ANDERSON, S.C. – Despite scoring the match's opening goal, Anderson University men's soccer was unable to cling to its early lead as the Trojans fell Wednesday afternoon to South Atlantic Conference opponent Brevard, 2-1.
With the loss, the Trojans fall to 3-3 overall and 0-3 in SAC play while Brevard improves to 3-3 overall and 1-2 in conference action.
The Black and Gold scored first during the contest at the 21:27 mark when sophomore Johnny Landis dropped a pass off to senior Brad Du Plooy with Du Plooy finding the back of the net from five yards out.
The remaining of the half was played scoreless with Anderson going into the intermission with a 1-0 lead.
The Tornados evened the match up at the 56:51 mark on a loose ball in front of the Trojans goal with Brevard's Alec Goetti getting a touch on the ball to Cade McCurry who was able to find the back of the net to even the score at 1-1.
Anderson's Du Plooy just missed at the 75:34 mark with his shot hitting the crossbar. However, it was Brevard that was able to convert at the 83:37 mark on a long pass from Camilo Sosa to teammate Rhem Stubbs who headed it over senior Devon Ashy for the game winner.
The Trojans return to action on Saturday when they host SAC foe Tusculum. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. at Trojan Stadium.
