SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse University men's soccer team recorded a 5-0 drubbing of Columbia College on Friday evening at McCracken Field in front of a sold out crowd for the programs first ever win.
 
Tonight, was a historic occasion for both schools as it marked the start of male athletics at both institutions. For Converse (1-0-0) it was a strong showing from start to finish as they out shot Columbia College (0-1-0) 33-3.
 
Tim Boeckstaens (Belgium) scored the first goal in program history in the 24^th minute of action. Boeckstaens was assisted on the play by Gero Wolters (Niederkruchten, Germany). Six minutes later, Boeckstaens became the first player to score multiple goals in a match when he found the back of the net off a pass by Ryan De Leon (Frisco, Texas).
 
In the second half of action Hayden Gensler (Cleveland, Ga.), Jaxon Keene (Lexington, S.C.) and Walters all notched goals in the 5-0 win over Columbia College. David Windmiller (Sautee, Ga.) recorded two saves on his way to his first clean sheet in a Converse uniform.  
 
First Half Notes:

• Converse outshot Columbia College 20-1 in the opening half of play.
• In the 24^th minute of action Boeckstaens scored the first goal in program history and Wolters assisted on the play.
• In the 30^th minute of action Boeckstaens once again found the back of the net and was assisted by De Leon.
• Converse recorded a trio of Corners in the first half and fouls were tied at seven each.

Second Half Notes:

• In the 50^th minute Ryan Zupa assisted on a Hayden Gensler goal.
• In the 68^th minute Jaxon Keene scored on a Sinan Kilincarslan assist.
• In the 84^th minute Gero Wolters scored on a penalty kick.
• Converse out shot Columbia College 13-2 in the second half.
• Converse attempted 4 corner kicks in the second half and committed six fouls.
• Columbia College ended the game with four yellow cards.

Game Leaders:

• Boeckstaens ended the game with a team best two goals in the contest.
• Boeckstaens, Sergi Quixal, Wolters, Keene and Nicholas Gartung each took four total shots.
• Quixal and Wolters led the team with three shots on goal each.
• Windmiller played all 90 minutes in goal and collected two saves on the way to the first shutout in program history.

Next Up:
This coming Sunday, Converse will travel across the border into North Carolina to battle Mars Hill. Kickoff is slated for 6:00 p.m.
 
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