MERCYHURST (0-1-0) vs DREXEL (1-0-0)
Sunday, Aug. 23 – 3:00 p.m.
Erie, Pa. – Saxon Stadium
TV: NECFrontRow

The Mercyhurst Men's Soccer team will host Drexel in their home opener at Saxon Stadium in Erie, PA. This match is set for August 23rd at 3 p.m. and will be an exciting opportunity for fans to see the Lakers in action on their home turf.

Mercyhurst Lakers

In their recent match against Penn State, Mercyhurst saw standout performances from Alvar Silva, who scored the first goal of the season for the Lakers and assisted on Max Beech's first career goal. Santiago Giraldo and Jero Bencomo also made significant contributions, each taking two shots, with one on goal. Felipe Luis Santos and Ben Buckley added to the team's efforts with one shot each. Senior keeper Jaime Tedaldi stood tall in net making a career-high 10 saves off of 13 shots faced, notably with the Lakers being a man down for most of the second half. 

Matchup History

Sunday's matchup will be the second meeting between Mercyhurst and Drexel. The Dragons won the first matchup, earning a 2-0 victory over the Lakers on September 10, 2025, in Philadelphia.

Drexel Dragons

Drexel enters this game following a 2-1 victory over RMU. In that match, Victor Moerck and Brian Salvino found the back of the net, leading their team to a win. The Dragons will look to carry that momentum into their game against Mercyhurst.

Broadcast and Admission

Fans unable to attend the game in person can watch the action live on NECFrontRow. For those planning to attend, admission to Saxon Stadium is free, as are parking and entry, making it an accessible outing for all supporters.

Upcoming Schedule

Following the matchup with Drexel, Mercyhurst will hit the road to face Cleveland State on August 28th at 7 p.m.