CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson men’s soccer team handed Villanova its first loss of 2018 on Monday night at Historic Riggs Field, as the Tigers earned a 2-0 victory in the two teams’ first-ever meeting. With the win, Clemson’s third straight, the Tigers improved to 3-1-0 on the year, while the Wildcats moved to 3-1-0 as well.
The Tigers took an early lead in the 16thminute on Kimarni Smith’s first goal of the season, a laser from 10 yards out after a Chris Matlashewski cross from the right side, good for Matlashewski’s first assist as a Tiger.