Scouting Report: VCU Men’s Soccer vs Davidson

The VCU men’s soccer team will be facing off against the Davidson College Wildcats on Oct.7. 

The CT sports staff chose the key contributors for this Atlantic 10 matchup.

VCU

Nathaniel Semunegus, Contributing Writer

William Hitchcock – The junior midfielder currently leads the team in goals with two goals scored so far into the season, one against North Carolina and one against Massachusetts. Last season, he made 13 starts in 17 appearances, took 8 shots in the midfield position, recorded one assist and finished with 1,117 minutes of playing time, according to VCU Athletics. He scored three goals, his freshman year including one game winner against Charlotte. Before joining VCU, Hitchcock was a two-time state champion and a two-time All-District honoree. He also earned second team All-State honors in Texas.

Erica Simpson, Contributing Writer

Andrey Salmeron – The freshman midfielder has scored one goal this season and played a total of 782 minutes over the course of 10 games, according to VCU Athletics. Salmeron currently has a season high of five shots against Saint Louis University, according to VCU Athletics. In VCU’s matchup against the No. 1 Marshall University, Salmeron was named game leader as he had two shots to lead the Rams with one shot on goal, according to VCU Athletics. He has been a contributor to many of VCU’s offensive plays over the course of the season.

Davidson

Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer 

Vincent Bennage -The junior forward has scored five goals this season and gained 13 points, according to Davidson Wildcats. He leads the Wildcats in both goals and assists. Bennage was named the offensive player of the week by the A-10 conference on Sept. 6, according to Athletic 10. He has been a key player for the Wildcats in getting them wins or ties. Bennage had one goal, two assists and five shots in the Wildcats’ match-up against Furman University, according to Davidson Wildcats. He started in all 16 games his sophomore year and was selected to participate in the A10 all-rookie team as a freshman, where he led the team in goals scored and total points according to Davidson Wildcats.

Thailon Wilson, Sports Editor

Alonzo Clarke -The sophomore midfielder has started in eight of the team’s nine games and has contributed three goals and two assists during this span, according to Davidson Wildcats. Clarke is second on the team in both assists as well as goals for the team, according to Davidson Wildcats.The midfielder plays multiple positions for the Wildcats as shifting from midfielder to defender, according to Davidson Wildcats. Clarke has already contributed more goal contributions this season than his entire freshman campaign, according to Davidson Wildcats.