On Monday, August 31, the Mount St. Mary's men's soccer squad welcomed the Saint Joseph's Hawks to Waldron Family Stadium in Emmitsburg, MD, for a tightly contested matchup that drew a lively crowd.
The contest formed part of a historic series that has seen the Mount claim a 3‑0 victory in 2006, while Saint Joseph's answered back with a 2‑0 win earlier this year, underscoring the competitive balance between the two programs.
Saint Joseph's entered the game fresh off a 1‑0 triumph over NJIT and a 1‑1 stalemate with Temple, results that have kept their early season momentum alive and added confidence to their attacking options.
Between the posts, Ryan Collins made three saves for the Mount, while Alex Smith turned in eight stops for the Hawks, a performance that highlighted the defensive duel and kept the score low heading into the final stages.
Looking Ahead to Baltimore
The two sides will reconvene on Friday, September 4, this time in Baltimore, where Mount St. Mary's will travel to face Loyola at 6 p.m., a fixture that promises another chapter in their evolving rivalry.
Adding intrigue, sophomore defender Noah Kaiser has logged every minute for the Mount this season, embodying the team's relentless work ethic and providing stability at the back.
Meanwhile, Saint Joseph's goal scorers Eddie Krupski and Mark Mazzoni have already etched their names on the scoresheet this year, suggesting that the Hawks' offense is finding multiple threats as the schedule progresses.