Thursday, August 26
DAVIDSON
7:00 PM
Davidson College Athletics
vs
No. 24 High Point
Photo by: Jeff Sochko - DavidsonPhotos.com
Men’s Soccer to Host High Point in Fall Opener Thursday
8/24/2021 12:14:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DAVIDSON WILDCATS (0-0, 0-0 Atlantic 10)
Head Coach: Mike Babst (Boston College, 1999)
Career Record: 94-38-16 (9th Season), Davidson Record: 7-15-4 (3rd Season)
HIGH POINT PANTHERS (0-0, 0-0 Big South)
Head Coach: Zach Haines (North Carolina, 2008)
Career Record: 25-9-0 (3rd Season), High Point Record: Same
Game Information
Date | Time: August 26, 2021 | 7 PM
Location: Davidson, N.C.
Site: Alumni Stadium
Field: 1992 Team Field
Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: DavidsonWildcats.com
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Under the direction of third-year head coach Mike Babst, the Davidson men's soccer team will open their 2021 fall campaign Thursday with a 7 p.m. kickoff against in-state foe High Point inside Alumni Stadium.
The Wildcats, who are unbeaten in 19 of their last 22 to begin a season, are 36-23-6 all-time in openers.
Davidson, which closed the 2021 spring slate 3-2-2 over its last seven, returns eight starters, including all-conference performers Lucas Hauth (second team) and Trey Gardiner (all-rookie).
A native of Fleming Island, Fla., Hauth finished his junior campaign ranked among conference leaders in goals scored (T-2nd | 5), game-winning goals (T-1st | 3) and total points (T-5th | 10).
Instrumental in Davidson's significant improvements, Gardiner started every game for the 'Cats last year, adding an assist and helping the backline to a pair of shutouts.
The Wildcats also welcome back goalkeeper Giacomo Piccardo, who finished the spring 3-2-2, including two clean sheets in consecutive outings late in the year.
Davidson and High Point have met 11 times on the pitch with the 'Cats leading the all-time series, 5-3-3.
High Point, which finished its preseason 1-1-1, is coming off a 12-2-0 season, which featured an 8-0-0 mark in league play and trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Up Next
Davidson will play its second straight opponent from the Big South Conference when it travels to Campbell Sunday for a 6 p.m. start.
Head Coach: Mike Babst (Boston College, 1999)
Career Record: 94-38-16 (9th Season), Davidson Record: 7-15-4 (3rd Season)
HIGH POINT PANTHERS (0-0, 0-0 Big South)
Head Coach: Zach Haines (North Carolina, 2008)
Career Record: 25-9-0 (3rd Season), High Point Record: Same
Game Information
Date | Time: August 26, 2021 | 7 PM
Location: Davidson, N.C.
Site: Alumni Stadium
Field: 1992 Team Field
Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: DavidsonWildcats.com
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Under the direction of third-year head coach Mike Babst, the Davidson men's soccer team will open their 2021 fall campaign Thursday with a 7 p.m. kickoff against in-state foe High Point inside Alumni Stadium.
The Wildcats, who are unbeaten in 19 of their last 22 to begin a season, are 36-23-6 all-time in openers.
Davidson, which closed the 2021 spring slate 3-2-2 over its last seven, returns eight starters, including all-conference performers Lucas Hauth (second team) and Trey Gardiner (all-rookie).
A native of Fleming Island, Fla., Hauth finished his junior campaign ranked among conference leaders in goals scored (T-2nd | 5), game-winning goals (T-1st | 3) and total points (T-5th | 10).
Instrumental in Davidson's significant improvements, Gardiner started every game for the 'Cats last year, adding an assist and helping the backline to a pair of shutouts.
The Wildcats also welcome back goalkeeper Giacomo Piccardo, who finished the spring 3-2-2, including two clean sheets in consecutive outings late in the year.
Davidson and High Point have met 11 times on the pitch with the 'Cats leading the all-time series, 5-3-3.
High Point, which finished its preseason 1-1-1, is coming off a 12-2-0 season, which featured an 8-0-0 mark in league play and trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Up Next
Davidson will play its second straight opponent from the Big South Conference when it travels to Campbell Sunday for a 6 p.m. start.
Players Mentioned
FY26 Men's Soccer Preseason Virtual Meeting
Friday, August 15
FY25 Men's Soccer Davidson United Conversation
Wednesday, June 04
2024 Davidson Men's Soccer Highlights
Tuesday, May 13
Davidson Men’s Soccer – March 2023 Virtual Alumni Gathering
Tuesday, March 14
