Dayton Punches Ticket to A-10 Championship with 3-1 Win Over Davidson

Kenji Mboma Dem Scored Two Goals And Added An Assist In The Victory

11/8/2023 9:42:00 PM

DAVIDSON, N.C. - The University of Dayton men's soccer team clinched a berth in the Atlantic 10 Tournament Championship thanks to a two-goal performance from senior Kenji Mboma Dem and a gutsy showing from the full squad in a 3-1 victory over Davidson College Wednesday night at Alumni Stadium.

The No. 6 seed Flyers (7-6-6) continue their march to the A-10 Championship, while the No. 4 seed Wildcats (10-5-1) see their season come to a close.

SCORING BREAKDOWN
10:03 – Dayton got the scoring started when Manny Day converted a corner from Kenji Mboma Dem.
48:25 – The Flyers pushed their lead to 2-0 when Mboma Dem took a feed from Braden Seel and beat the keeper for his first goal of the night.
57:37 – Davidson got on the board thanks to a free kick just outside the 18.
62:34 – UD put the finishing touches on the contest when Sidike Jabateh intercepted a pass and set up Mboma Dem for his second goal of the night.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
  • Dayton held the advantage in total shots over Davidson at 17 to 14, and also finished with a three-shot edge in attempts on-goal at 8 to 5.
  • Both teams committed 10 fouls in the match, with the Flyers earning all four bookings.
  • UD earned six corner kicks on the night, including five in the first half, and limited Davidson to only three.
  • It was the third two-goal game for Mboma Dem on the season, but tonight's assist gave him a new season high of five points.
  • Senior goalkeeper Dario Caetano had four saves in the contest.
  • It was just the second loss at home for Davidson this season, and the most goals the Wildcats allowed at Alumni Stadium.
UP NEXT
  • The Flyers once again hit the road to take on No. 1 seed VCU Sunday in the A-10 Championship.