October 8, 2025

Elon Men’s Soccer Team Ends Match in Scoreless Draw

Elon, North Carolina, October 8, 2025

News Summary

The Elon men’s soccer team faced UNCG in a tense match that ended in a 0-0 draw. Elon’s goalkeeper excelled with crucial saves, keeping the game competitive. Both teams demonstrated strong defensive skills, resulting in a combined 18 fouls and minimal scoring opportunities. Despite the draw, the team maintains a solid season record and looks ahead to their next match against Clemson University.

Elon, North Carolina – The Elon men’s soccer team faced off against the University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG), on September 30, 2025, ending in a tense 0-0 draw. With this result, Elon’s season record now stands at 5-1-4. The game showcased strong defensive efforts from both teams, highlighted by standout performances, particularly from Elon’s goalkeeper.

The match began slowly, with UNCG dominating possession in the first half. Elon graduate student goalkeeper Jackson Leavitt came up big with crucial saves early in the game, keeping the score level as UNCG threatened to score. Elon’s first shot on goal arrived at the 24-minute mark but was effectively blocked by UNCG’s goalkeeper Seth Wilson.

The competitive nature of the match became evident when Elon redshirt freshman midfielder Oscar Tonidandel received the game’s first yellow card for unsporting conduct. Despite creating scoring chances, UNCG struggled to convert, including a near miss from junior forward Enzo Dovlo. Elon ended the first period without conceding a goal, driven by Leavitt’s impactful saves against UNCG’s aggressive attack.

As the second half commenced, physical play intensified. Both teams ramped up defensive efforts, leading to a combined total of 18 fouls—Elon committing 10, while UNCG recorded 8 fouls. Despite Elon finishing the match with only one shot on goal, a stark contrast to UNCG’s three shots, the back-and-forth action towards the end of the game highlighted the skill and determination on display.

Although the outcome was not a victory, senior defender Majaliwa Msabaha expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, acknowledging the effort put forth on the field, while also stating that a win was the ultimate aim. Following this match, Elon will be looking to rebound as they travel to Clemson University for an upcoming game on October 4, 2025.

Key Match Statistics

Final Score: Elon 0, UNCG 0
Season Record for Elon: 5-1-4
Total Shots by Elon: 1
Total Shots by UNCG: 3
Fouls Committed: Elon 10, UNCG 8

About the Teams

The Elon men’s soccer team has consistently worked to build a competitive lineup under the guidance of head coach Marc Reeves. This match against UNCG provided a test of their defensive resilience, particularly marked by the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Jackson Leavitt.

UNCG has also shown considerable skill and tenacity this season, and this match against Elon will likely serve as a key learning experience as they aim to convert scoring chances into victories.

Next Up for Elon

Elon’s next challenge will be against Clemson University, which promises to be another competitive match as the team continues to seek improvement and success in their season.