Siena Men's Soccer (4-6-7, 2-2-6) closed its 2026 regular season Wednesday evening with a 2-1 setback at Marist (8-3-5, 6-2-2) at Tenney Stadium in Poughkeepsie. The Saints generated a season-high 27 shots, including 11 on goal, and continued to press until the final whistle, but ultimately came up just short.
Siena controlled much of the offensive action, finishing with a commanding 27-8 advantage in shots and a 7-0 edge in corner kicks. Marist goalkeeper Alex Murania proved difficult to solve, recording 10 saves to keep the Saints off the scoreboard for much of the evening.
The Red Foxes struck first in the 13th minute when Chris Verheul finished a chance assisted by Mani Diop and Caio Cavaletti. Siena responded with an extended stretch of pressure, creating several opportunities to equalize. The Saints earned a penalty kick in the 23rd minute, but
Ivan Struk's attempt was turned aside by Murania.
Lee Mara,
Sean Kelly and
Emilio Migliorelli also tested the Marist keeper as Siena continued to push before halftime.
The Saints carried that attacking momentum into the second half, putting together additional chances through
Lucas Almeida, Struk,
Bruno Osaro, Kelly and
Enzo Lefebvre. However, Marist doubled its advantage in the 60th minute on Dylan Gugin's goal, assisted by Adriano Iannello.
Siena continued to generate opportunities despite the two-goal deficit, forcing Murania into several more saves and earning three second-half corner kicks. The persistence finally paid off in the 85th minute when
Emmy Horja found the back of the net, finishing a feed from Kelly to bring the Saints within one.
The Saints nearly completed the comeback in the closing minutes, as
Campbell Stalker appeared to find the equalizer with 3:37 remaining, but the goal was waved off for offsides. Siena continued to push forward in the final moments, but Marist held on for the 2-1 decision.
Horja recorded his third goal of the season, while Kelly collected his assist and finished with three shots, including two on target. Osaro and Migliorelli each registered four shots, with Osaro putting a team-high three on goal. Mara added three shots, including two on frame.
Despite navigating a young roster and injuries throughout the campaign, the Saints remained in contention for a Metro Conference Championships berth entering the final day of the regular season. Wednesday's result officially brought that pursuit to a close, as Siena finished its 53rd season with a 4-6-7 overall record.
