UNC Asheville defeats Longwood 3-0 in Big South soccer opener

UNC Asheville men's soccer defeated Longwood 3-0 to open Big South Conference play. The match featured a lightning delay of approximately two and a half hours early in the second half.

Following the delay, Tyler Ware scored twice to give the Bulldogs the lead, including a 57th-minute goal assisted by Ian Smith and a 62nd-minute free kick. Kayoum Mbamba added a third goal in the 69th minute to secure the shutout. Asheville dominated the statistics, outshooting Longwood 27-5 in the match.

Longwood goalkeeper Nicolas Pucci recorded a season-high eight saves during the contest. Despite the loss, Longwood's Brando Bedolla recorded three shots on goal, all of which were stopped by Asheville goalkeeper Lucca Barros.