Davidson, N.C. – Furman's Aaron Salinas and Davidson's Lucas Beltran combined to record 10 saves as the Paladins and Wildcats played to a 0-0 draw in non-conference men's soccer Wednesday evening at Alumni Stadium in Davidson, N.C.
 
Both teams saw first-half scoring opportunities denied by outstanding saves from goalkeepers Salinas and Beltran. Salinas turned away Davidson's Ben Minikel-Lacocque just 3:20 into the match with a point-blank save diving to his right. In the 25^th minute, Furman's Caleb Johnson attacked from the left side of the box and fired a shot that was pushed to the center of the box by Beltran. Diego Hernandez pounced on the rebound, but Beltran redirected his goal-bound effort with his feet to keep the match scoreless. Not to be outdone, Salinas answered by tipping Blake Peterson's shot over the crossbar off a Wildcat set piece less than three minutes later.
 
Davidson (0-1-4) opened the second half with a scoring opportunity, but Salinas stopped Denis Krioutchenkov's shot just 3:10 into the half to keep the match scoreless. Furman's Hernandez once again got on the end of a cross at the top of the box in the 57^th minute only to see Beltran's quick reactions keep the attempt out of the back of the net.
 
Krioutchenkov produced a pair of dangerous free kick for the Wildcats in the final five minutes with his 86^th minute shot rattling the crossbar. The Paladins created the final chance of the match with under a minute to play but Slade Starnes was unable to redirect a cross towards goal at the back post.
 
Beltran finished with seven saves and Salinas notched three as both goalkeepers registered a shutout. Davidson posted a 16-14 edge in total shots while Furman compiled a 7-3 advantage in shots on goal.
 
Furman (2-2-2) returns to action on Tuesday, September 17, when it visits College of Charleston at Patriots Point Athletics Complex in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.