Mount St. Mary's University

EMMITSBURG, MD (October 28, 2026) – Junior Abou Cherif scored his third goal of the season, helping Mount St. Mary's earn their eighth draw of the season, tying Niagara 1-1. The team is now 2-6-8 for the season and 2-3-4 in the Metro Conference.
 
Ryan Collins added six saves in goal. With a team save added on, the Mount made seven denials to preserve the draw.
 
Lincoln Bauer registered six shots on the day, including three on goal. Niagara keeper Grant Wyles had four saves.
 

1H 26' | Mount 1 Niagara 0 Abou Cherif with an incredible first half Goal! #gomount https://t.co/skK2AEXs3M

— Mount Men's Soccer (@Mount_MSOC) October 28, 2026

 
HOW THE MATCH UNFOLDED

• Cherif scored his goal in the 19^th minute on a play set up by Felix Alschner and Bauer. His shot went past Wyles into the upper right corner.
• Jacob Dykstra answered for the Purple Eagles in the 66^th minute, scoring off a corner kick from David Silva.
• In a chippy match as each team worked to secure a pivotal game-winner, eight yellow cards got handed out – four per side.
• Drew El-Sherif and Cherif had the best chance for a Mount winner in the 86^th minute, but the attempt missed Cherif's foot by a couple of inches.

UP NEXT
 
One final regular season match is on the schedule for the Mount, traveling to Saint Peter's Saturday (Oct. 31).