Charlotte Defeated East Tennessee State in Soccer Match
The Charlotte men's soccer team secured a 4-2 victory over East Tennessee State in Johnson City.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Soccer
Charlotte earned a 4-2 win against East Tennessee State in a men's soccer match held in Johnson City. Elliot Edwards scored both goals for East Tennessee State, while four different Charlotte players contributed to the score.
Why it matters
Charlotte leveraged a dominant offensive performance to overcome the opposition in a high-scoring contest. The result highlights a disparity in pressure and shot creation between the two programs.
Charlotte finished the match with 12 shots on target from 21 total attempts, while East Tennessee State managed 4 shots on target from 9 attempts. Goalkeepers Alex Svetanoff and Noe Delmotte recorded 2 and 7 saves, respectively.
The players
Elliot Edwards
He is an East Tennessee State soccer player who accounted for both of his team's goals.
Alex Svetanoff
He is the goalkeeper for Charlotte who registered 2 saves during the match.
Noe Delmotte
He serves as the goalkeeper for East Tennessee State and recorded 7 saves in the loss.
The details
Michael Raggett, Natsuki Ogata, Larry Noel, and Wiktor Pucilowski each recorded a goal for Charlotte. The victory was supported by assists from Xavier Holloway, Samuel Francou, and Ramie Tita.
Timeline
The match took place on October 3, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This result shifts the competitive standing for both programs within the 2026 NCAA men's soccer regular season. The outcome impacts the win-loss records as teams look to improve their positioning for potential postseason consideration.
Charlotte successfully converted 12 of their 21 shots into 4 goals, demonstrating efficient offensive pressure. East Tennessee State now looks to address defensive gaps after allowing four goals despite 7 saves from their goalkeeper.
The takeaway
The game demonstrated the impact of sustained offensive pressure, with Charlotte doubling the shot count of their opponents. Teams that consistently generate higher shot volumes often find themselves in better positions to control the scoreboard.
Further reading
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