FLORENCE, S.C. – Francis Marion University won the 2026 Conference Carolinas Men’s Soccer Developmental Championship on Monday hosted by Francis Marion. The Patriots topped Lees-McRae College 3-1.

The Patriots took the lead with a goal from Mohamed Macalou in the 23rd minute and led 1-0 at the half. The Francis Marion lead extended to 2-0 with a goal from Marc Hernandez in the 67th minute before the Bobcats got on the board.

Lees-McRae’s Joey Lighthart cut the Bobcat deficit in half with a goal in the 78th minute. Francis Marion added a penalty kick goal from Sebastian Ulloa-Acevedo in the final 86th minute to take the game 3-1.

Sebastian Ulloa-Acevedo of Francis Marion was named Tournament MVP.

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CHAMPIONSHIP
Francis Marion def. Lees-McRae 3-1

Francis Marion Preliminary Site Results
Francis Marion def. Belmont Abbey 2-1
Barton def. Mount Olive 3-2 (OT)
Belmont Abbey def. Mount Olive 5-2
Francis Marion def. Barton 4-0

Young Harris Preliminary Site Results
Converse def. Young Harris 2-0
Lees-McRae def. King 2-0
North Greenville def. Converse 3-1
Young Harris def. King 4-0
Lees-McRae def. North Greenville 2-0