Tigerville, S.C.- The King University Men's Soccer team notched their first win of the season in impressive fashion, defeating North Greenville University 2-0 on the road at Pepsi Stadium in Tigerville, S.C. The Conference Carolinas clash, played in front of 50 spectators, saw the Tornado strike twice in the first half and deliver a determined defensive effort to secure the clean sheet.

Game Recap:
King wasted no time setting the tone, opening the scoring in the 20th minute. Simeon Adair found the back of the net after a well-placed assist from Jacob Pope, giving the Tornado an early 1-0 lead. The advantage doubled late in the first half, as Cian McGoey converted a chance set up by Harrison Reynolds in the 38th minute. King took a 2-0 lead into halftime and never looked back.

The Tornado defense stood tall in the second half, limiting North Greenville's looks on goal and maintaining their composure through a physical contest that featured seven yellow cards between the teams. Goalkeeper Miles Lett made a key save to preserve the shutout as King closed out their first victory of the year.

King Highlights:

• Simeon Adair and Cian McGoey each scored their first goals of the season, both in the opening half.
• Jacob Pope and Harrison Reynolds recorded assists on the goals.
• The Tornado fired 9 shots, 5 on target, and earned 4 corner kicks.
• Keeper Miles Lett posted a clean sheet with 1 save.
• The King back line, anchored by Grayson Cunningham, Matt Vargas, and Calvin Kron, held NGU to just 1 shot on goal despite 11 attempts.

Statistical Leaders:

• Goals: Adair, McGoey
• Assists: Pope, Reynolds
• Shots: Swain 2, Pope 2, Adair 2
• Saves: Lett 1
• Fouls: King 6, North Greenville 22
• Corners: Each team 4

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