BANNER ELK, N.C. – No. 2 Lees-McRae used an early goal from
Conor O'Gorman in the 10th minute as the Bobcats defeated No. 7 North Greenville, 1-0, in the 2026 Conference Carolinas Men's Soccer Championship Quarterfinals.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: No. 2 Lees-McRae – 1, No. 7 North Greenville – 0
LOCATION: Tate Field -- Banner Elk, North Carolina
RECORDS: Lees-McRae (14-1-3/9-1-3); North Greenville (7-9-3/6-4-3)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- O'Gorman, the 2026 Conference Carolinas Offensive Player of the Year, delivered a strike to the back right corner of the goal in the 10th minute for the 1-0 advantage this evening. Owen Smith was credited with the assist.
- North Greenville had one shot on goal in the 39th minute, but Jonathan Kienle made the save.
- The two sides battled in the second half with Lees-McRae having five more chances on goal. The Bobcats held the majority of the opportunities and secured the 1-0 win over North Greenville this evening.
- Kienle now holds the single-season record for most shutouts with 12 this season.
- Andrea Marrazzo led the Bobcats with two shots on goal and four Bobcats had one shot on target apiece.
UP NEXT:
Lees-McRae faces No. 3 Converse on Friday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Truist Soccer Complex in Browns Summit, North Carolina.
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