Men's Soccer

Pumpian Goal Sends Queens Past No. 14 Clemson; Royals Extend Clean Sheet Streak to Four

CLEMSON, S.C. – Facing their second United Soccer Coaches Top 25 opponent this season, the Queens University of Charlotte men's soccer team (4-2) made history upsetting the No. 14 Clemson Tigers (3-2-2) on Tuesday night in the program's biggest win in its young Division 1 journey. The significant 1-0 clean sheet extended the Royals winning streak to four straight games, the longest since joining Division 1 in 2022.

SCORING SUMMARY
16' – Queens – Cole Pumpian (Assist Vitor Baptistelli)

TURNING POINT
Following 15 minutes of scoreless action, the visiting Royals jumped on the board in the 16th minute. Freshman Vitor Baptistelli received a pass at the top of the box and made one move to beat the Clemson defender before striking a shot at the Clemson goalkeeper. The initial shot was saved but deflected straight to a leaping Cole Pumpian, who booted home the eventual game-winner. The Queens defense would go to work and hold the eighth-best scoring offense in the nation off the board for the remaining 74 minutes of action.
 
KEY STATS & NOTES
  • The game-winner marked Pumpian's first goal of the season, and second of his career, as he totaled 83 minutes of action.
  • Making his second straight start, freshman Vitor Baptistelli earned his first collegiate assist on the Pumpian goal.
  • Sophomore goalkeeper Matheus Rhormens recorded his ASUN-best fourth shutout. The Sao Paulo, Brazil native faced 18 shots, including three on goal, and kept the nationally ranked Tigers off the board for the first time this season.
  • The Royals attack generated double-digit shots for the third straight game and placed six on target while limiting the Tigers to three chances.
  • Clemson generated 15 corner kick opportunities, but the Royals backline held firm and didn't concede a goal to the eighth-ranked scoring offense in the nation.
  • Six Royals, including Cole Pumpian, Vitor Baptistelli, Anthony Brown, Valter Valavuo, Oliver Kneer, and Hakon Halldorsson, recorded a shot. Pumpian led the charge with a team-high three.
  • Queens is riding a four-game clean sheet streak, a milestone that hasn't been accomplished since 2021.

UP NEXT
Queens will return to action next Tuesday, September 23rd, when the Royals travel to Columbia, South Carolina, for a midweek clash at South Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Fans can purchase their tickets in advance here.

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