Clemson United Wins Tenth-Straight Over South Carolina
Clemson, S.C. – Behind goals from Joran Gerbet and Alex Meinhard, Clemson United shut out South Carolina 2-0 on Friday night at Historic Riggs Field to earn the Tigers tenth-consecutive win over their in-state rival.
Joseph Andema recorded his first clean sheet of the season with one save, capping off four-straight shutouts for Clemson in the rivalry series. The Tigers have now outscored the Gamecocks 28-4 during the 10-game winning streak.
Gerbet put the Tigers on the board first, on an assist from Shawn Smart and Nathan Richmond in the 24’, marking the third-consecutive game this season where the Tigers have scored first. Meinhard netted his first goal in a Clemson uniform in the 82’, securing the first win of the season for Clemson United.
The Tigers are back in action on Tuesday, welcoming Presbyterian to Historic Riggs Field for a 7:00 p.m. matchup.