Geoff Schneider

Daemen Concludes Regular Season Against UDC and STAC

10/20/2026 9:00:00 AM

By: CONTACT: Connor Griffin, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications | cgriffin@daemen.edu

WRAPPING UP THE REGULAR SEASON
The Daemen men's soccer team (1-10-2, 1-5 ECC) concludes the regular season with a home matchup against the University of the District of Columbia on Wednesday, then travels to St. Thomas Aquinas for the finale on Saturday.

LAST TIME OUT
Daemen last played on Oct. 10 when the Wildcats fell 2-1 to Queens at home on senior day. The Knights struck first in the 13th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Daemen then tied it up in the 24th minute with a goal from Afonso Abreu (Leiria, Portugal). Karim Salome (Logan, Utah) passed to Abreu from a set piece, and the junior fired a shot into the top-left corner. Queens retook the lead at 2-1 in the 40th minute. Yves Sisse (Phoenix, Ariz.) had the first shot at 0:22, but it was blocked. Abreu had an attempt saved in the eighth minute. The Wildcats had a corner kick in the 16th minute, but they couldn't capitalize. In the second half, Abreu put a shot wide in the 53rd minute, and Florek put one off target three minutes later. Florek also put a shot off frame in the 56th minute. Cristopher Vasquez (Sunnyside, N.Y.) made eight saves in 90 minutes.

SPREADING THE LOVE
The Wildcats have many contributors offensively. Nine different players have recorded a goal this season. Actionally, 14 different players have logged a point. The team has logged 41 points with 14 goals and 13 assists.

CAREER FIRSTS
Several Wildcats have logged career firsts this season. Sisse notched his first goal with Daemen against Staten Island while Hernandez registered his first goal as a Wildcat against Mercy. Salome netted his first career goal against Salem, while Selim Ozleplebici (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) scored his first against Monroe. Noble scored his first career goal in the season opener against West Liberty. Christian Baker (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), Jordan Nobe (Honolulu, Hawaii), Keegan Herrmann (Wilson, N.Y.), and Smith have all logged their first career point with assists.

NEW GUYS MAKING THEIR MARK
Abreu has posted a team-high nine points with four goals and an assist. He scored his fourth goal of the season against Queens. The junior transfer now leads the team in points and goals. Noble scored his second goal of the season at Saint Anselm and tied for second on the team in goals and tied for third in points.

SCOUTING DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (4-4-4, 2-1-2 ECC)
The Firebirds are unbeaten in their last four games (2-0-2) and are coming off a 3-0 win over Staten Island last Saturday. UDC also beat Concord 1-0 in a non-conference game last Wednesday. Christopher Ruiz is the team leader in goals (5) and points (10). Cody Williams ranks second in goals (3) and points (8) with two assists. Isaiah Daniel has posted a team-leading four assists while scoring one goal for six points. Goalie Lorenzo Herrera-Rauda has played and started 12 games, logging a 2-4-4 record, a 1.30 goals-against average, and an .800 save percentage.

SERIES HISTORY
The Firebirds lead the all-time series, 11-0-1. UDC earned a 1-0 win in Washington, D.C., last year.

SCOUTING ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (5-4-4, 4-0-2 ECC)
The Saints sit atop the ECC standings and will travel to Staten Island on Wednesday before playing the Wildcats. STAC is coming off a 2-0 win at Roberts Wesleyan last Saturday after falling 1-0 at Millersville on Oct. 17. Jalen Moni leads the team in goals (6) and points (12). Nico Gallegos is second in goals (3) and points (8), also logging two assists. Jorge De La Vibora has posted six points (2G, 2A). Goalie Dante Muntane has played and started nine games, recording a 2-3-3 record, a 1.15 goals-against average, and an .811 save percentage.

SERIES HISTORY
The Spartans lead the all-time series, 8-3-1 after earning a 4-0 win at Royal Park last year. The two squads drew 0-0 in Sparkhill, N.Y., in 2024. Daemen's previous win over STAC came on the road in 2022, 2-0.

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