Army West Point Athletics

Men's Soccer Falls at Boston U. in Patriot League Opener
September 12, 2026 | Men's Soccer
BOSTON – Army Men's Soccer fell 4–0 on the road Saturday evening to Boston University at Nickerson Field in its Patriot League opener. The Terriers scored once late in the first half and added three more after the break, dropping the Black Knights to 1-2-3 on the season.
How It Happened
Boston University struck first in the 30th minute when Andrea Di Blasio finished a pass from Dylan Williams to give the Terriers a 1–0 lead. Army generated six first-half shot, including attempts from Reef McGee, Ronald Zhai, Jubril Bamgbala, and Kasem Minzey, but entered halftime trailing by one.
The Terriers extended their advantage early in the second half, scoring in the 49th and 53rd minutes to make it 3–0. Di Blasio added his second of the match in the 58th minute to push the lead to 4–0.
Army continued to create chances, producing four second-half shots and finishing with 10 total attempts. Senior forward Jubril Bamgbala led the attack with multiple efforts on frame, while Brantley Wigginton added two shots on goal off the bench.
Goalkeeper Collin Gilbert recorded four saves in 68 minutes before Blair Camargo entered in relief and added one save.
By the Numbers
Shots: Army 10, Boston U. 16
Shots on Goal: Army 3, Boston U. 8
Corners: Army 3, Boston U. 1
Saves: Army 4 (Gilbert 4, Camargo 1), Boston U. 3
Fouls: Army 17, Boston U. 13
Cards: Army 3 (Perversi 37', McGee 62', Cooper 64')
Attendance: 442
Up Next
The Black Knights will return home to battle their fellow NY brethren in Stony Brook on September 15th with first touch scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
Follow the Black Knights
Follow Army Men's Soccer on X @armywp_msoccer and on Instagram @armywp_msoccer. Fans can also like Army West Point Athletics on Facebook and learn more about men's soccer and other programs at goarmywestpoint.com.
Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program. AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintendent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience.
How It Happened
Boston University struck first in the 30th minute when Andrea Di Blasio finished a pass from Dylan Williams to give the Terriers a 1–0 lead. Army generated six first-half shot, including attempts from Reef McGee, Ronald Zhai, Jubril Bamgbala, and Kasem Minzey, but entered halftime trailing by one.
The Terriers extended their advantage early in the second half, scoring in the 49th and 53rd minutes to make it 3–0. Di Blasio added his second of the match in the 58th minute to push the lead to 4–0.
Army continued to create chances, producing four second-half shots and finishing with 10 total attempts. Senior forward Jubril Bamgbala led the attack with multiple efforts on frame, while Brantley Wigginton added two shots on goal off the bench.
Goalkeeper Collin Gilbert recorded four saves in 68 minutes before Blair Camargo entered in relief and added one save.
By the Numbers
Shots: Army 10, Boston U. 16
Shots on Goal: Army 3, Boston U. 8
Corners: Army 3, Boston U. 1
Saves: Army 4 (Gilbert 4, Camargo 1), Boston U. 3
Fouls: Army 17, Boston U. 13
Cards: Army 3 (Perversi 37', McGee 62', Cooper 64')
Attendance: 442
Up Next
The Black Knights will return home to battle their fellow NY brethren in Stony Brook on September 15th with first touch scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
Follow the Black Knights
Follow Army Men's Soccer on X @armywp_msoccer and on Instagram @armywp_msoccer. Fans can also like Army West Point Athletics on Facebook and learn more about men's soccer and other programs at goarmywestpoint.com.
Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program. AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintendent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
ARMY
BOSTU
Goals
0
4
Shots
10
16
Shots on Goal
3
8
Saves
4
3
Corners
3
1
Fouls
17
13
Scoring Plays

Andrea Di Blasio (2)
Assisted By: Dylan Williams
GOAL by BOSTU Di Blasio, Andrea Assist by Williams, Dylan.
29:56

Pharis Petrica (1)
Assisted By: Dylan Williams
GOAL by BOSTU Petrica, Pharis Assist by Williams, Dylan.
48:48

Keke Abai (1)
GOAL by BOSTU Abai, Keke.
52:58

Andrea Di Blasio (2)
Assisted By: Keke Abai , Lapo Romieri
GOAL by BOSTU Di Blasio, Andrea Assist by Abai, Keke and Romieri, Lapo.
58:19
Game Leaders
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