WHEELING, W.Va. — The No. 5 Davis & Elkins College men's soccer team continued its strong season Wednesday night, earning a 3-1 victory over Wheeling at Bishop Schmitt Field.

The Senators (10-1-1, 8-1-1 MEC), ranked fifth in the National Player Impact Index (NPI) men's soccer rankings, controlled the match offensively and secured their 10th win of the season.

Davis & Elkins opened the scoring in the 39th minute when Hugo Fauli found the back of the net off an assist from Sergio Martinez Laborda, giving the Senators a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.

Fauli struck again in the 57th minute, finishing a play assisted by Francisco Lopez Kreik and Martinez Laborda to extend the lead to 2-0. The Senators added another goal in the 67th minute when Lopez Kreik scored off an assist from Guzman Irigaray, putting Davis & Elkins ahead 3-0.

Wheeling (5-8-0, 3-7-0 MEC) got on the scoreboard late in the contest when Davide Massa scored in the 88th minute, but the Senators maintained their two-goal advantage to secure the victory.

Fauli led the Senators with two goals, while Lopez Kreik contributed a goal and an assist. Martinez Laborda recorded two assists, and Irigaray added one assist.

Davis & Elkins outshot Wheeling 16-5, including a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal. The Senators also held a 6-1 edge in corner kicks. Goalkeeper Charlie Phillips played all 90 minutes and recorded one save.

The victory moves Davis & Elkins to 10-1-1 overall and 8-1-1 in Mountain East Conference play as the Senators continue their push through the conference schedule.