The VMI men's soccer team opened its 2026 home campaign in convincing fashion, routing Regent University 6-0 at Patchin Field. The match began with a tightly contested first half that ended level, but the Keydets turned the tide after the break with a relentless offensive onslaught.
Second-Half Surge
Yeirin Mejia opened the scoring with a tidy tap‑in after a cross from Ian Joya found her in the box, and Jesse Lee added an unassisted strike at the 46th minute to put VMI up 2-0. Jaden Moore, the game's most active shooter, contributed two goals — one from a cross by Lennox Moua and another later in the half — while Harrison Efford assisted Gabriel N'Dakpri on the sixth and final tally.
VMI outshot the Royals 11-8, with Moore leading the charge with four attempts. Keeper Ben Bruzonic made four saves to preserve the clean sheet, while Regent's goalkeeping duties shifted mid‑match as Connor Henriques gave way to Sebastian Carmenates, who ultimately conceded all six goals.
The next test for the Keydets arrives Monday at 1 p.m. when they host Presbyterian College at the same venue, aiming to carry the momentum from their dominant opening performance.