The Warren Wilson College men's soccer team dropped a 5–0 decision at Carolina University on Monday, Oct. 5.
The Owls moved to 1–6–1 on the season, while Carolina improved to 6–2–1.
Warren Wilson created an early opportunity when Ryan Kiser put a header on target at the 2:55 mark, forcing a save from Carolina goalkeeper Isaac Bunton. Facundo Escalante added a shot that went wide in the 20th minute.
Goalkeeper Will Flory made three saves through the opening 25 minutes to keep the match scoreless. Carolina broke through at 29:54 on a goal from Carlos Ramirez, then added two more goals before halftime. Dominic Thieler scored off an assist from Djordy Lefevere at 34:07, and Tlotlo Lekobane converted a penalty kick at 37:57 to give the hosts a 3–0 advantage.
The Owls generated several chances early in the second half. Dylan Keene forced a save at 46:39, while Steve Moodie and Hullibutton Chinyama combined for three shots that were blocked over the next nine minutes.
Carolina extended its lead at 61:01 when Mateusz Zaparuszewski scored off an assist from Joseph Cox. Ramirez added his second goal of the evening at 80:59, assisted by Steven Saavedra.
Flory finished with four saves in the opening half. Connor Hefner played the final 45 minutes and recorded two saves, including a stop on a Nicolas Meurer header at 68:31.
Moodie and Chinyama led Warren Wilson with two shots apiece. Kiser and Keene each registered a shot on goal, while Escalante, Jaime Millan and Kevin Locklear contributed one shot each
