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Brandeis University

Men's Soccer

Men drop Senior Day decision to NYU, 3-0

Box Score

WALTHAM, Mass. – The Brandeis University men's soccer celebrated their graduating seniors today before their final contest, but the Judges were unable to follow it up with a win, falling to University Athletic Association rivals NYU on Gordon Field.

TEAM RECORDS

  • Brandeis, 6-8-2, 1-6-0 UAA.
  • NYU, 9-4-3, 4-1-2 UAA.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Brandeis got off to a quick start, with senior Sammy Guttell (Brookline, Mass. / Brookline) shooting just wide in the third minute.
  • The Judges had  few more shots in the early going, but NYU setteled into the game in the second half hour. The Violets went on top just 1:20 before halftime on a goal by Talal Said on an assist by Alex Rovisrosa-Illa.
  • The Violets extended their lead on the first shot of the second half when Arkan Tahsildaroglu connected with Nathan Bennett on a cross in the 50th minute.
  • Tahsildaroglu closed out the scoring in the 84th minute with a long run and shot into lower-right corner.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

  • NYU owned a 14-10 advantage in shots, 7-1 in shots on goal.
  • Brandeis had a 3-1 edge in corner kicks, and they were whistled for twice as may fouls, 13-6.
  • Brandeis senior Aiden Guthro (Newburyport, Mass./Newburyport) made four saves in the losing effort three in the first half.
  • NYU's Luca Mancuso had one save in the shutout effort.

SENIOR DAY

  • Before the match, the Judges honored seven players who competed in the final games of their career today. They are:
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Players Mentioned

Max Blacker

#00 Max Blacker

GK
6' 0"
Senior
Josh Gans

#14 Josh Gans

F
5' 11"
Senior
Aiden Guthro

#1 Aiden Guthro

GK
6' 0"
Senior
Sammy Guttell

#27 Sammy Guttell

F
5' 9"
Senior
Isaac Mukala

#13 Isaac Mukala

B
6' 0"
Senior
Forrest Shimazu

#20 Forrest Shimazu

B
6' 0"
Senior
Khalil Winder

#23 Khalil Winder

F
6' 0"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Max Blacker

#00 Max Blacker

6' 0"
Senior
GK
Josh Gans

#14 Josh Gans

5' 11"
Senior
F
Aiden Guthro

#1 Aiden Guthro

6' 0"
Senior
GK
Sammy Guttell

#27 Sammy Guttell

5' 9"
Senior
F
Isaac Mukala

#13 Isaac Mukala

6' 0"
Senior
B
Forrest Shimazu

#20 Forrest Shimazu

6' 0"
Senior
B
Khalil Winder

#23 Khalil Winder

6' 0"
Senior
F
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