COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina men's soccer team utilized four goals to defeat Winthrop, 4-1, on Sunday night inside of Stone Stadium.
The victory marks the first under head coach Tony Annan. The Gamecocks (1-1-0) had four different goal scorers to turn back Winthrop (1-1-0).
"I'm pleased with the win," Annan said. "I'm pleased with the packed stadium. I'm pleased for the boys to get their first win in this stadium with a new coaching staff.
"I thought the guys gave as much tonight as they did the other night (against College of Charleston). The other team played well."
The go-ahead goal sparked the flow on offense for Carolina. Logan Hitzeman sent a cross toward the middle of the penalty box where Peter Clement used his head to send the ball past Winthrop keeper Sam Bell to put the Gamecocks up 2-1 in the 35th minute. Justin Kopay also received credit for an assist on the play.
A pair of second half goals sealed the game for Carolina. Brian Banahan sent a shot into the back of the net in the 68th minute. He took the feed from Logan Frost and grew the Gamecocks' lead to 3-1. Clement also notched an assist on the play.
Carolina improves to 7-0-0 against Winthrop all-time.
The Gamecocks return to action Friday for their first road match of the season. They head to Clemson for a matchup with the Tigers at 7 p.m. on Friday night.
