goal in the 56thminute. The Gamecocks closed out the scoring with a pair of goals 82ndand 87thminutes.
Grayson Dupont tallied two shots while Loughrey, Shane De Leon and Mason Robicheaux contributed one shot in the second half.
UAB will be back at BBVA Field for the last home game of the spring season against No. 16 Marshall on April 10 at 2 p.m.
Quick Kicks
- USC outshot UAB 19-15
- USC had 13 shots on goal and UAB had six
- St. Louis, Loughrey and Dupont recorded one shot on goal.
- Seth Torman recorded seven saves
BBVA Field will accommodate fans with social distancing measures in place.
Fans will be asked to practice social distancing and sit in available seats. Masks are required at all times per state and county ordinance.
Men’s soccer season tickets are on sale by purchasing the 2020-21 Gold Card for $65 here. The Gold Card is an exclusive offer that grants you admission into all UAB men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, baseball and softball events for the upcoming academic year. Contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
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