PHOTOS: Gamecock men's soccer drops home opener to Gardner-Webb

The South Carolina men's soccer team lost its first home game of the season to Gardner-Webb by a 2-0 score and is now 0-1-1 on the season. The Gamecocks totaled three shots on goal to the Bulldogs' six and surrendered one goal in each half. South Carolina will hit the pitch again on Sept. 1 against the Clemson Tigers.

Redshirt sophomore midfielder Jack Burgess fights for the ball during the match against Gardner-Webb on Aug. 27, 2023. The Bulldogs defeated the Gamecocks 2-0 at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium.

Freshman midfielder Pantelis Gavriel passes the ball to one of his teammates as he gets double-teamed close to Gardner-Webb's goal. The Gamecocks fell to the Bulldogs 2-0 in its first home game of the season.

Freshman midfielder Jonah Biggar tumbles over a Gardner-Webb player after a sudden stop. Over the whole match, the Bulldogs totaled 15 fouls to the Gamecocks' 10.

Freshman midfielder Jordan IIIian jumps up past a Gardner-Webb defender to headbutt the ball during a 2-0 loss to Gardner-Webb on Aug. 27, 2023. The Gamecocks will be back on the pitch against the Clemson Tigers on Sept. 1, 2023.

Senior forward Adam Luckhurst walks with a Gardner-Webb player during a water break on Aug. 27, 2023. The late August game was moved up due to the threat of rain and played in over 90-degree temperatures.

Senior defender Jaiden Ramsay-Kelly races for the ball down the sideline against Gardner-Webb. The Bulldogs beat the Gamecocks 2-0 at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium on Aug. 27, 2023.

Sophomore midfielder Rocky Perez pushes the ball down the field during the match against Gardner-Webb on Aug. 27, 2023. The Gamecocks totaled 12 shots during the game, but only three shots on goal.

Sophomore midfielder Ethan Dekel Daks fires the ball downfield late in the game against Gardner-Webb. The Bulldogs beat the Gamecocks 2-0 in South Carolina's home opener.

Senior defender Jaiden Ramsay-Kelly uses his body to evade a Gardner-Webb defender while trying to settle the ball. After falling to the Bulldogs, the Gamecocks' record is now 0-1-1.

Senior defender Jaiden Ramsay-Kelly shields the ball from Gardner-Webb players while he looks for a teammate to set up a pass. The Gamecocks fell to the Bulldogs 2-0 in its first home game.