TAMPA, FL – The Chowan University men's soccer team put together a commanding offensive performance on Wednesday evening, scoring five goals to secure a 5-1 non-conference victory over the University of Tampa at Pepin Stadium.
Freshman Andre Camargo delivered a record-tying performance for the Hawks, scoring Chowan's first four goals of the night to tie the program record for goals in a single game. Camargo wasted no time getting the Hawks on the board, finding the back of the net just 46 seconds into the match off an assist from Clayton Verdin.
Camargo struck again in the 16th minute to give Chowan a 2-0 advantage. Tampa cut the lead to 2-1 just before halftime, but the Hawks quickly regained control coming out of the break.
Camargo completed the hat trick in the 49th minute off an assist from Owen Sweeney before finding the back of the net again less than two minutes later off a feed from Henry Kohel. His fourth goal gave Chowan a 4-1 advantage and tied the single-game program record originally set by Francisco Ferris against Ohio Valley in 2014.
Fernando Hernandez added the final goal of the night in the 80th minute, connecting off Kohel's second assist of the match to seal the 5-1 victory.
The win marked Chowan's fifth of the season and extended the Hawks' winning streak to three matches.
THE BASICS
FINAL | Chowan 5, Tampa 1
RECORDS | Chowan (5-2-2, 4-1-0), Tampa (4-2-3, 3-0-1)
LOCATION | Tampa, Fla. (Pepin Stadium)
SCORING SUMMARY
00:46 CHO | Andre Camargo (Clayton Verdin)
16:34 CHO | Andre Camargo (Unassisted)
44:21 TAM | Tassilo Koerner (Unassisted)
49:35 CHO | Andre Camargo (Owen Sweeney)
51:34 CHO | Andre Camargo (Henry Kohel)
80:58 CHO | Fernando Hernandez (Henry Kohel)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Camargo led the Chowan attack with a perfect four-for-four performance, placing all four of his shots on goal and converting each into a goal. His four-goal outing brought his season total to nine goals.
Hernandez added the Hawks' fifth goal while recording five shots, including three on frame. Kohel finished with a pair of assists, setting up Camargo's fourth goal and Hernandez's goal in the 80th minute.
Verdin and Sweeney each recorded an assist, while Tomas Alvarez and Robbie Deighan each placed a shot on goal.
As a team, Chowan outshot Tampa 18-12, placing 10 attempts on frame. The Hawks scored twice in the opening half before adding three goals in the second.
Lucas Kibrya played all 90 minutes in goal for Chowan, recording four saves while allowing just one goal.
UP NEXT
The Hawks return home to host Ferrum College at Hawks Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM. The match will serve as the Hawks Ronald McDonald and Suffolk Youth Athletic Association Night.
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