WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW extended its unbeaten streak to four consecutive games after closing out its three-game homestand with a 0-0 draw against Coastal Carolina in non-conference men's soccer action at UNCW Soccer Stadium on Tuesday evening.
The Seahawks, who saw their record move to 7-4-2 on the season, also remained undefeated at home this season with a 3-0-1 mark. Coastal Carolina, meanwhile, stands at 4-6-2 after being shut out for the fifth consecutive outing.
Coastal Carolina nearly earned the victory midway through the first overtime period when senior Tsiki Ntsabeleng had an open shot in front of the goal, but his attempt was pushed wide to the left.
UNCW had its best chance early in the second overtime period as senior
Gabriel Cabral sent a crossing pass into the penalty area to senior
Phillip Goodrum. Goodrum attempted a header from eight yards, but his attempted was thwarted by senior goalkeeper Alberto Ciroi.
Freshman goalkeeper
Gabriel Perrotta, the reigning Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week, tallied two saves en route to his third consecutive clean sheet.
Ciroi had three saves for the Chanticleers, who were outshot by an 8-7 margin.
Game Notes:
- The Seahawks have outscored their opponents by a 6-1 margin at home with three shutouts in four games this season.
- UNCW played to a scoreless draw for the first time since a 0-0 result against Furman in the first round of last year's NCAA Tournament.
- Each of the last two meetings between the Seahawks and the Chanticleers have required overtime … Coastal Carolina defeated UNCW, 2-1, in overtime last year at UNCW Soccer Stadium.
- UNCW also appeared in its second overtime game of the season … The Seahawks earned a 1-1 draw at William & Mary on Sept. 14.
- The Seahawks set a season high with 12 corner kicks.
- Freshmen Cannon Tootle and Jaden Strumeier each made the first start of their college careers against the Chanticleers.
Up Next: The Seahawks resume CAA play on Saturday, Oct. 19, when they face No. 18 James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., at 7 p.m.
