Box Score

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Playing against their first NAIA Top-10 opponent since the 2010 season, the Panthers were unable to overcome a late first half penalty goal as host and No. 9 ranked Auburn Montgomery posted a 2-0 victory over the Panthers.  The loss, the second straight 2-0 setback in the state of Alabama, drops the Panthers to 0-2-0 on the season. Davenport will host Mount Vernon Nazarene in their home opener on Saturday, September 1 at 7:00pm.

Auburn Montgomery, a mainstay in the NAIA Top-25, was playing in their season opener having been placed at No. 9 in the preseason national poll.  The War Hawks came out fast and created some chances but the Panther defense and goalkeeping was up to par not allowing a goal.

Just before halftime, DU was whistled for a hand-ball in the box and AUM put away the penalty kick with just less than 15 seconds on the clock to take a 1-0 lead.  The Panthers came out with a little more offensive push in the second half but were still unable to put a ball away.

The War Hawks added a late goal in the 79^th minute to up their lead to two goals and that was the way it would end with the Panthers dropping a 2-0 decision for the second straight day.

Davenport will look to regroup as they will be in action next Saturday in their home opener vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio). Kickoff is set for 7:00pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Post-Match Quotes – Head coach Chris Hughes

On playing a high caliber team early on in season: – “It is important to play team that are ranked nationally so you understand where the ceiling is. It was interesting because they did not play a game yesterday and for them to play us fresh, I would say that our development this weekend was a huge step forward.”

On the results from the weekend: “Our defense is improving each and every day and an unfortunate hand ball allowed the first goal but our defense did some bending without breaking and Donal Lynch and Collin Mohr did some really nice things.”

Post-Match Notes

The loss drops Davenport to 3-6-0 all-time against teams ranked in the Top-25…DU is now 0-2-0 in their two meetings with Auburn Montgomery…DU opens their home slate next Saturday against Mount Vernon at 7:00pm and the Panthers are 6-0-0 all-time in home openers

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