Kelly, Tommy Net Second-Half Goals in Wolfpack Debuts to Secure 2-0 Win

Friday, August 26

Raleigh, N.C.

7 PM

NC State

1-0-0, 0-0-0

Loyola Maryland (Red Out)

0-1-0, 0-0-0

Loyola Maryland

NC State

Kelly, Tommy Net Second-Half Goals in Wolfpack Debuts to Secure 2-0 Win

8/26/2022 10:08:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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RALEIGH – It was a memorable night for the NC State newcomers as Conor Kelly and Calem Tommy scored in their Wolfpack debuts to lead their team to a 2-0 season-opening win against visiting Loyola Maryland on Friday night.

Adding to the celebration, NC State's victory secured career win number 200 for head coach George Kiefer. He became the sixth active ACC coach to hit that milestone.

Kelly broke the stalemate in the 77th minute with a brilliant strike from 30 yards out. Pablo Pedregosa came in to take possession away from the Greyhounds and headed the ball over to Kelly at midfield. The graduate transfer needed only a little bit of space to laser his shot into the top of the net over the outstretched arms of Loyola Maryland keeper Konstantinos Parisis.

With the lead already intact, Tommy added to the Pack's tally in the 87th minute. The NC State rookie was assisted by fellow South African and junior transfer Junior Nare, who also secured a point in his first game in Wolfpack uniform.

Lucas Hatsios secured the clean sheet in his first appearance in goal for NC State, making four saves on the night. Two of those came on back-to-back shots by the Greyhounds in the 66th minute and prevented Loyola Maryland from striking first.

NC State is home again on Monday, Aug. 29 when it welcomes Wofford to Raleigh. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. from Dail Soccer Stadium, and the match will be streamed on ACCNX.

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