Mount St. Mary’s University men’s soccer earned a 1-1 draw against Merrimack on October 3, 2026, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Lincoln Bauer scored the equalizer on a penalty kick in the 75th minute to secure the result.
Merrimack took the lead in the 39th minute when Mason Salvadge scored off a set piece, with assists from Ziad Barakat and Nicolo Vallocchia. Bauer’s penalty kick brought Mount St. Mary’s level, ensuring the draw.
Lincoln Bauer Ties Mount St. Mary’s Team Lead
Bauer’s goal was his third of the season, tying him with Christian Kyriacou and Daniel Morales Silva for the team lead. He also leads the team with 11 points, including five assists.
Merrimack dominated shots in the first half, holding a 6-1 advantage. However, the Mountaineers rallied in the second half to counter Merrimack’s aggression.
Mount St. Mary’s Preserves the Draw
Late in the game, Felix Alschner made a key stop on a Merrimack breakaway attempt, preserving the draw. Merrimack finished with three shots on goal; Mount St. Mary’s had one.
The draw kept Mount St. Mary’s undefeated in Metro Conference play at 2-0-2 and moved the team’s overall record to 2-2-6.
Next Match
Mount St. Mary’s is scheduled to travel to Bucknell for a non-conference match on October 6, 2026.
MSB Analysis
Mount St. Mary’s University men’s soccer overcame a one-goal halftime deficit through Bauer’s penalty kick and preserved the 1-1 draw with Alschner’s critical defensive play late in the match.
Source: Original report
