Wolfpack Tops Orange in OT

Friday, March 26

Raleigh, NC

7 PM

Syracuse University

1-7-4, 0-6-3

North Carolina State

3-8-2, 1-7-2

Syracuse

NC State

3/26/2021 9:53:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State scored in the 94th minute to defeat Syracuse, 2-1, in overtime in men's soccer action on Friday, March 26.

"It's tough – I have a young group that is leaving it all on the soccer field," said Syracuse head coach Ian McIntyre. "We were very good tonight and started extremely well and then conceded a goal on a restart. We had good moments and I'm proud of the effort and energy. The guys showed courage and were brave in their play, but to come away with nothing is extremely disappointing."

HOW IT HAPPENED
Syracuse (1-7-4, 0-6-3) jumped out to an early lead when freshman Deandre Kerr scored his third goal of the season on an assist from sophomore Noah Singelmann. The Wolfpack (3-8-2, 1-7-2) answered in the 15th minute when Pablo Pedregosa found the back of the net off a pass from George Asomani.

The Orange were the more dangerous team in the second half as they outshot NC State, 5-1, but couldn't take advantage of their opportunities. The game winner came in the 94th minute from Aidan Foster, who notched his second goal of the season.

"We created enough chances but we probably didn't test their goalkeeper enough to win the game," McIntyre said. "I think we've put some really good performances together but we have to have more quality in the final third."

OF NOTE
Singelmann now has at least one point in four of the seven matches the Orange have played this spring. He leads the team in points (9) and assists (3) and is tied for the top spot in goals with Kerr (3).

UP NEXT
Syracuse will play its final three regular-season matches at home, starting Tuesday, March 30 against St. Francis at 3 p.m.