Stevenson University men’s soccer team fell to Neumann University, 3-2, on Oct. 27, 2026, at Owings Mills East in Owings Mills, Maryland, after twice overcoming one-goal deficits. Stevenson University tied the match at 1-1 and 2-2 before Neumann University scored the winning goal on a penalty kick at 79:12.
Stevenson University Men’s Soccer Answers Two Deficits
Neumann University opened the scoring in the 29th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Stevenson University earned five corner kicks in the first half but entered halftime trailing by one goal.
Stevenson University pulled even in the 59th minute when senior Blest Dumbuya scored off a rebound from Jackson Robinson. The goal marked Dumbuya’s fifth of the season and made it a 1-1 match.
Neumann University regained the lead in the 69th minute, but Stevenson University responded again. Jacob Greene scored on a header, assisted by Nick Gervase, at the 78:23 mark, bringing the match level at 2-2.
Neumann University Scores on Late Penalty Kick
Neumann University reclaimed the lead less than a minute later when Jordan Illian converted a penalty kick at 79:12. Illian’s goal was his third of the season and gave the Knights a 3-2 advantage.
Stevenson University pressed for another equalizer in the closing minutes. Landon Eaton put a shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but Neumann University turned away the attempt, and Stevenson University added two more corner kicks without finding a third goal.
Neumann University finished with eight shots on goal, compared with three for Stevenson University. Neumann University entered the match with a 10-3-2 overall record and a 5-0-1 MAC Commonwealth record, while Stevenson University entered at 8-7-2 overall and 2-5-0 in league play.
Stevenson University Men’s Soccer Hosts Albright College
Stevenson University will host Albright College on Oct. 31, 2026, at 4 p.m. The match is scheduled as the team’s final regular-season game.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Stevenson University showed resilience by responding after both of Neumann University’s one-goal leads. The penalty kick at 79:12 provided the deciding goal, and Stevenson University could not produce a third equalizer despite its late corner kicks and pressure.
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