YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — The University of Mount Olive men's soccer team fell 2-0 to Young Harris on Saturday afternoon at the YHC Soccer and Lacrosse Field.
The Mountain Lions (7-0-3, 7-0 Conference Carolinas) struck twice in the first half to secure the victory. Amin El Ghazi scored both goals, finding the back of the net in the 26th minute off an assist from Matthew Saunders before adding his second in the 36th minute on a pass from Fredrik Berge.
Mount Olive (2-8, 1-6 Conference Carolinas) looked to respond in the second half, recording six shots after the break. The Trojans finished with eight shots overall, including four on target, but were unable to get past Young Harris goalkeeper Tommaso Morsoletto, who made four saves to preserve the shutout.
Pierce Slater led the Trojans with three shots, putting two on target, while Connor Piwowarski and Leon Odongo each recorded a shot on goal. Goalkeeper Nick Cutlip finished with four saves for Mount Olive.
The Trojans prepare to travel to Florence, S.C. to take on Francis Marion in their next contest on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
