September 28, 2025

UNC Asheville Men’s Soccer Secures Victory Against Radford

Asheville, N.C., September 28, 2025

News Summary

The UNC Asheville men’s soccer team claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Radford at Greenwood Soccer Field. Lennart Granzow and Dylan Kwasnik scored for UNC Asheville, while Kenshin Akimoto netted Radford’s lone goal. This win improves UNC Asheville’s record, positioning the team strongly as they continue their season.

Asheville, N.C. – UNC Asheville Men’s Soccer Secures Victory Against Radford with 2-1 Win

On September 27, 2025, the UNC Asheville men’s soccer team achieved a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Radford at Greenwood Soccer Field. This win improved UNC Asheville’s record to 6-3-1 overall and 2-1-0 in the Big South Conference, putting them in a better position as they strive for success in their season.

Lennart Granzow opened the scoring for UNC Asheville at 28:19, assisted by Rinta Takagi. The second goal came from Dylan Kwasnik at 73:28, with assistance from Aysa Hamid. Radford’s lone goal was netted by Kenshin Akimoto at 80:27, with Michael Radomski providing the assist. Despite Radford’s late effort to close the gap, UNC Asheville held firm to secure the victory.

Recent Matchups

Before the match against Radford, UNC Asheville faced a challenging game against USC Upstate on September 20, 2025, where they suffered a 4-0 defeat. Prior to that, on September 23, the team played against California in a match designated as Mental Health Awareness Night. Against California, UNC Asheville entered with an overall record of 4-2-1.

Alumni Weekend Celebration

The match against Radford also coincided with Alumni Weekend, a time when the community comes together to celebrate former players and their contributions to the team. Radford’s record going into the match was 2-5-2 overall, with both teams standing at 1-1-0 in the Big South Conference. The game not only had competitive implications but also heightened emotional resonance with the alumni and supporters present.

Player Highlights

In their previous match against USC Upstate, key players Brede Fiksdal and Rodrigo Mendes each took two shots, indicating their offensive involvement. Rodrigo Mendes was recently named to the Big South Conference Midseason Watch List, highlighting his performance throughout the season and his potential impact going forward.

Looking Ahead

With this victory over Radford, UNC Asheville aims to maintain their momentum as they prepare for upcoming matches. The team will look to build on this win and improve their standings in the Big South Conference, lifting team morale after the previous setback against USC Upstate.

FAQ Section

What was the final score of the match between UNC Asheville and Radford?

The final score was UNC Asheville 2, Radford 1.

Who scored the goals for UNC Asheville in the match against Radford?

Lennart Granzow scored the first goal, and Dylan Kwasnik scored the second goal.

When did UNC Asheville’s previous match before Radford take place?

The previous match before Radford was against USC Upstate on September 20, 2025.

What significant event coincided with the match against Radford?

The match against Radford was part of Alumni Weekend.

Key Features Comparison

Feature	UNC Asheville	Radford
Match Date	September 27, 2025	September 27, 2025
Location	Greenwood Soccer Field, Asheville, N.C.	Greenwood Soccer Field, Asheville, N.C.
Overall Record Before Match	5-3-1	2-5-2
Big South Conference Record Before Match	1-1-0	1-1-0
Goalscorers	Lennart Granzow, Dylan Kwasnik	Kenshin Akimoto