NC State can’t complete comeback versus American University

Tuesday, October 10

7:00 pm

NC State

6-7-0, 1-4-0

American

3-3-4, 0-1-3

Team	1	2	Final F
American	0	2	2
NC State	0	1	1

NC State can’t complete comeback versus American University

10/10/2023 9:43:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

RALEIGH, NC – NC State surrendered two goals in the second half and weren't able to dig themselves out of the hole, falling to American, 2-1.

It was the third straight home loss for the Wolfpack (6-6) and second loss in the short series with the Eagles (3-3-4).

NC State's lone goal came from defender Kendall Edwards in the 70th minute. It was the first goal of the season for Edwards and his first goal since the 2019 season.

The Wolfpack played with a sense of urgency in the second half, but were unable to tie the contest or take the lead. After the goal from Edwards, NC State only got off one shot in the final 20 minutes.

The two teams were scoreless at the break, but American got on the board first on a goal from Mustapha Sowe. In the 61st minute Samuel Hershey made it a 2-0 advantage for the Eagles.

Both teams got off to a slow start in the opening 45 minutes. NC State's first shot attempt didn't come until Junior Nare fired one off in the 22nd minute of the contest.

For the game, the Pack finished with eight shots, one less than American.

Up next: NC State travels to Durham on Friday for an 8 pm match versus Duke.