ASHLAND, Va. – The Randolph-Macon men's soccer team traveled to Danville, Va., on Wednesday night to take on the Averett Cougars at 7:00 p.m.
The Basics
Score: Randolph-Macon 0, Averett 0
Venue: Danville, Va. / Averett University / Daly Field at Frank R. Campbell Stadium
Records: Randolph-Macon (4-1-1, 0-0-0 ODAC); Averett (2-2-2, 0-0-0 ODAC)
How It Happened
- Randolph-Macon applied offensive pressure early in the match. While Averett attempted to push out of their defensive half, strong performances from defenders Damien Jackson (Newport News, Va./Menchville), Grant Counts (Odenton, Md./St. Mary's [Annapolis]), Kevin Sprince (Richmond, Va./Deep Run) and Wiley Eubank (Raleigh, N.C./Broughton) prevented the Cougars from building any meaningful attack.
- The Yellow Jackets created more chances late in the first half, with opportunities from Elijah Caro (Asheville, N.C./Black Mountain) and Ian Edwards (Stafford, Va./North Stafford), but the teams went into halftime tied 0-0.
- Randolph-Macon continued its offensive push early in the second half. In the 64th minute, Alvaro Alvarez del Rio was called for a foul, giving the Yellow Jackets a chance to break the deadlock on a penalty kick. However, Averett goalkeeper Anibal Lopez made the save to keep the score level.
- In the final five minutes, Randolph-Macon made a strong push to find a game-winner, but the Cougar defense held firm, and the match ended in a scoreless draw.
Inside the Numbers
- RMC outshot Averett 23-5, including a 7-to-3 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Yellow Jackets' backline not only defended effectively but also contributed to the team's attacking buildup.
- Eubank played 64 minutes and recorded four shots, with two on target.
Up Next
Randolph-Macon returns home to Ashland on Saturday, September 20, to host Southern Virginia at 1:00 p.m. for Senior Day on the RMC Grass Soccer Field.
