
Men's Soccer Earns Program-Record Eighth-Straight Win, Blanks College Of Charleston, 3-0
10/7/2025 8:45:00 PM | Men's Soccer
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. – North Florida Men's Soccer closed out its non-conference slate with its eighth-straight win, blanking College of Charleston, 3-0, at Ralph Lundy Field at Patriots Point on Tuesday night.Â
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With the win, North Florida improves to 9-3 on the season. The eight-straight wins mark the program's longest unbeaten and win streak in program history - regardless of division.Â
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Sophomore midfielder Rafa Rios netted his first collegiate goal on a header off a corner kick delivery from sophomore forward Kaiss Mansouri in the 30th minute. It marked the second-straight match and third assist of the season for Mansouri.Â
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Redshirt senior forward Luc Granitur notched his fifth goal of the season and second-straight match with a goal to extend the margin to 2-0 in the 51st minute. After Mansouri dribbled down the right side of the final third and found senior defender Jaylen Yearwood, Yearwood played the ball into the six-yard box that was sent home by Granitur. The five goals for Granitur match his single-season career-high and extend his career total to 12.Â
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Redshirt sophomore forward Mark Romano sent a strike that froze the goalkeeper for his fourth goal of the season off a double assist from fifth year midfielder Rentaro Miyakawa and junior forward Goffin Oyirworth in the 89th minute. It marked the second assist of the season for both Miyakawa and Oyirworth.Â
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Redshirt junior Luciano Natoli posted three saves and notched his sixth shutout of the season in 90 minutes in goal.Â
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North Florida boasted a 22-11 shot advantage and 7-1 margin in corner kicks.Â
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North Florida continues ASUN Conference action when it hosts Stetson at Hodges Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.
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With the win, North Florida improves to 9-3 on the season. The eight-straight wins mark the program's longest unbeaten and win streak in program history - regardless of division.Â
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Sophomore midfielder Rafa Rios netted his first collegiate goal on a header off a corner kick delivery from sophomore forward Kaiss Mansouri in the 30th minute. It marked the second-straight match and third assist of the season for Mansouri.Â
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Redshirt senior forward Luc Granitur notched his fifth goal of the season and second-straight match with a goal to extend the margin to 2-0 in the 51st minute. After Mansouri dribbled down the right side of the final third and found senior defender Jaylen Yearwood, Yearwood played the ball into the six-yard box that was sent home by Granitur. The five goals for Granitur match his single-season career-high and extend his career total to 12.Â
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Redshirt sophomore forward Mark Romano sent a strike that froze the goalkeeper for his fourth goal of the season off a double assist from fifth year midfielder Rentaro Miyakawa and junior forward Goffin Oyirworth in the 89th minute. It marked the second assist of the season for both Miyakawa and Oyirworth.Â
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Redshirt junior Luciano Natoli posted three saves and notched his sixth shutout of the season in 90 minutes in goal.Â
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North Florida boasted a 22-11 shot advantage and 7-1 margin in corner kicks.Â
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North Florida continues ASUN Conference action when it hosts Stetson at Hodges Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.
Team Stats
NF
CHS
Goals
3
0
Shots
22
11
Shots on Goal
9
3
Saves
3
6
Corners
7
1
Fouls
6
9
Scoring Plays

Rafa Rios (1)
Assisted By: Kaiss Mansouri
GOAL by NF Rios, Rafa Assist by Mansouri, Kaiss.
29:25

Luc Granitur (5)
Assisted By: Jaylen Yearwood , Kaiss Mansouri
GOAL by NF Granitur, Luc Assist by Yearwood, Jaylen and Mansouri, Kaiss.
50:47

Mark Romano (4)
Assisted By: Goffin Oyirwoth , Rentaro Miyakawa
GOAL by NF Romano, Mark Assist by Oyirwoth, Goffin and Miyakawa, Rentaro.
88:58
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