NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 3, Methodist 1
Records: Piedmont, 2-2; Methodist, 3-2-2

DEMOREST, Ga. - Piedmont men's soccer continued its outstanding work at home, earning an impressive 3-1 victory over Methodist on Saturday afternoon in Demorest.

Leading goal scorer Davis Knight was a key part of the offensive attack once again, scoring Piedmont's first goal and assisting on the game-clinching final goal late in the second half. Freshman Edwin Sosa-Reyes put away his first career goal late to ice the contest in Piedmont's favor.


 

Another home win for your Lions and another big game for Davis Knight! pic.twitter.com/dxn9Onmdjc

— Piedmont University Men's Soccer (@PiedmontMSOC) September 13, 2025

Although Methodist controlled possession in the early going, a big save from Bobby Wood kept the Monarchs off the scoreboard.

Piedmont then took advantage of a back line error as Knight was able to come away with a turnover and dribble the ball into an open net to make it 1-0 in the 18th minute.

The score remained 1-0 into the second half, when the Lions' offensive pressure forced another back line mistake and resulted in an own goal to make it 2-0 Piedmont.

Under 10 minutes later, the Monarchs cracked the scoreboard, taking advantage of a penalty kick opportunity to make it 2-1 Lions with much of the second half remaining.

However, from that point forward, the Lions were rock solid, holding Methodist scoreless and then putting the game away as Knight found open space and delivered a perfectly timed cross to Sosa-Reyes, who put away his first career goal to make it a 3-1 game and all but ensure a Lions victory.

Up next, the Lions will be back in action this Wednesday, September 17, hosting local foe Toccoa Falls at 5 p.m.

TURNING POINT:
- Knight found Sosa-Reyes ni the 82nd minute to bring the Piedmont lead back up to two goals and give it cushion down the stretch.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
- Knight delivered a three-point effort, scoring Piedmont's first goal and assisting on the last.

CHASING A MILESTONE:
- With the win, Head Coach Jimmy Stephens is now up to 199 for his career.

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