Mayah Wheeler scores the winning goal against Marist University.
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Men’s Soccer
On Oct. 11, the Manhattan University’s men’s soccer team secured a conference victory against Mount Saint Mary’s University in a game of 3-0 for the Jaspers. Sophomore midfielder William Fagerberg continued his stellar season, posting all three goals in the game for the first hat trick of his career.
The first period of the game was busy for the Jaspers, with eight shots attempted throughout compared to the Mountaineers four. Fagerberg connected his first shot in the 16th minute of the game with assists from freshman midfielder Giovanni Rivera and freshman forward Martin Rodriguez. The second half of the game began with more action led by Fagerberg making a goal within the first two minutes back on the field, once again assisted by Rodriguez and sophomore defender Max Asplin-Rowley. The Mountaineers were quick to respond, making three attempts at the net soon after. Senior goalkeeper Ludvig Malberg blocked all attempts, totaling six saves throughout the entirety of the match. In the 84th minute, Fagerberg secured his third goal, ending the game on a high note for the Jaspers. Fagerberg and Malberg were recognized as MAAC offensive and defensive players of the week following this match, respectively.
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Unfortunately, men’s soccer ended their two-game winning streak with a loss against Quinnipiac University this past Wednesday. The Jaspers played offensively in the first period, taking nine shots against the Bobcats to no avail. Quinnipiac attempted one shot against MU, saved by Malberg.
The second period of the game amped things up with Fagerberg connecting a goal within the first six minutes, assisted by Rodriguez. The Bobcats evened the score just three minutes later, successfully making their own goal and tying the game. The next half hour of game time was a back and forth between the two teams, with shots taken from both sides until the 85th minute where Quinnipiac secured the final goal of the game, ending the match with a score of 2-1 in the Bobcats’ favor.
The Jaspers next face off against conference competitor Fairfield University, ranked fourth in MAAC standings currently compared to MU’s sixth place ranking.
Women’s Soccer
MU’s women’s soccer team had a productive game against the Marist University Red Foxes this past Wednesday, Oct. 15.
The Jaspers started off strong in the first period, taking shots early on and continuing to act offensively consistently throughout the first half. Senior goalkeeper Molly Brunk was called to action quickly, blocking a goal attempt from Marist six minutes into the period. Later on in the 28th minute Brunk made an impressive play, saving back to back shots from the Red Foxes taken just nine seconds apart.
The second period of the game saw more action in the latter half, when five consecutive shots were taken within five minutes by the Jaspers from the 75th to 80th minute. An attempt by senior defender Mayah Wheeler finally connected with five minutes left in the game, assisted by junior Amaya Hill, bringing the score to 1-0 in favor of MU. Brunk blocked a final shot taken by Marist with two minutes left in the match, officially securing the victory for the Jaspers.
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This game marked the 18th career shutout for Brunk, making MU women’s soccer history as the player with the most career shutouts. She broke the previous record of 17 held by alumnus Kristen Skonieczny, and with more games left in the season, might set the record even higher. Brunk had previously achieved the record for most shutouts in a season during her 2024 campaign as well, producing 10 shutouts during that year.
Following this game, the Jaspers are tied with Marist for fourth place in the current MAAC standings. They next face off against Fairfield University, ranked first place in conference.