Donovan's First Goal in Wolfpack Red: Golden

Tuesday, October 21

Columbia, S.C.

7:00 PM

NC State

South Carolina

10/21/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

Oct. 21, 2014

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NC State (6-5-3) men's soccer edged South Carolina (7-7) on Tuesday night in Columbia, S.C. thanks to Conor Donovan's first career goal, in the 100th minute.

NEXT GAME: SATURDAY HOME vs. No. 5 Syracuse, 7 PM

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MOMENTS OF THE MATCH

- State took an early advantage on Zach Knudson's fourth score of the year, on Travis Wannemuehler's fourth assist, which set up a breakaway chance that Knudson poked past the keeper in the 21st minute.

- The Gamecocks knotted the score 1-1 in the 40th minute when a rebound off of an Alex McCauley kick save reached the top of the box, for an equalizing strike from 18 yards.

- Both sides battled through regulation and into the first overtime period, when Donovan came through on a Michael Bajza free kick to the six-yard box. Donovan rose to the occasion, heading home the golden goal to claim a 2-1 victory. 

FINDLEY'S TAKE
"The guys worked hard, and stuck to the game plan," said NC State head coach Kelly Findley. "We battled for one key moment, and the guys got the win they deserved. It's a great result for the group. We're excited for the opportunity to face Syracuse on Saturday night in a big conference game." 