MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan University men's soccer team wrapped up the 2026 campaign on Saturday night, hosting Francis Marion University in the Conference Carolinas Men's Soccer Championship Quarterfinals. The Hawks put together a competitive effort against the Patriots, answering an early goal to bring the match level at halftime. Francis Marion would find the deciding goal late in the second half to come away with a 2-1 victory, bringing Chowan's season to a close.
THE BASICS
FINAL | Francis Marion 2, Chowan 1
RECORDS | Chowan (9-5-2, 8-3-0 CC), Francis Marion (14-4-2, 8-3-1 CC)
LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C. (Chowan University)
SCORING SUMMARY
3:27 | FMU | Lucas Vila (Unassisted)
37:14 | CHO | Dillon Rajkovic (Fernando Hernandez)
83:13 | FMU | Lucas Vila (Filippo Noseda)
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Dillon Rajkovic recorded Chowan's lone goal of the evening, finishing a pass from Fernando Hernandez in the 38th minute to even the match at 1-1. Robbie Deighan led the Hawks with three shots, including two on goal, while Rajkovic also recorded three shots and put two on target. Ken Naito and Sean Jacobs each added two shots.
Chowan finished with 13 shots, including six on goal, and earned four corner kicks. Lucas Kibrya played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded three saves.
SEASON LEADERS
The Hawks conclude the 2026 season with a 9-5-2 overall record after capturing the Conference Carolinas East Division title and placing four players on the All-Conference teams.
Freshman Andre Camargo led the Hawks offensively with 10 goals and five assists for 25 points. Junior Robbie Deighan followed with nine goals and one assist for 19 points, while freshman Fernando Hernandez finished with seven goals and one assist for 15 points.
Owen Sweeney and Clayton Verdin each contributed 12 points. Sweeney recorded five goals and two assists, while Verdin led the Hawks with six assists to go along with three goals. Bradley Williams also contributed five assists during the campaign.
In goal, Lucas Kibrya finished the season with 62 saves, including three in the season finale against Francis Marion.
The Hawks had four players recognized by Conference Carolinas for their efforts throughout the season. Camargo and Deighan earned First Team All-Conference honors, while Hernandez and Ken Naito were named to the Third Team.
