{"id":50326,"date":"2025-10-17T11:31:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=50326"},"modified":"2025-10-17T11:32:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:32:18","slug":"mens-soccer-terriers-travel-to-american-in-critical-patriot-league-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2025\/10\/17\/mens-soccer-terriers-travel-to-american-in-critical-patriot-league-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Men’s Soccer: Terriers Travel to American in Critical Patriot League Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sophomore midfielder Pharis Petrica (13) takes a corner kick.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Featured Image by Jenny Chen<\/em><\/p>\n

By Marianne Zemmes\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Boston University Men’s Soccer (8-3, 4-1 PL) hits the road Sunday evening to face American University (5-6-1, 4-1 PL) in a crucial Patriot League matchup at Reeves Field in Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Terriers enter the contest tied for first place in the Patriot League standings with American \u2014 both holding 12 points on identical 4-1 conference records. BU has been impressive at home this season, posting a perfect 4-0 record at Nickerson Field, including last week’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Colgate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Senior midfielder Ethan Gill earned an honorable mention from the league after scoring the game-winning goal in the 73rd minute against Colgate, finishing a short cross from seven yards out. The Atlanta native’s clutch finish kept the Terriers unbeaten at home and solidified their position atop the conference standings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Freshman defender Austin Mobray was named Patriot League Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Week for the second time this season after assisting on Gill’s game-winner. The New York native has been instrumental in helping BU post three shutouts this season while remaining perfect at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anchoring BU’s backline is senior defender Quin DeLaMater, who received his second consecutive honorable mention after playing all 90 minutes in the shutout win over Colgate. DeLaMater made a crucial team save in the 67th minute and helped clear three corner kicks. He earned Defensive Player of the Week honors the previous week for his stellar performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Senior goalkeeper Sheraz Saadat has continued to shine between the posts, earning an honorable mention after totaling five saves in the Colgate shutout. The Virginia native made a key double save in the 56th minute to preserve the clean sheet and has helped the Terriers defend set pieces effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

American arrives in the matchup tied atop the standings after a 3-1 victory over Lehigh. Senior midfielder Sebastian Garces tallied two assists to push his team-leading total to four, while sophomore defender Kobe Keomany netted his first career goal. Senior goalkeeper Matthew Tibbetts recorded five saves, including a pair of sliding kick saves in the first half.<\/span><\/p>\n

BU holds a 6-3-3 all-time record against the Eagles in a rivalry dating back to 2013, including a 4-1-1 mark in the last six meetings. The Terriers have been particularly strong on the road in the series, posting a 4-1-1 record at Reeves Field.<\/span><\/p>\n

The teams last met on Oct. 26, 2024, when they battled to a dramatic 2-2 draw at Nickerson Field on BU’s Senior Day. The match featured two goals from graduate student forward Aidan Bone, including a late equalizer to salvage a point for the Terriers.<\/span><\/p>\n

With only four conference games remaining before tournament play, Sunday’s matchup offers BU an opportunity to maintain its first-place position and gain an edge in the race for home-field advantage in the Patriot League Tournament. A win would give the Terriers the head-to-head tiebreaker over American in the standings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday at Reeves Field, with the game available to stream live on ESPN+.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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