The temperature fell all across the southeast on Saturday night, but nevertheless, the Charlotte 49ers men’s soccer team continued their hot streak. An offensive onslaught and a hat-trick performance by senior Brandt Bronico propelled the Niners to a 5-0 win over the UAB Blazers (6-6-3, C-USA 2-3-1).
The game was physical and chippy from the start, as both teams traded fouls. UAB’s Tyler Tarnue picked up a yellow card in the seventh minute, and Bronico attempted a shot from 20 yards out that was blocked. However, he recovered the offensive rebound and scored three seconds later, giving the Niners (9-2-1, C-USA 4-1-0)the early lead.