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Men's Soccer Holds Off No. 20 South Carolina, 1-0
November 9, 2001 | Men's Soccer
Nov. 9, 2001
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Seventh-ranked North Carolina got a goal in the fourth minute of play from David Testo and held on the rest of the way to shutout No. 20 South Carolina, 1-0, in college men's soccer action on Friday night at Fetzer Field. Testo scored his goal less than four minutes into the game, drilling a shot into the lower right corner of the net off a pass from Chris Leitch at the 3:52 mark.
Testo, a native of Arden, N.C., who transferred to UNC from South Carolina after the 2000 season, scored his ninth goal of the season, tying him with Ryan Kneipper for the team lead.
The game was the final regular-season home game for UNC seniors Danny Jackson, Leitch, Michael Ueltschey and Noz Yamauchi.
With the win, Carolina improves to 15-3 this season. South Carolina falls to 10-4-2. The win was UNC's second in a row over USC after six straight losses to the Gamecocks.
Ueltschey played another strong game in the goal, stifling the Gamecocks. He now has 9.6 shutouts this season and 26.1 in his career, a school record. The Tar Heels now have shutout 10 opponents in 18 games this season.
Carolina will return to action next weekend at the ACC Tournament in Clemson, S.C. The Tar Heels will be either the second or third seed in the Tournament, depending on the results of Saturday night's game between Wake Forest and Clemson.
Scoring:
1. UNC - David Testo (Chris Leitch), 3:52
Goalie Stats: Michael Bachmeyer (USC) 2 saves, 1 goal allowed, Michael Ueltschey (UNC) 4 saves, 0 goals allowed
Back Saves: Chris Leitch (UNC) 1, Jack Cummings (USC) 1
Shots: USC 10, UNC 11
Attendance: 2055
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