Gamecocks Down No. 24 Clemson for Palmetto Series Point – University of South Carolina Athletics

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina women’s soccer (2-1-0) took down Clemson (0-1-2) in thrilling fashion, shutting the Tigers out 1-0 in the final minutes of the game. The Gamecocks broke a four-year draw streak and defeated Clemson for the first time since 2018 (1-0, Aug. 19). The victory also happened in front of a record-breaking crowd, with Stone Stadium boasting 7,004 fans. It was the most ever for a men’s or women’s game in Stone, and the 5,000-plus students also broke a previous record. HOW IT HAPPENED Offense came to play early as South Carolina put up a quick shot attempt in the seventh minute. Clemson responded shortly after with an attempt of their own, but it was saved by fifth-year keeper Christina Tsaousis. The first half ended scoreless but not without four more attempts by Clemson. Tsaousis tallied two saves going into halftime. The Gamecocks kept up energy going into the second half, putting up two chances with one on target. Clemson put up a shot to follow, but it was blocked by the South Carolina defense. With 10 minutes left to go, a yellow card on South Carolina’s Dempsey McMahon resulted in a free kick for Clemson. The Tigers
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