Men's Soccer Clinches Berth into MAAC Championship Field

LOUDONVILLE, NY - The Saint Peter's men's soccer team clinched a spot in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championship after the regular season concluded on Wednesday, despite the Peacocks' 2-0 setback to Siena.
 
MAAC Championship Berth

• The Saint Peter's (8-8-2, 5-4-1) men's soccer team secured the sixth and final spot into the MAAC Championship field following Manhattan's 1-0 defeat at Fairfield.
• The Peacocks clinch a postseason berth into the six-team field for the first time since 2010, which was also the last time Saint Peter's won the MAAC Championship title.
• This is the first season under Julian Richens that the team has clinched a spot into the postseason on a year that all 11 teams do not qualify.

 
Coach's Quotes - Julian Richens

• "We're into the playoffs. It's a good achievement, with some very good wins along the way; we are looking forward to the postseason."
• "This group of players just want to keep playing right now."

 
Game Notes versus Siena

• The Peacocks and Saints played an even match for almost 89 minutes before Siena netted goals at the 88:52 mark and 89:33 mark to secure a 2-0 win over the Peacocks.

 
Inside the Numbers

• Siena had shots (12-7) and on goal (4-3) advantages over Saint Peter's.
• The Peacocks doubled up the Saints on corners, posting eight compared to four for Siena.  
• Jordan Jowers led Saint Peter's with game-highs of four shots and three shots on goal.
• Peacock keeper Jason Dubrovich made two saves on the day.

 
Up Next

• No. 6 Saint Peter's will travel to No. 3 Marist on Sunday, November 4 for the first round of the playoffs.
• Kick-off time is still to be determined.