Tuesday, September 8
Boston, MA
6 PM
Boston University
vs
Vermont
Men's Soccer To Close Homestand Against No. 11 Vermont
September 7, 2026 | Men's Soccer
Boston University (0-2-2) vs. No. 11 Vermont (4-0-1)
Date & Time: Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 6 p.m.
Venue: Nickerson Field | Boston, Mass.
X: @BUGameDay | @TerrierMSOC
BOSTON – The Boston University men's soccer team will host No. 11 Vermont on Tuesday, Sept. 8 as it continues its longest home stretch of the 2026 season.
The match will be streamed on ESPN+ starting at 6 p.m.,with Richard Rosa and Jess Todd on the call. Live statistics and an audio-only broadcast are available through GoTerriers.com while the Patriot League provides an international stream.
This game serves as the Terriers' pride game and fans will have an opportunity to receive BU pride decals at the marketing table upon entering the stands.
TERRIER TIDBITS
LOOKING AHEAD
BU will conclude its three-game homestand with its Parents Weekend match on Saturday, Sept. 12, when they open Patriot League play against Army West Point. Opening kick is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Date & Time: Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 6 p.m.
Venue: Nickerson Field | Boston, Mass.
X: @BUGameDay | @TerrierMSOC
BOSTON – The Boston University men's soccer team will host No. 11 Vermont on Tuesday, Sept. 8 as it continues its longest home stretch of the 2026 season.
The match will be streamed on ESPN+ starting at 6 p.m.,with Richard Rosa and Jess Todd on the call. Live statistics and an audio-only broadcast are available through GoTerriers.com while the Patriot League provides an international stream.
This game serves as the Terriers' pride game and fans will have an opportunity to receive BU pride decals at the marketing table upon entering the stands.
TERRIER TIDBITS
- BU looks for its first victory of the season after playing to a scoreless draw against New Hampshire on Friday at Nickerson Field.
- BU outshot New Hampshire 8-2 on the night while having two shots on goal to UNH's one.
- Senior goalkeeper Ben Alexander recorded his first clean sheet of the season, which marks the sixth of his career and his second as a Terrier.
- A win would mark the Terriers' first victory over a ranked opponent since their 1-0 win over then-No. 9 New Hampshire on Aug. 28, 2022. This would also count as their first triumph over a ranked opponent at Nickerson Field since defeating then-No. 1 St. John's on Sept. 13, 2009 with a 1-0 decision.
- Vermont is undefeated on the season, picking up four wins and earning a 2-2 tie against No. 18 Charlotte.
- The Catamounts have faced two other Patriot League opponents this season, defeating Colgate 4-1 and Holy Cross 2-0 in Burlington, Vt.
- The 2024 National Champions are coming off a 2-0 win at Sacred Heart on Saturday, where goalkeeper Niklas Herceg recorded four saves to collect his third clean sheet of the season.
- David Ismail and Pieter Bultman lead the Catamounts in goals with three each, while Luis Fischer leads the team in assists with four. Ismail and Fischer have fired off 13 and 10 shots this season, respectively.
- The Terriers are 25-12-9 in all-time series against the Catamounts. Their all-time record at Nickerson Field against the Catamounts is 12-2-5.
- A win would mark BU's first victory over Vermont since Oct. 12, 2011, and its first victory at Nickerson Field against the Catamounts since Oct. 13, 2010.
LOOKING AHEAD
BU will conclude its three-game homestand with its Parents Weekend match on Saturday, Sept. 12, when they open Patriot League play against Army West Point. Opening kick is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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