Gannon Men’s Soccer Upsets Charleston (WV) 2-1 to Reach Elite Eight
Key points:
- Gannon men's soccer team, the sixth seed, upset No. 2 Charleston (WV) 2-1 to advance to the Elite Eight
- The game was a defensive struggle, with Gannon's James Pool scoring the game-winning goal
- Gannon broke a six-match losing streak to Charleston
Gannon men’s soccer team advances to the Elite Eight after defeating No. 2 Charleston 2-1. The Golden Knights’ Cinderella run continues, upsetting top teams and improving to 18-1-2. Gannon’s impressive performance sets up a match against the winner of Franklin Pierce-Post, with a chance to move on to the NCAA Division II Final Four. Despite Charleston’s strong defense, Gannon’s relentless efforts secured the victory. Samuel Burton’s decisive goal sealed the win, ending Charleston’s 16-match winning streak. Gannon’s next challenge in the Elite Eight promises to be an exciting showdown.
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