Men’s Soccer Team Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals
On his way to Offensive Player of the Year honors, Saul Iwowo '26 picks his way through an opponent's defense. Photo by Kaylee Wenderoth.
NCAA tournament and three of the four major Centennial Conference awards keep the special season going strong
Updated Saturday, Nov. 23:
The Red Devils men's soccer team defeated Buffalo State 2-0 in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen matchup Saturday, Nov. 23. The team will now take on Washington and Lee University Sunday at 1 p.m. at Dickinson Park for the chance to advance to the semifinals. (View photos from the game on Dickinson's Facebook page.)
Previously, the Red Devils advanced to the NCAA third round via a thrilling 2-0 victory over the University of Lynchburg. The victory propelled the Red Devils to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.
The win was secured by sophomore goalkeeper Aidan George, who set a new Dickinson record for most clean sheets in a single season, and goals from Johnny Diederich ’26 and Saul Iwowo ’26.
Dickinson will host the Sweet 16 matchup on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 1:30 p.m., when the Red Devils will take on Buffalo State. If the Red Devils advance, they'll play on Sunday, also at home, at 1 p.m.
Centennial Conference Dominance
The Red Devils' success extends beyond the field, with two players and coaches honored by the Centennial Conference (CC), marking three of the four annual awards named by the conference:
- Saul Iwowo '26: Offensive Player of the Year
- Nicholas Dwamena '28: Rookie of the Year
- Coaching Staff: Coaching Staff of the Year
Iwowo, the junior forward, had 14 goals and 34 points, leading the conference and solidifying his status as one of the top players in the region. This honor marks the third consecutive year Iwowo has been named to the All-Centennial First Team. Dwamena, the first-year midfielder, made an immediate impact on the team, starting 18 of 20 games and contributing significantly to the team's success with four goals and five assists on his way to Rookie of the Year honors.
Coaching Excellence
The Dickinson coaching staff, led by Head Coach Jorge Chapoy, was honored as the CC Coaching Staff of the Year. With assistants Will Flannery, Seth Stover and Toan Ngo, Chapoy led the Red Devils to a remarkable 14-3-3 overall record and secured a berth in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2017.
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Published November 18, 2024