COLUMBUS, Ohio - The University of Dayton men's soccer team defeated South Carolina Sunday afternoon, 4-2, clinching the 2022 Ohio State Wolstein Classic Championship.
The Flyers (2-0-0) keep their strong start going while the Gamecocks (0-1-1) still sit winless.
Seniors
Andy Sanchez,
Xavier Zengue, and
Manny Day earned All-Tournament Team, while freshman
Casper Svendby picked up accolades as well.
KEY MOMENT
- 51st minute – Dayton scored in the 51st minute and added the third goal just seven minutes later to take a commanding 3-0 lead.
SCORING BREAKDOWN
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Ajago became the sixth Flyer to score in just the second game of the season in the opening minutes.
- Adedokun had a team-high two assists in the game.
- Sanchez had three shots while freshman Joseph Melto Quiah had a team-high five attempts in the contest.
- Dayton out-shot South Carolina 20-6 and put nine on target.
- Fouls were 18-8 in favor of the Flyers.
COACH'S COMMENTS
"The team played very well today and earned the tournament championship," said head coach
Dennis Currier. "We were relentless in the attack and generated consistent chances throughout the game. It is great to get two wins to start the season."
UP NEXT
- The Flyers will host the Dayton Classic starting Sept. 2 in the home opener against St. Thomas at 7 p.m. at Baujan Field.
