University of St. Thomas Athletics
Wednesday, October 9
St. Paul, Minn.
4:00 p.m. Central
vs
Green Bay
Photo by: Kylie Macziewski
Men’s Soccer returns home, welcomes the Phoenix and Golden Eagles in set of matches on South Field
10/8/2024 1:27:00 PM | Men's Soccer
The Tommies complete non-conference play against Green Bay on Wednesday before welcoming Oral Roberts on Saturday
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Thomas men's soccer team returns to South Field for a set of matches. The Tommies are set to complete non-conference play against Green Bay on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 4:00 p.m. before hosting Oral Roberts on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m.
If you are unable to make the matches, be sure to follow along for live streams and stats through links found at tommiesports.com/sports/msoc/schedule – and on Twitter and Instagram at @TommieMSoccer.
Home Gameday Need to Know
Head Coach Jon Lowery
Jon Lowery built a nationally-respected Division III soccer program with the Tommies last decade, and now he's busy in building mode in Division I.
The 2024 season marks Lowery's 13th season as a head coach for the Tommie Men's Soccer program. Lowery coached his 200th game with St. Thomas Men's Soccer in 2022 season is the longest tenured coach at his school among the Summit men's soccer coaches.
Lowery's 2023 squad earned a hard-fought victory over Chicago State in September, followed by an impressive shutout win against Milwaukee the following month. Ending the season on a high note, the Tommies secured a home win over Western Illinois to finish the 2023 season.
Meet the Newcomers
Tommie men's soccer welcomed 15 newcomers to their roster ahead of the 2024 season. Nine transfers and six freshmen make up the incoming class:
#2 Simon Klevberg (D, 6-1, Jr., Baerum, Norway)
#4 Vitus Voitl (D, 6-1, Gr., Vienna, Austria)
# 5 Merrick Schaefer (M, 5-9, Fr., Eagan, Minn.)
#6 Chance Therrien (M, 5-10, So., Charlotte, Vt.)
#9 Jorge Perez (F, 6-1, Gr., Vigo, Spain)
#10 Alejandro Giner (M, 5-8, Gr., Villena, Spain)
#13 Cullen Connaker (D, 6-1, Jr., Plymouth, Minn.)
#14 Zach Deslongchamps (F, 5-11, Fr., Whitefish Bay, Wis.)
#15 Bryce Dullum (M, 5-8, Fr., North Oaks, Minn.)
#16 Sidney Kerr (M, 6-2, Gr., London, United Kingdom)
#18 Ciro Sorrentino (M, 5-10, Sr., Los Cabos, Mexico)
#20 John Bence (M, 6-2, Fr., Pittsburgh, Penn.)
#21 Tyler Walser (F, 6-0, Fr., Duxbury, Mass.)
#23 Kienan Wilkinson (F, 6-2, Jr., Portland, Ore.)
#31 Cameron Olszewski (G, 5-10, Fr., Savannah, Ga.)
Last Time Out
Tommies at Omaha
In the competitive Summit League match up, the two squads were each battling for their first conference win of the season.
St. Thomas would get on the board first at Caniglia Field, as Charlie Hoelscher netted his second of the season off a centering pass from Jorge Pacheco in the 38th minute of play. With time running down in the first half, Omaha found the equalizer, sending the game into halftime-break knotted at 1-1.
After four shots for the Mavericks and two saves by Moritz Krenc, Omaha found the go-ahead goal at the midpoint of the second half. The second-half goal proved to be the difference as the Mavericks came away with a 2-1 win over the Tommies.
In the first 90 minutes of play, Krenc tallied three saves, totaling five through the match.
Tommies at #6/1 Denver
Denver opened scoring in the fifth meeting between the two squads, scoring in the 20th minute of play. On a scoring chance for the Tommies, Merrick Schaefer recorded a shot on goal for the Purple, but was unsuccessful putting it past the Pioneer's goalkeeper.
The home team added its second goal with five minutes to go in the frame, taking the two-goal lead into halftime.
Out of break, Denver added three goals in 10 minutes to begin the second half.
Moritz Krenc and the Tommie defense held the Pioneers off the board the remainder of the match as Krenc tallied five saves in the second frame, totaling nine in the game. The sophomore has recorded nine saves in one other match in his collegiate career (9/2/24 vs Milwaukee).
Tommie Seniors
Faris Colic, Charlie Holton, and Keegan James are playing their fourth and final season in purple. The group has combined for 17 goals and seven assists, each playing over 2200 minutes on the field in their careers and leading the Tommies through the transition to Division I athletics.
Summit League Leaders
Two Tommies rank in the top of multiple conference leader categories.
Totaling 50 saves so far this season, Moritz Krenc ranks first among Summit League goalkeepers in total saves, saves/game (5.00) and third in SV% (.685).
The record for saves made by a goalkeeper in a single season in the Tommies' DI-era was set by Tucker Mann in 2022 (59).
Faris Colic ranks fifth in average points/game (1.11) and sixth in goals (4).
Recording an assist in the match against Lindenwood, Faris Colic has become the first Tommie in the DI-era to reach 10 points in a single season.
March to the Summit
After finishing the 2023 season with a 3-10-3 record, the Tommies were selected to finish fifth in the 2024 Summit League Men's Soccer preseason poll.
Graduate Student, Sid Kerr and junior midfielder Gunnar Busch were selected as players to watch this upcoming season. Busch started in all 16 matches for the Tommies a season ago, while Kerr is beginning his first collegiate season stateside after playing the previous two seasons for Barwell Football Club in his native England.
Scouting the Phoenix
The Green Bay men's soccer program (8-3, 3-1 Horizon) is led by John O'Reilly in his first season as Head Coach and 10th season with the Phoenix.
Competing in all 11 matches, senior Andrew Paolucci leads the Phoenix offense, totaling 11 points (4G, 3A) so far this season
Scouting the Golden Eagles
The Oral Roberts men's soccer team (4-3-3, 1-1 Summit) is led Ryan Bush in his 12th season with the program.
Through the first 10 matches, junior Omar Mora is tied for first in the Summit League in goals scored (7) and ranks third in total points (14).
Follow Along
For any and all information pertaining to the St. Thomas Men's Soccer team, follow along on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) at @TommieMSoccer.
If you are unable to make the matches, be sure to follow along for live streams and stats through links found at tommiesports.com/sports/msoc/schedule – and on Twitter and Instagram at @TommieMSoccer.
Home Gameday Need to Know
- Admission to Tommie Men's Soccer is free all season long.
- Visitor Parking is available in the Anderson Parking Facility on South Campus.
- When navigating to the stadium from the Anderson Parking Facility please follow the posted signs directing you to the entrance.
Head Coach Jon Lowery
Jon Lowery built a nationally-respected Division III soccer program with the Tommies last decade, and now he's busy in building mode in Division I.
The 2024 season marks Lowery's 13th season as a head coach for the Tommie Men's Soccer program. Lowery coached his 200th game with St. Thomas Men's Soccer in 2022 season is the longest tenured coach at his school among the Summit men's soccer coaches.
Lowery's 2023 squad earned a hard-fought victory over Chicago State in September, followed by an impressive shutout win against Milwaukee the following month. Ending the season on a high note, the Tommies secured a home win over Western Illinois to finish the 2023 season.
Meet the Newcomers
Tommie men's soccer welcomed 15 newcomers to their roster ahead of the 2024 season. Nine transfers and six freshmen make up the incoming class:
#2 Simon Klevberg (D, 6-1, Jr., Baerum, Norway)
#4 Vitus Voitl (D, 6-1, Gr., Vienna, Austria)
# 5 Merrick Schaefer (M, 5-9, Fr., Eagan, Minn.)
#6 Chance Therrien (M, 5-10, So., Charlotte, Vt.)
#9 Jorge Perez (F, 6-1, Gr., Vigo, Spain)
#10 Alejandro Giner (M, 5-8, Gr., Villena, Spain)
#13 Cullen Connaker (D, 6-1, Jr., Plymouth, Minn.)
#14 Zach Deslongchamps (F, 5-11, Fr., Whitefish Bay, Wis.)
#15 Bryce Dullum (M, 5-8, Fr., North Oaks, Minn.)
#16 Sidney Kerr (M, 6-2, Gr., London, United Kingdom)
#18 Ciro Sorrentino (M, 5-10, Sr., Los Cabos, Mexico)
#20 John Bence (M, 6-2, Fr., Pittsburgh, Penn.)
#21 Tyler Walser (F, 6-0, Fr., Duxbury, Mass.)
#23 Kienan Wilkinson (F, 6-2, Jr., Portland, Ore.)
#31 Cameron Olszewski (G, 5-10, Fr., Savannah, Ga.)
Last Time Out
Tommies at Omaha
In the competitive Summit League match up, the two squads were each battling for their first conference win of the season.
St. Thomas would get on the board first at Caniglia Field, as Charlie Hoelscher netted his second of the season off a centering pass from Jorge Pacheco in the 38th minute of play. With time running down in the first half, Omaha found the equalizer, sending the game into halftime-break knotted at 1-1.
After four shots for the Mavericks and two saves by Moritz Krenc, Omaha found the go-ahead goal at the midpoint of the second half. The second-half goal proved to be the difference as the Mavericks came away with a 2-1 win over the Tommies.
In the first 90 minutes of play, Krenc tallied three saves, totaling five through the match.
Tommies at #6/1 Denver
Denver opened scoring in the fifth meeting between the two squads, scoring in the 20th minute of play. On a scoring chance for the Tommies, Merrick Schaefer recorded a shot on goal for the Purple, but was unsuccessful putting it past the Pioneer's goalkeeper.
The home team added its second goal with five minutes to go in the frame, taking the two-goal lead into halftime.
Out of break, Denver added three goals in 10 minutes to begin the second half.
Moritz Krenc and the Tommie defense held the Pioneers off the board the remainder of the match as Krenc tallied five saves in the second frame, totaling nine in the game. The sophomore has recorded nine saves in one other match in his collegiate career (9/2/24 vs Milwaukee).
Tommie Seniors
Faris Colic, Charlie Holton, and Keegan James are playing their fourth and final season in purple. The group has combined for 17 goals and seven assists, each playing over 2200 minutes on the field in their careers and leading the Tommies through the transition to Division I athletics.
Summit League Leaders
Two Tommies rank in the top of multiple conference leader categories.
Totaling 50 saves so far this season, Moritz Krenc ranks first among Summit League goalkeepers in total saves, saves/game (5.00) and third in SV% (.685).
The record for saves made by a goalkeeper in a single season in the Tommies' DI-era was set by Tucker Mann in 2022 (59).
Faris Colic ranks fifth in average points/game (1.11) and sixth in goals (4).
Recording an assist in the match against Lindenwood, Faris Colic has become the first Tommie in the DI-era to reach 10 points in a single season.
March to the Summit
After finishing the 2023 season with a 3-10-3 record, the Tommies were selected to finish fifth in the 2024 Summit League Men's Soccer preseason poll.
Graduate Student, Sid Kerr and junior midfielder Gunnar Busch were selected as players to watch this upcoming season. Busch started in all 16 matches for the Tommies a season ago, while Kerr is beginning his first collegiate season stateside after playing the previous two seasons for Barwell Football Club in his native England.
Scouting the Phoenix
The Green Bay men's soccer program (8-3, 3-1 Horizon) is led by John O'Reilly in his first season as Head Coach and 10th season with the Phoenix.
Competing in all 11 matches, senior Andrew Paolucci leads the Phoenix offense, totaling 11 points (4G, 3A) so far this season
Scouting the Golden Eagles
The Oral Roberts men's soccer team (4-3-3, 1-1 Summit) is led Ryan Bush in his 12th season with the program.
Through the first 10 matches, junior Omar Mora is tied for first in the Summit League in goals scored (7) and ranks third in total points (14).
Follow Along
For any and all information pertaining to the St. Thomas Men's Soccer team, follow along on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) at @TommieMSoccer.
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