Men's Soccer Downs USC Sumter

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA – The Richard Bland College of William and Mary Men's Soccer team moves to 2-1 after their third game of the 2021 season.

The men's soccer team traveled to USC Sumter this afternoon for a conference matchup.

The game was held even until the 25^th minute, when Nelsar Castillo reached the back of the net for the Statesmen. The score remained 1-0 Statesmen through the rest of the first half.

As the second half began, play moved back and forth. In the 65^th minute, Michael Afful notched his 4^th goal of the season to bring the Statesmen up 2-0. With 6 minutes remaining, Sumter reached the back of the net for the final marker of the day, to make it 2-1 Statesmen through regulation.

Cristian Rodriguez was credited with 7 saves in the win. Afful had 3 shots, Josemaria Acosta Bello 2, and Matthew McQueen and Jaden Tillman 1 each.

Richard Bland men's soccer next plays Saturday, September 18, home against Spartanburg Methodist College at 2pm.