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Boston University Men's Soccer Team Dominates Patriot League Awards and Honors

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The Boston University men's soccer team secured a program-best four major year-end awards and six All-Conference honors, cementing their status as the top team in the Patriot League. Seniors Griffin Roach and Francesco Montali became the first Terriers in program history to retain major awards, with Roach being named Defensive Player of the Year and Montali earning Goalkeeper of the Year. Senior Eitan Rosen was recognized as Offensive Player of the Year, while coach Kevin Nylen was tabbed Coach of the Year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Boston University men's soccer team won four major year-end awards, including Defensive Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
  • Seniors Griffin Roach and Francesco Montali became the first Terriers in program history to retain major awards, with Roach being named Defensive Player of the Year and Montali earning Goalkeeper of the Year.
  • The Terriers secured six All-Conference honors, with five of them earned by seniors, including Roach, Montali, and Rosen.
  • The team reached double-digit victories for the first time since 2015 and 26th overall in program history, with a 10-3-4 record and 7-1-1 conference record.
  • The Terriers currently rank in the top 100 nationally in 12 categories, including won-lost-tied percentage (.706), team goals against average (.882), goal differential (12), and RPI (82nd).
  • Goalkeeper Francesco Montali recorded six shutouts this year, including five in conference play, with a .800 save percentage in nine league games.
  • Senior Eitan Rosen posted a team-high 18 points off two assists and eight goals, the most by a Terrier since 2016.
  • The team averaged 9.2 shots per game against opponents, the lowest average in the program's history since joining the Patriot League in 2013.
  • The Terriers will host a semifinal matchup on November 7 with a 6 p.m. start against an opponent to be determined.

Statistics:

  • 24th nationally in solo shutouts (Francesco Montali)
  • 27th in goals against average (.800) (Francesco Montali)
  • 10-3-4 regular season record
  • 7-1-1 conference record
  • 9.2 shots per game allowed (team average)
  • 4.6 corners per game allowed (team average)
  • 12 points by senior Eitan Rosen (18 points off 8 goals and 2 assists)
  • 18 points by graduate student Colin Innes (11 points off 2 goals and 7 assists)
  • 8 points by graduate student Quinn Matulis (8 points off 3 goals and 2 assists)

Sources:

  • Boston University Athletics news release
  • Patriot League news release
  • NCAA Men's Soccer All-Patriot League and Major Awards

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