No. 2 Wake Forest Downs Davidson Men’s Soccer

Tuesday, October 27

Winston-Salem, N.C.

7:00 p.m.

Davidson College

10-6-0

No. 2 Wake Forest

12-2-2

Davidson

Wake Forest

Junior tri-captain Alex Caskey

Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com

No. 2 Wake Forest Downs Davidson Men’s Soccer

10/27/2009 8:52:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

By: Mark Brumbaugh

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Junior MF Alex Caskey scored the Wildcats' lone goal as four different goal-scorers powered No. 2 Wake Forest to a 4-1 victory over Davidson men's soccer on a rainy Tuesday night in Spry Stadium.

Caskey (Dunwoody, Ga.) tallied his seventh goal of the season off a free kick from 25 yards out, placing the ball just inside the left post in the top corner with 18 minutes left in the match. It was not enough though as Davidson (10-6) fell to a nationally-ranked opponent for the first time in three matches this season.

Sophomore goalkeeper Chip Sanders made nine difficult saves for Davidson, as both teams battled adverse conditions. A steady rain persisted throughout the entire match, creating sloppy field conditions.

"The field conditions were very difficult tonight and Wake Forest did a better job responding to them than we did," said Davidson head coach Matt Spear. "Wake Forest is a very talented team and they demonstrated that tonight. They are definitely the best team we will face this season. The muddy conditions brought out an extra level of sharpness, focus, and grit that carried the game's result for Wake."

Wake Forest (12-2-2) struck first at 3:19. Sanders made a pair of saves, but the 'Cats were unable to clear it, and Andy Lubahn was able to score from close range. Wake Forest's second tally came at 19:01 off a free kick from 24 yards out by Austin da Luz. With 13:13 remaining in the half, Zack Schilawski headed in a cross from Corben Bone to give Wake Forest a 3-0 edge at halftime.

The 'Cats were not without opportunities, though. Senior F Charlie Reiter (Westport, Conn.) missed with a shot just right in the eighth minute. Corner kicks were nearly even as Wake Forest held just a 4-3 advantage for the half.

Wake Forest's fourth goal came off a Bone corner kick, as Ike Opara headed it in 3:08 into the second half.

The 'Cats had a few opportunities late as both Reiter and senior F Clinton Smith (New Orleans, La.) had shots stopped by Austin Chelko. Junior forward Mauricio Simms had a close-range opportunity but his shot deflected off another player and went over the goal. Senior Robby Goldsberry played the final 9:16 in goal for Davidson, making one save. Corner kicks finished 10-9 in favor of Wake Forest.

Davidson will next face UNC Greensboro on the road in a crucial Southern Conference match on Saturday night.