BOSTON, MA – The Boston University men’s soccer team showcased its offensive firepower, defeating Loyola Maryland 4-1 Wednesday evening at Nickerson Field.A dominant performance fueled by multiple Terriers finding the back of the net propelled BU to its third consecutive win and a four-game unbeaten streak.
The Terriers’ depth was on full display, with goals from Marco Di Blasio (two), Eitan Otero, and Toti Petrica. Di Blasio now leads the team with four goals on the season, while Petrica recorded a goal and an assist, marking his third three-point performance of the year and bringing his season point total to 11 (3 goals, 5 assists). DeLaMater contributed a career-high two assists.
BU initially took the lead before Loyola Maryland equalized. Petrica retook the lead for the Terriers 12 minutes later, blasting a 30-yard shot that deflected off the Loyola goalkeeper, Van der Walt. With 10 minutes remaining in the first half, Petrica scored again, capitalizing on a throw-in from Giuseppe Bagnato.
Loyola earned a corner kick early in the second half, but BU goalkeeper Sheraz Saadat made a diving save to deny richie Nichols’ shot attempt. At 54:30, Petrica intercepted a pass and set up Di Blasio for his second goal of the game. Both goalkeepers continued to make key saves, with Saadat recording three and Van der Walt totaling four, as BU maintained its 4-1 advantage.
The Terriers now stand at 6-5-4 with a 3-0-1 record during their current unbeaten stretch. This victory breaks the series deadlock against Loyola, representing the most goals scored in a matchup between the two programs.
BU returns to action on Friday, October 10, hosting Colgate at 6 p.m. at Nickerson Field. The Terriers lead the all-time series against Colgate 11-5-3. The teams have met in the Patriot League semifinals the last two years, with Colgate winning in 2024 and BU prevailing in 2023.
