GREENSBORO, N.C. – Centre men's soccer saw its historic 2019 campaign finally come to a close Friday evening, falling 3-0 against No. 1 Amherst in the NCAA Tournament semifinals at UNCG Soccer Stadium.
 
The Colonels wrap the season 20-4-1 overall, setting a new benchmark for wins in a single year, while the Mammoths improve to 19-1-2 and will have a shot at the national title on Saturday.
 
Among its accomplishments this season included the program's third Southern Athletic Association Tournament championship in four years. The Colonels then ventured into uncharted territories during the postseason, marching to the NCAA "Final Four" to mark their deepest run ever.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
- Amherst All-American German Giammattei made his presence felt early in the contest, corralling a loose ball and hitting the back of the net in the ninth minute to put the Mammoths in front.
- Giammattei struck again in the 33rd minute, rebounding a shot originally saved by Haydon Korfhage to double the lead.
- Centre managed four shots in the opening half – three of which were on frame – but Amherst's Bernie White preserved the clean sheet.
- The Mammoths stifled the Colonels throughout the second half, limiting Centre's scoring chances.
- Giammattei scored his 26th goal of the season in the 51st minute to make it 3-0, marking just the third time all season the Colonels surrendered three goals.
- Will Newton sent a shot off the crossbar in the 82nd minute, proving to be the Colonels' best chance the rest of the way.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Amherst finished with a 15-6 advantage in total shots, including a 9-3 edge in shots on goal.
- The Mammoths did well to bottle up Centre's own All-American, Alexander Garuba, who was held to just one shot.
- Centre was shut out for just the second time this season. This 2019 squad recorded 63 goals throughout the year, third-most all-time in program history.
- Haydon Korfhage and Tate Johnson split time in goal for the Colonels, with each finishing with three saves.
- Amherst recorded more fouls (19-12) and yellow cards (5-2) during the contest.