
Wildcats fall to Gardner Webb
8/29/2025 10:26:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DAVIDSON, N.C. – No. 20 Gardner Webb outlasted a late comeback by the Davidson men's soccer team in the final 10 minute of play, claiming a 2-1 road victory Friday night at Alumni field.
Ayman Maadir scored the lone goal for the Wildcats in the 86th minute off a ricocheted corner kick. Myles Culley and Brady McGlone provided assists on the play.
Robbie Lyons scored a first half goal for the Running Bulldogs in the 34th minute, followed by a 66th minute unassisted goal by Samson Kpardeh.
Gardner Webb outshot the Wildcats 13-8 and had an 8-4 advantage on shots on target.
Davidson keeper Lucas Beltran recorded a season-high six saves in the contest.
Up Next
Davidson hits the road on Sept. 4 to face Furman in Greenville, S.C. at 6 p.m.
Team Stats
GWU
DAV
Goals
2
1
Shots
13
10
Shots on Goal
8
5
Saves
3
6
Corners
4
4
Fouls
11
12
Scoring Plays

Robbie Lyons (1)
Assisted By: Lewis Johnson
GOAL by GWU Lyons, Robbie Assist by Johnson, Lewis.
33:10

Samson Kpardeh (1)
GOAL by GWU Kpardeh, Samson.
65:00

Ayman Maadir (1)
Assisted By: Brady McGlone , Myles Culley
GOAL by DAV Maadir, Ayman Assist by McGlone, Brady and Culley, Myles.
85:15
Game Leaders
Players
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