CofC Men’s Soccer Takes Down #15 Furman for Second Top-15 Upset This Month
The College of Charleston men’s soccer team is making national noise. Just two weeks after blanking then–No. 15 North Carolina at Patriots Point, the Cougars went on the road Tuesday night and stunned No. 15 Furman with a 1–0 shutout.
Graduate midfielder Pavel Dashin provided the difference in the 52nd minute, bending a free kick from just outside the box into the net. That strike, combined with another disciplined defensive effort, was all the Cougars needed.
Goalkeeper Jourdan Schumacher and the back line stood tall once again, holding the Paladins to just two shots on target. The clean sheet was Charleston’s second of the season — both coming against nationally ranked top-15 opponents.
With the win, CofC has now beaten two top-15 programs in the span of 15 days, handing both UNC and Furman their first losses of the season. It’s a run that’s putting Cougar Soccer squarely in the national conversation.
Keep the Momentum Going: Join the Clean Sheet Club
Back-to-back shutouts against top-15 teams don’t just happen — they’re built on preparation, discipline, and support. That’s the vision behind the Clean Sheet Club.
The concept is simple: pledge any amount of money each time CofC men’s soccer records a shutout. Every clean sheet becomes direct support for our soccer student-athletes.
Charleston’s defense has already delivered twice this season in the biggest moments. By joining the Clean Sheet Club, fans can help make sure wins like these aren’t just highlights — they’re the start of something bigger.