North Carolina State University Athletics
No. 2 Men’s Soccer Draws With Coastal Carolina in Season Opener
8/20/2026 11:50:00 PM | Men's Soccer
RALEIGH, N.C. - No. 2 NC State men's soccer opened the 2026 season and third with Marc Hubbard at the helm, with a 0-0 draw against Coastal Carolina Thursday night at Dail Soccer Field.
The Wolfpack controlled the match offensively, outshooting the Chanticleers 19-4. NC State also earned nine corner kicks compared to Coastal Carolina's none.
NC State generated 10 shots in the first 45 minutes, including three on target, while limiting Coastal Carolina to just two shots. Riley Moloney, Frank DeFranceso and Aidan Payne each put shots on goal in the opening half, but Coastal Carolina goalkeeper Will Devine made three saves to keep the match scoreless.
The Pack continued to pressure in the second half, recording nine additional shots. Devine finished the night with four saves, while Samuel Terranova made saves to record the shutout.
Despite NC State's sustained pressure, neither side found the breakthrough as the match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Josh Gordon, Abdou-Magib So, Russell Berko, Emanuel Adou, Tom Wingate, Hayato Takayama, Brandon Bent and Gianni Rosario all took the field for the first time in the red and white.
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