SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - The American International College men's soccer team drew 2-2 with Southern Connecticut State University in a Northeast 10 Conference matchup on Wednesday, October 21, clinching a berth in the 2026 Northeast 10 Conference Championship Tournament.
AIC is now 7-4-4 overall and 4-2-2 in the NE10.
The first half was a scoreless affair, as AIC controlled play for most of the period, allowing just one shot on goal.
In the second, the game opened up, and
Max-Paul Busnel put AIC on the board at 47:45, heading home a cross from
Sandro Alvarez Jimenez on the right post for his seventh of the season.
He continued his hot streak with another goal less than ten minutes later, finishing a feed from
Marc Tasies Minguell in the middle of the box at 56:38, his eighth of the season.
The Owls stormed right back, however, as Giancarlo Ciotoli struck on a drive from the right side at 59:44. They then tied the game on a rebound goal by Alessandro Bacabac at 78:54.
Both teams ramped up the intensity, and had chances just miss, including a save on
Tomos Shyamapant in the last minute. Ultimately, the game ended in a draw.
The point ensures that AIC can do no worse than seventh in the NE10.
AIC returns to play on Saturday, October 24 at home against Saint Anselm College for its Senior Day game. Kickoff is at 3:00 p.m.
