No. 3 UNCW (use 'No.' instead of '#') at Eakes Athletic Complex drew an attendance of 297, with the home side's strong performance proving too much for the visiting Seahawks. The win extends Campbell's current streak to three games and improves their record to 10-5-4 overall.
Both teams struggled to create clear chances early, with both teams struggling to create clear chances in the first 20 minutes. Campbell's Lotem Ben Dov finally broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, but his effort was disallowed for offside. The home side continued to press, and their persistence paid off when Samantha Erbach scored in the 30th minute. Erbach's strike was quickly followed by a second goal, as Kristijan Kostic netted in the 33rd minute. Erbach and Kostic pressured UNCW's defense to keep pace.
The second half saw Campbell continue to dominate possession, with No. 2 Campbell recorded 21 shots reflecting their control. UNCW's goalkeeper, Alex Svetlik, made several crucial saves to limit the damage, but ultimately couldn't prevent the home side from adding to their tally. Sam Roberson scored in the 77th minute, assisted by Kristijan Bandur and Marco Wright. Roberson scored again in the 79th minute, finishing a pass from Ethan Roberts. Luc Lavielle made it 4-0 in the 81st minute, converting a through ball from Lotem Ben Dov.
Delete this sentence Campbell converted four of seven shots on target Delete or verify; contradicts earlier statement, with Svetlik making four saves to limit the damage. UNCW could not capitalize on scoring opportunities, as they fell to their third consecutive defeat.
The win sets up a tough challenge for Campbell as they prepare to face No. 1 Elon in the CAA Tournament. Meanwhile, UNCW will look to regroup and bounce back from their third straight loss. Campbell's next opponent, Elon, has been in excellent form, and the Black Knights will need to maintain their current level of performance if they are to progress. With their momentum and confidence boosted by the win, Campbell will be looking to make a strong impression in the tournament.
Delete entire paragraph Delete, and while UNCW had slightly more shot attempts, they were unable to capitalize on their chances. Campbell's defensive solidity was also on display, as they limited UNCW to just one corner kick throughout the match. The home side's yellow card tally was lower than UNCW's, with Campbell receiving just one caution to the Seahawks' two.
Campbell enters the tournament with momentum Campbell has won three consecutive games, and Delete or combine with previous sentence. Players like Erbach, Kostic, and Roberson have been in excellent form, and their ability to create and score goals will be crucial as Campbell pushes for success in the CAA Tournament.