Sport: Soccer Category: Scores & Results

College of Charleston men’s soccer tops No. 1 South Carolina, 2-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:41 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

College of Charleston men’s soccer tops No. 1 South Carolina, 2-1

Summary

The College of Charleston men's soccer team achieved a historic win over No. 1 South Carolina, securing a 2-1 victory on September 22 in Columbia, S.C. Stian Bendvold scored both goals for the Cougars, giving them a lead in the 28th minute before South Carolina equalized just before halftime. Bendvold completed his brace with a goal in the 85th minute, sealing the upset. This marks the first time Charleston has beaten the top-ranked team in program history, improving their record to 5-1-2. South Carolina's record now stands at 7-1-0, with this loss being their first non-victory of the season.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Stian Bendvold scored both goals for Charleston
•The Cougars now hold a 5-1-2 record this season
•Charleston's historic win marks their first over a top-ranked team
•South Carolina suffers its first non-victory this season
•The match took place in Columbia, S.C. on September 22

Latest Updates

3:41 AMYahoo Sports — CofC Men’s Soccer upsets #1 South Carolina

What they're saying

"
Courtesy of CofC Athletics COLUMBIA, S.C. –Stian Bendvold‘s brace helped College of Charleston men’s soccer defeat No. 1 South Carolina, 2-1, Tuesday evening. The Cougars beat the No. 1 team in the country for the first time in program history. With the win, Charleston improves to 5-1-2 on the year and hands South Carolina (7-1-0) […]
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Soccer