Davidson 2, Liberty 0

DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson scored early in each half to defeat Liberty 2-0 in nonconference men’s soccer action Wednesday evening at Alumni Stadium.

The Wildcats improved to 6-4-1 overall, while the Flames fell to 4-5-0.

Davidson, which has fallen behind early in recent contests, grabbed a 1-0 advantage on Chris Pettiglio’s eighth-minute header off a well-played cross from Max Pragnell.

After threatening with a number of chances just minutes into the second half, Alan Reiter extended the Wildcats’ lead with a shot from just inside the box that deflected of a Flame defender. Fellow midfielder Alex Givens assisted the junior’s first goal of the season.

Alec Rotunda just missed adding an insurance goal late in the game, but his attempt from in front was cleared off the end line by Liberty.

The Wildcats, who held the Flames to just two shots after intermission, controlled the shot column, 13-5, and held a 7-6 edge in corner kicks.

The Wildcats return to the pitch this weekend when they host nationally ranked Furman on Saturday at 7 p.m.