Banner Elk, N.C. – The King University men's soccer team battled one of the top teams in Conference Carolinas for 90 minutes on Wednesday evening but ultimately fell 1-0 to Lees-McRae at Tate Field.
After a scoreless first half, the Tornado defense stood strong against constant pressure from the Bobcats, keeping the match even through the opening 45 minutes. Lees-McRae finally broke through in the 67th minute when Andrea Marrazzo found the back of the net off an assist from Conor O'Gorman, giving the home side a 1-0 advantage.
King continued to push for a late equalizer, earning five second-half corner kicks and creating opportunities in the attacking third. However, the Tornado were unable to find the breakthrough as Lees-McRae held on for the conference victory.
The Tornado recorded four shots in the contest, with Valentin Kretschmer and Jadon Morgan each placing a shot on target. Goalkeeper Miles Lett turned in a strong performance, making seven saves while facing a Lees-McRae attack that produced 20 shots and 11 corner kicks.
Defensively, King limited the Bobcats to a single goal despite sustained pressure throughout the match, keeping the contest within reach until the final whistle.
Lees-McRae held a 20-4 advantage in total shots and an 11-5 edge in corner kicks.
Attendance at Tate Field was 107.
King returns home on Saturday, September 26, when the Tornado host Chowan in Conference Carolinas action. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in Bristol, Tenn.
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