The Clemson men’s soccer team recently recorded their most goals in an ACC conference game this season with a dominating 6-0 win over the Boston College Eagles on their senior night at Historic Riggs Field. The senior night win happened to be the final regular season home game for the team. With such a commanding win, fans are excited to learn more about the game and the players during the run-up to the next game, where Clemson United takes on NC State in Raleigh, NC for the final game of the regular season.
The first half of the game was explosive for Clemson, with Alex Meinhard scoring the first goal of the game in the 19th minute, followed by a penalty kick scored by Ousmane Sylla in the 22nd minute. At the 30th minute, Sylla scored another goal, and just minutes later, Nathan Richmond scored a goal assisted by Alex Meinhard, leaving the score at 4-0 at halftime. Boston College only recorded one shot in the first half, compared to the Tigers’ impressive 14 shots.
In the second half of the game, Meinhard scored his second goal of the night in the 50th minute, assisted by Sylla. In the 61st minute, Sylla finished off his first career hat trick, netting his third goal of the evening, giving the Tigers the 6-0 win on senior night.
Clemson’s six goals were the most the team has scored in an ACC game since October 19, 2019 (Syracuse, 7-4 W). The team finished the game with 25 total shots and held the Eagles to just two. Logan Brown made the Tigers’ only save late in the second half.
With a decisive victory on senior night, the Clemson Tigers men’s soccer team has shown their determination and skill in overcoming the Boston College Eagles. Fans can’t wait to see what the team has in store for their next and final regular-season game against NC State. Clemson United is sure to bring their A-game with this resounding win under their belt!
