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Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer Hosts Lafayette on Saturday Afternoon

Match Information
Opponent vs Lafayette Leopards
Date Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time 1:00 p.m.
Location Baltimore, Md. | Ridley Athletic Complex
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The Matchup
  • The Greyhounds are back at Ridley on Saturday afternoon, as the Greyhounds will host Lafayette in a Patriot League matchup. 
  • Loyola holds the series edge 8-5-3, but Lafayette has won three of the last five games, including in the Patriot League Semifinals in 2023 in Double Overtime, 2-0. 
  •  Lafayette won 1-0 at home in last season's matchup, with the Leopards first half goal leading the way. 

Quick Hits
  • The Greyhounds entered the season picked to finish in fourth place in the Patriot League Preseason Poll, earning 54 points in the poll.
  • Loyola finished the 2024 season in sixth place in the Patriot League, losing to American in penalty kicks 5-4, in the Patriot League Quarterfinals.
  • Graduate defender Jordy Luchies was named to the Patriot League Preseason All-League Team for the Greyhounds. 
  • Steve Nichols enters his 12th season at the helm for the Greyhounds, and has amassed a record of 78-76-41 (49-30-17) during his tenure. 

Key Returners
  • The Greyhounds will have a lot of new faces in 2025, as they feature 13 new players on the roster.
  • Dylan Van der Walt, who started every game in goal last season, returns for the Greyhounds and looks to return to his form from the 2023 season. 
  • In the back line, Luchies returns with Charlie Herley, Chris Ogor, and Oscar Halls, all who started at least 13 games last season. 
  • In the midfield, Richie Nichols returns for his final season, joined by Ben Schouten, who aims to make a big step in the Greyhounds midfield this season.
  • Sophomore's Eddie Smith and Tyler Flynn will also look to build off of their strong freshman campaign's.

Scouting Lafayette
  • The Leopards come into the matchup with a 4-5-3 (1-1-2) record on the season, as they are coming off of a 1-0 win over American on Saturday. 
  • After losing to Bucknell in the Patriot League opener, Lafayette tied Holy Cross and Colgate both 0-0 before their win over American. 
  •  Only four players have scored for Lafayette this season, led by Samir Dishnica and Riley Martin who each have two goals and one assist to lead the team. 
  • Between the pipes, Eric Axtman has played every minute in goal, as he has a .830 save percentage, 44 saves, and a 0.75 GAA. 
  • Lafayette and Loyola find themselves at the bottom of the Patriot League leaderboard in goals scored this season, as Loyola is tied for eighth with nine goals scored, while Lafayette is last with six goals scored. 
  • The Leopards rank second in goals allowed however, while Loyola ranks last in goals allowed. 
  • Lafayette currently sits in sixth place in the Patriot League standings with five points through four games. 

Quick Notes 
  • The Greyhounds are 50-18-15 in the Patriot League since the beginning of the 2016 season. 
  • In 2022, the Greyhounds set a program-high with 8 ties on the season.
  • The Greyhounds are 19-1-4 since the beginning of the 2021 season when scoring multiple goals. They are also 19-1-2 when leading at halftime and 18-6-13 when they out shoot opponents since the beginning of 2021. 
  • When opponents score first this season, when trailing at halftime, and when recording fewer corner kicks, Loyola is 0-7. 
  • Since the beginning of the 2021 season, Loyola is 12-11-6 in the month of October.
  • Loyola is 1-3-1 in Patriot League openers since 2021.
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Players Mentioned

Tyler Flynn

#11 Tyler Flynn

Midfield
6' 0"
Sophomore
Oscar Halls

#5 Oscar Halls

Defense
6' 2"
Sophomore
Charlie Herley

#12 Charlie Herley

Forward
6' 0"
Senior
Jordy Luchies

#4 Jordy Luchies

Defender
6' 0"
Graduate Student
Richie Nichols

#6 Richie Nichols

Midfielder
5' 8"
Graduate Student
Chris Ogor

#14 Chris Ogor

Defender
6' 0"
Junior
Ben Schouten

#8 Ben Schouten

Midfielder
6' 0"
Junior
Eddie Smith

#16 Eddie Smith

Defense
5' 6"
Sophomore
Dylan Van der Walt

#1 Dylan Van der Walt

Goalkeeper
6' 4"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Tyler Flynn

#11 Tyler Flynn

6' 0"
Sophomore
Midfield
Oscar Halls

#5 Oscar Halls

6' 2"
Sophomore
Defense
Charlie Herley

#12 Charlie Herley

6' 0"
Senior
Forward
Jordy Luchies

#4 Jordy Luchies

6' 0"
Graduate Student
Defender
Richie Nichols

#6 Richie Nichols

5' 8"
Graduate Student
Midfielder
Chris Ogor

#14 Chris Ogor

6' 0"
Junior
Defender
Ben Schouten

#8 Ben Schouten

6' 0"
Junior
Midfielder
Eddie Smith

#16 Eddie Smith

5' 6"
Sophomore
Defense
Dylan Van der Walt

#1 Dylan Van der Walt

6' 4"
Senior
Goalkeeper