GREENVILLE, South Carolina – Sophomore Alex Hornada's late goal in the 80th minute helped UNCW earn a 1-1 draw at Furman in the 2024 men's soccer season opener on Thursday night on Seagraves Field at Stone Soccer Stadium.
Both teams begin the year 0-0-1. The Seahawks next host American in their home opener on Aug. 30. The Paladins travel to Winthrop on Aug. 25.
Hornada's first career goal tied the game late after Furman opened the game with a goal by Lloyd Wamu Snell in the 12th minute, assisted by Malachi Grant and Christian Kraus.
Junior Ethan Newsome curled a corner into the box with freshman Osei Gyamfi and senior Josef Hefele each attempted to boot in. Hornada then fired in a third attempt past Paladin goalkeeper Aaron Salinas for the equalizer.
The Seahawks recorded 11 of their 15 shot attempts in the second half. The UNCW defense limited Furman to three attempts in the second half after nine in the opening period.
Gyamfi led both teams with six shot attempts in his collegiate debut.
The Seahawks play the Eagles for the third straight season and second consecutive year at home next Friday at 7 p.m.
