The Chargers opened their 2026 campaign in front of a home crowd, delivering a 6‑0 victory that lifted their record to 2‑0. From the first whistle, the team asserted control, generating a flurry of chances that would soon translate into a cascade of goals.
A Distributed Scoring Attack
What stood out was the breadth of the scoring sheet. Ten different players found the net, underscoring a depth that is rare at the collegiate level and making it difficult for any opponent to focus on a single threat.
Samuel Quickfall ignited the scoring in the seventh minute, slipping a well‑placed shot past the Shawnee State keeper to put UAH on the board. The goal settled early nerves and gave the Chargers momentum heading into the midfield battle.
Alejandro Tocino Vidal doubled the lead in the 26th minute, his effort set up by Stellios Starakis, while Ollie Rigby and Nick Morrow added their names to the scoresheet before halftime, stretching the advantage to four.
The second half saw Emil Wigren and Luis McCabe extend the margin, with McCabe’s strike in the 88th minute assisted by Donovan Pruitte sealing the final tally. The offensive rhythm never waned, as the Chargers continued to press forward.
Defensive Mastery and Goalkeeping
Between the attacking outburst, the defensive unit held firm. Goalkeeper Sonny Wright made four saves in his 68 minutes of work, and junior João Fernandes, who entered in the 68th minute, added four more stops to preserve the clean sheet.
Statistically, the Chargers outshot their opponents 19‑5 and dominated set‑piece opportunities, earning a 14‑3 corner kick advantage. Such numbers reflect a comprehensive performance on both ends of the pitch.
Looking ahead, the team will travel to Americus, Georgia, for a September 3 showdown with Georgia Southwestern at 5 p.m., before returning home to host Tuskegee on September 5 at 3:30 p.m. The upcoming fixtures promise another test of the squad’s depth and resilience.