Men's Soccer Downed by Davidson 4-2 - Coastal Carolina University Athletics

Men's Soccer Downed by Davidson 4-2

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DAVIDSON N.C. – Despite two goals from senior Robert Holstein (Middleburg, Fla/St. John's County (Queen's University of Charlotte)), the Coastal Carolina men’s soccer team dropped a 4-2 decision to Davidson here Saturday afternoon at Alumni Stadium, Oct 20. With the loss the Chanticleers fall to 5-6-1 on the season, while the Wildcats improve to 3-10. The goals were the first two of the season for Holstein.

Davidson jumped out to an early 1-0 advantage after an Alex Caskey goal in the seventh minute. CCU evened it up three minutes later after Holstein found the back of the net off an assist from senior Kevin Van Den Berg (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grandville). The Wildcats rolled off two second half goals to take a 4-1 advantage after tallies by Peter Shelton and Yannick Pulgrim. Junior Djamel Bekka (Tulsa, Okla./Union) found Holstein for the final score of the game with under four minutes remaining. 

Both teams totaled 12 shots in the contest. Freshman Matt Smith (Cape Canaveral, Fla./Merritt Island) recorded four saves, while Matt McElroy turned away six for Davidson.

 CCU returns to the field, Tuesday, Oct. 23 to host the No. 1 team in the nation, Wake Forrest. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at the CCU Soccer Field.

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Djamel Bekka

Robert Holstein

Matt Smith

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