WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
>> Saint Francis men's soccer fell to Maryland 6–0 in non-conference play on the road at Ludwig Field on Monday night.
>> Senior goalkeeper Braeden Sorensen recorded eight saves, establishing a new career high.
>> This match marked a historic milestone as it was the first meeting between Saint Francis and Maryland in the men's soccer program's history.
TURNING POINT OF THE GAME
The critical moment that defined the match occurred late in the first half when Maryland scored just before halftime, taking a 1–0 lead. The Red Flash struggled to regain momentum, and Maryland extended its advantage with five additional goals in the second half.
FLASH MOMENTS
Saint Francis had limited offensive opportunities. Freshman Harry Elmore registered his first ever shot on target in the 43rd minute, testing the Maryland goalkeeper. Additionally, Mika Wernicke's effort in the 85th minute forced a save, representing one of the few scoring threats for the Red Flash. Sorensen faced a total of 30 shots, saving eight, and was a standout in goal despite the deficit. Sorensen made several key saves, including a stretch approaching the 40th minute where he stopped two shots, but Maryland capitalized on a rebound just before halftime to break the deadlock.
FLASH NUGGETS
Elmore's first shot on goal and Sorensen's career-high saves were notable individual highlights. This match also marked the Red Flash's first contest against a Big Ten opponent since 2008, emphasizing the historic nature of the matchup.
NEXT ON TAP
The Red Flash will return home to Stokes Soccerplex in Loretto, Pennsylvania, to host Robert Morris on Thursday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Saint Francis has historically performed well at home in the series between the two squads, holding a 7–2–1 record in Loretto and maintaining a longest win streak of five games between 2013 and 2017. The Red Flash will be seeking their first home win of the 2025 season while defending their home field and attempting to close the gap in the all-time series against Robert Morris.
