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Nov. 30, 1997
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| John Wilson notched an assist in Sunday's victory. |
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Bob Cavanaugh scored the game's only goal in leading Clemson to a 1-0 overtime win over South Carolina in the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament's Round of 16 at Columbia, SC Sunday afternoon.
Cavanaugh scored his goal in the second period of the first overtime at the 105:30 point into the match. John Wilson crossed the ball to the middle of the box. The Tigers' Jody DeBruin let the ball pass through to Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh fired a 12-yard diagonal shot to the left post for his fourth goal of the season. Wilson now has seven assists this year.
Clemson improves its record to 11-6-3 overall, while South Carolina ends its season with a 16-3-1 record. Clemson is ranked 16th by Soccer America, while South Carolina is ranked fifth by Soccer America and seventh in the NSCAA (coaches' poll).
By advancing to the NCAA's Final Eight, this is the farthest Clemson has advanced in the NCAA Tournament since the Tigers won the National Championship in 1987.
Clemson has defeated South Carolina's in three straight matches. The Tigers defeated the Gamecocks last season and defeated South Carolina in the 1997 season 2-0, on October 12.
Clemson 1, South Carolina 0
Scoring
1. Clemson--Bob Cavanaugh (John Wilson) 105:30
Shots: Clemson 17, South Carolina 24
Corner Kicks: Clemson 3, South Carolina 13
Saves: Matt Jordan (C) 13, Henry Ring (USC) 9
Fouls: Clemson 26, South Carolina 29
Attendance: 3,021
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