CLINTON, S.C. - Presbyterian
College men's soccer played its best game of the spring season and came up with
a 2-2 result against South Carolina on Tuesday night at Martin Stadium. Freshman Bryron Quinatoa scored both goals
for the Blue Hose on the night.
South Carolina struck first with a goal after just 15
minutes. Ten minutes later, Quinatoa's
rocket from inside the 18-yard box leveled the teams at 1-1. The score would stay that way into the
intermission.
Early in the second period, defensive miscues allowed the
Gamecock's second goal of the night to cross the line. An own goal was recorded as the Blue Hose
passed the ball across the face of goal and pressure forced the ball to be
misplayed into the net.
It was the offense that responded by taking the ball right
back down the field. A cross from the right
side came to the Blue Hose at the far post and a centering pass was made to
Quinatoa at the top of the 18. His first
shot was blocked but the rebound came back to the freshman midfielder. The second shot found its way through the
defenders and bulged the net to bring the teams level yet again.
South Carolina was in search of their third about 15 minutes
from time when a careless challenge inside the box gave the Gamecocks a spot
kick. Goalkeeper James Neal guessed
right and made the save to deny South Carolina's third goal of the night.
The exhibition match finished at a 2-2 draw.
PC will close out the spring campaign on April 8 with a home
match against Erskine starting at 7 p.m.