UNCW has a new gateway entrance for soccer; Seahawks edge Bulldogs in exhibition

WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW) —  Freshman defender Mark Lindstrom scored the game’s only goal in the 54th minute as UNCW earned a 1-0 victory over Gardner-Webb in the Seahawks’ exhibition opener at UNCW Soccer Stadium on Monday evening.

After a scoreless first half, Lindstrom gave the Seahawks a one-goal advantage when he headed in a free kick from sophomore midfielder Joel Bylander.

The Seahawks will complete their exhibition schedule on Saturday, Aug. 20, with a 7 p.m. contest at Wake Forest.

College Men’s Soccer: UNCW 1, Gardner-Webb 0 (Exhibition)
Gardner-Webb  0-0 / 0
UNCW  0-1 / 1

Goals: GWU – n/a; UNCW – Mark Lindstrom (53:10). Assists:GWU – n/a; UNCW – Joel Bylander. Saves: GWU – Matthew Swan 1 (60:00, 1 goals allowed), William Liles 0 (30:00, 0 goals allowed); UNCW – Ryan Cretens 0 (65:25, 0 goals allowed), Kyle McGovern 0 (24:35, 0 goals allowed). Shots: GWU – 2; UNCW – 14. Corner Kicks: GWU – 0; UNCW – 5. Attendance: 917.