Friday, October 10
Conway, S.C.
7:00 PM
West Virginia University
8-1-2, 4-0-0
2
at
1
Coastal Carolina
1-7-0, 0-4-0
1
2
F
West Virginia
1
1
2
Coastal Carolina
1
0
1
Photo by: Coastal Carolina Athletics
Mountaineers Rally for Win at Coastal Carolina
October 10, 2025 10:08 PM | Men's Soccer
CONWAY, S.C. – The No. 4 West Virginia University men's soccer team overcame an early deficit and earned a 2-1 victory at Coastal Carolina, Friday evening at CCU Soccer Stadium. The Mountaineers improve to 8-1-2 and 4-0 in the Sun Belt while the Chanticleers fall to 1-7 and 0-4 in conference play.
Senior Marcus Caldeira scored his seventh goal of the season and 35th of his career while senior Ethan Dekel Daks provided the game-winner with his second of the season. Sophomore Braedon Smith and freshman Nacho Martinez each tallied an assist.
West Virginia outshot the Chanticleers, 19-4 with an 8-1 advantage in shots on frame. The Mountaineers also took 17 corner kicks compared to just two for Coastal Carolina.
With the win and Kentucky's loss to Marshall on Friday, the Mountaineers now sit atop the Sun Belt table, three points clear of both the Wildcats and Thundering Herd, with five games to go.
Coastal Carolina took an early lead in the ninth minute in what turned out to be its only shot on goal on the night.
In the 14th minute, senior Felix Ewald looked to have tied the game as his shot found the back of the net, but he was ruled offside. Ewald did play a role in the equalizing goal as he was tackled in the box in the 23rd minute. Caldeira stepped up to the spot and buried the tying goal.
The best chance before the half to take the lead came in the 42nd minute as freshman Sammie Walker had a opportunity close to the goal, but his shot went off the crossbar.
It did not take long in the second half for the Mountaineers to jump in front as Dekel Daks took a shot from just outside the box. Chanticleer goalkeeper Alec Laible got a hand on the ball as tried to make a leaping diving save, but he could not stop it from ending up in the back of the net.
The Mountaineer defense was strong the rest of the game, not allowing a shot in the second half.
West Virginia will be back home on Tuesday, Oct. 14 to take on American in its final non-conference contest of the season. Kickoff from Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is set for 7 p.m.
For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Senior Marcus Caldeira scored his seventh goal of the season and 35th of his career while senior Ethan Dekel Daks provided the game-winner with his second of the season. Sophomore Braedon Smith and freshman Nacho Martinez each tallied an assist.
West Virginia outshot the Chanticleers, 19-4 with an 8-1 advantage in shots on frame. The Mountaineers also took 17 corner kicks compared to just two for Coastal Carolina.
With the win and Kentucky's loss to Marshall on Friday, the Mountaineers now sit atop the Sun Belt table, three points clear of both the Wildcats and Thundering Herd, with five games to go.
Coastal Carolina took an early lead in the ninth minute in what turned out to be its only shot on goal on the night.
In the 14th minute, senior Felix Ewald looked to have tied the game as his shot found the back of the net, but he was ruled offside. Ewald did play a role in the equalizing goal as he was tackled in the box in the 23rd minute. Caldeira stepped up to the spot and buried the tying goal.
The best chance before the half to take the lead came in the 42nd minute as freshman Sammie Walker had a opportunity close to the goal, but his shot went off the crossbar.
It did not take long in the second half for the Mountaineers to jump in front as Dekel Daks took a shot from just outside the box. Chanticleer goalkeeper Alec Laible got a hand on the ball as tried to make a leaping diving save, but he could not stop it from ending up in the back of the net.
The Mountaineer defense was strong the rest of the game, not allowing a shot in the second half.
West Virginia will be back home on Tuesday, Oct. 14 to take on American in its final non-conference contest of the season. Kickoff from Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is set for 7 p.m.
For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
WVU
CCU
Goals
2
1
Shots
19
4
Shots on Goal
8
1
Saves
0
5
Corners
17
2
Fouls
15
12
Scoring Plays
Loed Klaasen (3)
Assisted By: Jon Almudi
GOAL by CCU Klaasen, Loed Assist by Almudi, Jon.
08:44
Marcus Caldeira (6)
WVU Marcus Caldeira PENALTY KICK GOAL.
22:22
Ethan Dekel Daks (2)
Assisted By: Nacho Martinez , Braedon Smith
GOAL by WVU Dekel Daks, Ethan Assist by Martinez, Nacho and Smith, Braedon.
46:12
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
F
/ Men's SoccerMF
/ Men's Soccer
MF
/ Men's SoccerMF
/ Men's SoccerF
/ Men's Soccer
F
/ Men's SoccerThe Mountain State Derby Cinematic Recap
Sunday, November 02
MSOC: ODU Cinematic Recap
Thursday, October 23
Dan Stratford | Oct. 21, 2025
Tuesday, October 21
Dan Stratford | Oct. 1, 2025
Wednesday, October 01
