MIDWAY, Ky. — The Midway University men's soccer team will close out its 2026 regular season on Thursday, October 29, when the Eagles welcome West Virginia University Institute of Technology to Midway Turf Field for a River States Conference matchup.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m., with Midway set to recognize 13 members of its men's soccer program as part of Senior Day festivities.
The Eagles enter the regular-season finale with a 7-5-3 overall record and a 1-4-1 mark in conference play, while the Golden Bears come into the contest at 6-2-4 overall and 3-1-1 in the RSC.
Last Time Out
Midway is looking to bounce back after falling 2-0 to No. 9 University of Rio Grande on Saturday, October 24, at Midway Turf Field.
The Eagles have collected seven victories this season, including a six-match winning streak earlier in the campaign.
Midway's offense has recorded 37 goals and 30 assists through 15 matches, averaging 2.47 goals per contest.
Senior George Spencer has led the offensive attack, recording a team-high 12 goals and 25 points. Spencer has also registered 52 shots, including 29 on goal.
Senior Saleh Ekuchi has contributed five goals and a team-high seven assists for 17 points, while senior Miles Ezell has added four goals and five assists.
Elijah Orren has also found success offensively, recording five goals and two assists, while Rhys Dickson has contributed two goals and six assists.
Scouting WVU Tech
The Golden Bears enter Thursday's contest with a 6-2-4 overall record and a 3-1-1 mark in River States Conference play.
WVU Tech is led by head coach Nick Semnani, who joined the program following three seasons as an assistant coach at Iowa Lakes Community College, where he helped the Lakers capture the 2023 NJCAA National Championship.
Offensively, Gonzalo Sabeh has been one of the Golden Bears' top contributors, recording seven goals and a team-high eight assists for 22 points.
Joost Hermeling leads WVU Tech with nine goals and has added two assists for 20 points, while Gonzalo Colman has contributed three goals and four assists.
As a team, WVU Tech has recorded 34 goals and 27 assists through 12 matches, averaging 2.83 goals per contest.
Defensively, goalkeeper Ramon Ferrari has recorded 35 saves with a 1.22 goals-against average and three shutouts.
Playoff Picture
Thursday's matchup carries postseason implications for Midway, which enters the regular-season finale in seventh place in the River States Conference standings with four points.
The Eagles remain in contention for a berth in the RSC Tournament but will need help elsewhere in the conference.
The Eagles can qualify through either of the following scenarios:
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Midway defeats WVU Tech, and Kentucky Christian defeats Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Midway wins or draws against WVU Tech, and IU Columbus loses both of its remaining matches against Kentucky Christian and IU East.
Senior Day Recognition
Prior to Thursday's contest, Midway University will recognize 13 members of its men's soccer program as part of Senior Day festivities.
The Eagles will honor Connor Vincent, Sam Mylor, Andres Caro, George Spencer, David Castilleios, Miles Ezell, Landon Sorrell, Martin Escobar, Brian Alvor, Benjamin Bland, Saleh Ekuchi, Martiniano Sansone, Fredy Karezo, Christian Arnold and Dalton Cooper
The group has played an important role in the program's development, including helping Midway reach the River States Conference Tournament semifinals in 2025 for the first time in nine seasons.
Thursday's matchup provides an opportunity to recognize the seniors for their contributions to the program both on and off the field as the Eagles look to keep their postseason hopes alive.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
