BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The Radford men's soccer program's early lead wasn't enough as the Highlanders would ultimately fall 2-1 to Gardner-Webb in the conference opener.
 

KEY STATS 

• The Highlanders recorded nine shots, with five on goal. 

  
PLAY BY PLAY 

The Highlanders got off to a quick start thanks to freshman Dax Booth who would score his first career goal with a tap down the middle within the first five minutes of this conference match up. However, the Runnin' Bulldogs would respond with two goals in the first half to take a 2-1 lead before heading into the halftime break. 
 

While the Highlanders crafted six shots at goal in the second, Radford was unable to secure the equalizer, leaving the scoreline at 2-1 and giving Gardner-Webb the win.  
 

NOTABLES 

• Dax Booth recorded his first career goal in tonight's match up 

• Simon Blaesdahl also recorded his first assist as a Highlander 

 
AROUND THE BIG SOUTH 

• Winthrop secured a 2-0 win over USC Upstate 

  
UP NEXT 
The Highlanders will travel up to Harrisonburg, Va. to face a top 25 team in James Madison on Tuesday, September 24th. That matchup is set for a 7 PM start time and will be streamed on ESPN+ 

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