Photo courtesy of Tim Cowie
The 'Cats go head-to-head with UNC Charlotte.
Davidson Women’s Soccer has built early momentum. The Wildcats hold a 3-2-1 record through their first six matches, most notably, securing a 1-0 victory at home against North Carolina State University. Reese Montgomery ‘29 opened up her collegiate career by scoring the first goal of the season against the University of North Carolina Greensboro on Aug. 14. Montgomery got the ball rolling with the help of an assist from Atlantic 10 (A-10) All-Rookie selection Sophia Whiddon ‘28. Sophia Whiddon ‘28 and Kiera Pohan ‘27 lead the Davidson ’Cats in goals scored, both tallying two goals so far this season. The 2025 roster also welcomes a freshman class of eight to the field. Despite being a young squad, Head Coach Riley Piechnick believes in her team’s off-the-field bond. “The team culture is the best it’s ever been,” commented Piechnick. “That translates to success on the field.” Piechnick led a successful 2024 season and became the second Davidson coach to ever take the women’s soccer team to the A-10 tournament. When asked what moment would capture the team’s identity going forward, she reflected on the ’Cats last game of the 2024 season versus the University of Rhode Island. “It was some of the best soccer that we’ve played […] There was a togetherness on the field. The way we played is what we remember, and we want to model that in every game we have moving forward.” Piechnick said the team’s primary goal of the 2025 season is to reclaim a position in the playoffs, and to place higher than their previous top eight spot. Conference play will begin Sept. 21, when the ’Cats will travel west to compete against Saint Louis University.
Next: Davidson vs. UNC Asheville on Sept. 14.