Brevard, NC. — The North Carolina Wesleyan men's soccer team put together a complete road performance on Sunday afternoon, earning a 2-0 USA South victory over Brevard College at Ives-Lemel Family Field.
The Battling Bishops wasted little time getting on the board. Just 4:51 into the match, Jesper Fornebo found the back of the net off assists from Mikkel Christensen and Cole Sheehan to give NC Wesleyan an early 1-0 advantage.
NC Wesleyan continued to create opportunities throughout the opening half. Edras Turcios Valle put an attempt on goal in the 34th minute, while Fornebo struck the woodwork in the 41st minute before Christensen followed with another shot on frame. The Bishops carried the 1-0 lead into halftime.
The Bishops remained aggressive after the break, earning multiple corner kicks and continuing to pressure the Brevard defense. Goalkeeper Elliot Helander was also strong on the other end, turning away a pair of second-half shots to keep the Tornados off the scoreboard.
NC Wesleyan added an insurance goal at the 78:04 mark when Turcios Valle scored off assists from Jordi Rodriguez and Joel McGinnes, extending the Bishops' advantage to 2-0.
The Bishops continued to create chances through the closing minutes, with Rodriguez and Khadim Sylla each putting late attempts on goal. Helander and the NC Wesleyan defense held firm to secure the shutout.
Fornebo and Turcios Valle each scored for NC Wesleyan, while Christensen, Sheehan, Rodriguez and McGinnes all recorded assists. Helander played all 90 minutes and finished with four saves in the shutout victory.
NC Wesleyan finished with 14 shots, including seven on goal, and held an 8-4 advantage in corner kicks as the Bishops earned another USA South road victory.
