Marshall University Athletics

No. 12 Herd Prepares for Sold Out SBC Championship Match Against UCF
11/14/2025 5:02:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Sunday’s contest is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Hoops Family Field
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The No. 12-ranked and third-seeded Marshall University Men's Soccer team (11-2-5) is set for Sun Belt Conference Championship match against fifth-seeded UCF. Sunday's first kick is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Hoops Family Field in front of sellout crowd.
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Sunday marks the Herd's third consecutive appearance in the SBC Championship Game.
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HOW TO FOLLOW
Watch:Â ESPN+
Live Stats:Â StatBroadcast
X (Formerly Twitter): @HerdMSoccer
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HAVE YOU HERD
- The Herd has spent the last 2,000-plus days in the top 25 of the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
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- Marshall reached the title game with a 3-2 victory at West Virginia on Wednesday night in double overtime.
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- Joao Alves tallied the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the final minute after a Mountaineer handball.
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- With the second goal of the semifinal game, Joao Roberto notched his team-leading fifth goal and is now tied with Carl Romberg in points at 13.
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- Romberg's 13 points have come on four goals and five assists, tied for the team lead with Yasha Schaerer.
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- The two sides meet on the last matchday of the season on November 4 as MU came out on top in Huntington 2-0 with two goals from Romberg.
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ABOUT THE KNIGHTS
- UCF reached the championship contest with a 3-2 double-overtime victory over Georgia Southern in the quarterfinals and a 1-0 shutout over Kentucky in the semifinals with both matches being played in Lexington.
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- Drew Hansen tallied the game-winning goal in both SBC Tournament contests.
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- Lilian Ricol leads the team with 10 goals as Clarence Awoudar has a team-best 25 points and 13 assists.
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To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall men's soccer, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall men's soccer team.
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For all the latest information about Marshall men's soccer, follow @herdmsoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The No. 12-ranked and third-seeded Marshall University Men's Soccer team (11-2-5) is set for Sun Belt Conference Championship match against fifth-seeded UCF. Sunday's first kick is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Hoops Family Field in front of sellout crowd.
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Sunday marks the Herd's third consecutive appearance in the SBC Championship Game.
Â
HOW TO FOLLOW
Watch:Â ESPN+
Live Stats:Â StatBroadcast
X (Formerly Twitter): @HerdMSoccer
Â
HAVE YOU HERD
- The Herd has spent the last 2,000-plus days in the top 25 of the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
Â
- Marshall reached the title game with a 3-2 victory at West Virginia on Wednesday night in double overtime.
Â
- Joao Alves tallied the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the final minute after a Mountaineer handball.
Â
- With the second goal of the semifinal game, Joao Roberto notched his team-leading fifth goal and is now tied with Carl Romberg in points at 13.
Â
- Romberg's 13 points have come on four goals and five assists, tied for the team lead with Yasha Schaerer.
Â
- The two sides meet on the last matchday of the season on November 4 as MU came out on top in Huntington 2-0 with two goals from Romberg.
Â
ABOUT THE KNIGHTS
- UCF reached the championship contest with a 3-2 double-overtime victory over Georgia Southern in the quarterfinals and a 1-0 shutout over Kentucky in the semifinals with both matches being played in Lexington.
Â
- Drew Hansen tallied the game-winning goal in both SBC Tournament contests.
Â
- Lilian Ricol leads the team with 10 goals as Clarence Awoudar has a team-best 25 points and 13 assists.
Â
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall men's soccer, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall men's soccer team.
Â
For all the latest information about Marshall men's soccer, follow @herdmsoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
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