Davidson College Men’s Soccer kicked off the early fall season with a 2-2 record. The ’Cats secured victories during their first two matches of the season; they claimed a 2-0 shutout against Campbell University on Aug. 21, when Alonzo Clarke ‘26 netted the first goal of the season with a header minutes before the half. Next, the ’Cats went on to take the win from the College of Charleston, their first victory over the Cougars since 2010. Although the matches were followed by two close losses versus No. 20 Gardner–Webb University and former Southern Conference rival Furman University, Ayman Maadir ‘27 looks forward to the season ahead with confidence. George Mason [University] is going to be a very important game,” Maadir said. The Wildcats travel to take on their nationally ranked Atlantic 10 (A-10) foe on Sept. 12. Being the first conference game of the season, Maadir feels winning it can “set our A-10 season in the right direction.” The ’Cats welcomed five freshmen this August, and are led by seventh year Head Coach Mike Babst. “Our team is a big family,” Maadir said, who feels the Wildcat’s “high work rate” will set the group apart amongst competitors this season. Returning players Tobe Ibe ‘28 and Myles Culley ‘28 have already begun to make some noise, scoring two goals each. Baylen Young ‘26 currently leads the ’Cats in assists this fall. Meanwhile, goalie Lucas Beltran ‘27 has already tallied 15 saves with a .682 save percentage.
Next: Davidson vs. George Mason University on Sept. 12
