By: Dylan Nuzzo, Assistant Sports Information Director
ST. BONAVENTURE (3-7-3, 1-3-2 A-10) vs. LA SALLE (3-4-7, 1-2-3 A-10)
Saturday, Oct. 25 – 6:00 p.m.
St. Bonaventure, N.Y. – Marra Athletics Complex
TV: ESPN+
The St. Bonaventure University men's soccer team returns home to host La Salle Saturday, Oct. 25. Kickoff is slated for 6:00 p.m. at the Marra Athletics Complex.
Prior to kickoff Saturday, the Bonnies will honor Nicolas Pucci, Hugo Berville, Gabriel Addo, Jesper van Halderen, Seth Hammond, Ethan Streeter, Zach McBennett, Dean Mercer, Avery Dreasky and Ricardo Rittersberger Galan as part of Senior Night.
LAST TIME OUT
The Bonnies battled Dayton to a 2-2 draw last Saturday in Ohio with Kyle Macfarlane and Avery Dreasky netting goals for the Brown and White.
The Flyers jumped ahead early with a goal in the 11th minute before Seth Hammond was brought down in the Dayton box in the 37th minute. Macfarlane stepped up and buried the penalty kick to even the score just before halftime.
Bona's grabbed the lead 10 minutes into the second half when Hammond found Dean Mercer down the left side who sent in a perfect cross into the box where Dreasky was waiting to head home the goal.
The Flyers, however, would net the game-tying goal in the 67th minute to force the draw.
ATOP THE ATLANTIC 10
With just two games left in the 2025 campaign, Seth Hammond sits atop the Atlantic 10 with 20 points on seven goals and six assists.
Hammond's seven goals are tied for the A-10 lead while his six assists rank second in the conference.
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SENIOR NIGHT
Jesper van Halderen joined the men's soccer program last spring and appeared in eight games this season, making six starts before his season was cut short due to an unfortunate season ending injury. He tallied three points on a goal and an assist in the Bonnies 5-0 win over Canisius Sept. 10. Jesper is working towards his master's degree in sports administration.
Ethan Streeter joined the Bonnies this fall and has appeared in nine games this season. He tallied an assist on the Bonnies first goal of the season against Niagara Aug. 21. He is working toward his master's degree in sports administration.
Ricardo Rittersberger Galan joined the Bonnies this fall and has started all 13 games this season. He has tallied six points on two goals and two assists. He scored his first goal as a Bonnie on the road at Bucknell Aug. 24 and registered a goal and an assist against Canisius. He is working toward his master's degree in sports administration.
Seth Hammond joined the men's soccer program this fall and has started all 13 games this season. He currently leads the Atlantic 10 with 20 points while ranking tied for the conference lead with seven goals and ranks second in the A-10 with six assists. Seth set the Bonnies single game record with four assists against George Mason and is also the most assists by a player this season in the NCAA. He also had a game with five points against Canisius, netting two goals and adding an assist. He is working toward his master's degree in general business.
Hugo Berville joined the Bonnies last spring and has appeared in seven games, making six starts on the backline. He tallied an assist in the Bonnies comeback victory over George Washington Sept. 27. Hugo is working toward his degree in management.
Gabriel Addo is a two-year member of the men's soccer program, appearing in 26 games and making 21 starts in the midfield. He has tallied four points for his career on a goal and two assists. Last season, Gabriel tallied a pair of assists before scoring on the road at Le Moyne this season. He is working toward his master's degree in professional accountancy.
Zach McBennett is a four-year member of the men's soccer program. He appeared in eight games as a freshman while being limited by injury throughout his career. He is a three-time member of the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll and is working toward his degree in psychology.
Avery Dreasky is a four-year member of the men's soccer program and has appeared in 22 games, making eight starts throughout his career. As a senior this season, he has appeared in 12 games, making seven starts on defense while registering three points on a goal and an assist. He tallied his first collegiate point with an assist at Cleveland State and netted his first goal against Dayton. He is a three-time member of the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll and is working toward his degree in sports management.
Nicolas Pucci is a four-year member of the men's soccer program, appearing in 26 games and making 24 starts in net. He has accumulated over 2,200 minutes in goal, making 96 saves and posting five shutouts for his career. He started 15 games last season as a junior, making 60 saves which ranked fourth in the Atlantic 10. He is a three-time member of the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll and is working toward his degree in finance.
Dean Mercer is a four-year member of the men's soccer program, appearing in 54 games and making 19 starts for his career. As a senior this season, Dean has started all 13 games, tallying four points on a goal and two assists. Dean netted the game-winning goal this season in a comeback win over George Washington and has assists against Le Moyne and Dayton. He is a three-time member of the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll and is working toward his degree in sports management.
LA SALLE NOTES
- La Salle enters the weekend 3-4-7 overall and 1-2-3 in Atlantic 10 play. The Explorers lone conference victory was a 2-1 triumph over George Mason on the road last Saturday. La Salle also earned draws against Loyola Chicago, VCU and Saint Joseph's. The Explorers were picked to finish 10th in the Atlantic 10 preseason poll.
- Kyrese Lynch-Bailey leads La Salle with eight points on three goals and two assists while Pedro Amadou (2G, 3A), Julius de Vries (3G, 1A) and Zachary Forehand (3G, 1A) have seven points each for the Explorers. In net, Tino Kneis has started 13 games, making 58 saves and allowing 21 goals.
UP NEXT
The Bonnies wrap up the regular season on the road Saturday, Nov. 1, traveling to take on Fordham. Kickoff is slated for 5:00 p.m.
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