PHOTOS: South Carolina men's soccer team defeated by Coastal Carolina 3-1

The South Carolina men's soccer team lost 3-1to Coastal Carolina at a home game in Eugene E. Stone III Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025. The Gamecocks were able to secure their first goal in the first half in the first eight minutes, however the Chanticleers quickly followed with a goal of their own to tie during halftime. The Gamecocks were unable to block two goals made during the second half by the Chanticleers, leading to a loss. The next game will be away against Georgia Southern on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.

Freshman defender Shawn Lanza saves the ball from going over the sidelines at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Chanticleers 3-1.

South Carolina midfielder Ethan Ballek plays against Coastal Carolina in their match on Oct. 26, 2025. The Chanticleers defeated the Gamecocks with a final score of 3-1.

South Carolina senior defender William Nilsson kicking the ball in the match against Coastal Carolina on Oct. 26, 2025. Nilsson hit a season high, playing 90 minutes in the game.

Senior forward Tyler Trimnal celebrates scoring a goal in the first half of the game against Coastal Carolina with his teammates at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025. Trimnal scored the only goal, the match ending 3-1.

Senior midfielder Ethan Ballek passes the ball to senior midfielder Alexander Stjernegaard at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Chanticleers 3-1.

South Carolina midfielder Ethan Ballek runs down the field defending the Gamecocks against Coastal Carolina in their match on Oct. 26, 2025. The Chanticleers defeated the Gamecocks with a final score of 3-1.

South Carolina sixth-year defender Andrew Goldsworthy heading the ball in the match against Coastal Carolina at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025. The Chanticleers ultimately defeated the Gamecocks with a final score of 3-1.

Sophomore goalkeeper Filip Versterre looks for a teammate to roll the ball to on Oct. 26, 2025, at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium. Versterre had three goals saved and three goals allowed during the match against Coastal Carolina.

South Carolina junior midfielder Isaiah Whittaker-Francis plays in the match against Coastal Carolina on Oct. 26, 2025. Whittaker-Francis hit a season-high of two shots and 90 playing minutes in the match.

Junior midfielder Isaiah Whittaker-Francis looks for a way around the Coastal Carolina player at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025. The Gamecocks achieved three points after the match.