Men's Soccer Southern Conference

Men's Soccer Capsules for October 21-22

October 22

Ferriter's Hat Trick Helps Lead Men's Soccer Over UNCG, 8-3

DAVIDSON, N.C. - The Davidson men's soccer team exploded for eight goals Tuesday night at Richardson Stadium, including five in the second half, as the Wildcats downed SoCon-rival UNC Greensboro, 8-3. With the victory, the Wildcats move to 8-4-3 overall and 4-1-1 in the Southern Conference while the Spartans fall to 8-6 and 2-3.

With the score 3-1 in favor of Davidson at the start of the second period, UNC Greensboro struck quickly to make it a one-goal game. The Spartans' Jeff Lochrie one-timed a Chris Goos cross into the near side of the net at 50:43. From there however, the Wildcats broke open the game, netting three goals in a span a seven minutes. Sophomore Ben Kittinger opened the floodgates as he hit a low liner into the far corner of the goal at 54:49. Less than two minutes later, sophomore Dan Ferriter scored his third goal of the game to make the score, 5-2. Senior Nick Hansell got into the act with his team-leading ninth goal of the year at 61:37.

Davidson senior Hussein Nasreddin and freshman Jeff Davis tallied the Wildcats' last two goals while Egill Atlason gave UNCG it's third goal.

Ferriter opened the scoring 20 minutes into the contest when goalkeeper Soren Johnson's punt bounced by the entire Spartan defense. Ferriter then outraced UNC Greensboro's goalie to the ball and found the open net. UNCG's Svafnir Gislason headed a Goos cross into the upper far corner of the goal at 33:48 to even the match at one. After senior Joel Sadler put Davidson up 2-1, Ferriter notched his second goal of the evening with just 26 seconds remaining in the first half, giving the 'Cats a 3-1 lead at the break.

The eight goals scored by Davidson are the most in a single game in over two years. In September of 2000, Davidson shut out The Citadel, 8-0. This is also the first time in 10 years Davidson has been involved in a game that has produced at least 10 goals. In 1992, the 'Cats were involved in two such games and won them both, defeating Marshall and The Citadel.

Davidson next hosts nationally-ranked Clemson on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Richardson Stadium. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. UNCG faces Duke in the Big Four Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, Oct. 25. That game is slated to start at 5 p.m.

October 21

FURMAN DEFEATS LIPSCOMB 3-0 IN DOWNPOUR

GREENVILLE, SC -- Clint Dempsey scored a goal and assist on another as
No. 14 Furman defeated Lipscomb 3-0 Monday night at a rain-soaked Eugene
Stone Soccer Stadium.

Furman opened the scoring at the 10:13 mark as Dempsey connected with Sergei Raad on a on-two combination. Dempsey's leftfooted shot beat Lipscomb goalkeeper J.D. Murphy.

The Paladins extended their lead with just over two minutes left in the first half as Richie Craven netted his second goal of the season. The play was set up as Wes Windsor sent a long ball to Dempsey just outside of the penalty box. Dempsey flicked the ball to a streaking Craven who slotted the ball past Murphy from 12 yards out.

Raad completed the Furman scoring attack at the 56:00 mark. Windsor sent a cross to the near post that was flicked to the far post by Drew Moor. Raad volleyed the ball into the net for his second goal of the season.

Furman outshot the Bison 16-7 on the night. Paladin goalkeeper John Hanley made four second half saves to record his fifth shutout of the season.

With the win, Furman improves to 11-2-1. The loss drops Lipscomb to 2-11.

Furman returns to action on Sunday as it travels to face in-state rival No. 9 South Carolina.