MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Christian Brothers University men's soccer team closed its 2026 season Saturday evening, falling 3-1 to Auburn Montgomery at the AUM Soccer Complex.
The Buccaneers wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as Ethan Shanahan found the back of the net just 6:20 into the contest. AJ Bowman provided the assist on Shanahan's second goal of the season, giving CBU an early 1-0 advantage.
CBU held its lead for much of the opening half before AUM's Mikayil Bacar Said scored in the 45th minute to even the match at 1-1 heading into halftime.
The Warhawks took control in the second half, with Nathan Le Roux scoring in the 55th minute to give AUM a 2-1 advantage. Benjamin Hoffmann added an insurance goal in the 89th minute to secure the 3-1 victory.
Despite the result, CBU goalkeeper Noah Djebali delivered a strong performance between the posts, recording seven saves against an AUM attack that finished with 22 shots.
The Buccaneers registered seven shots, including two on goal. Shanahan and Chase Duvernay led CBU with two attempts apiece, while Daiki Ebihara, Lauri Orava and Giulio Astesano each contributed a shot.
Christian Brothers concludes the season with a 4-7-5 overall record and a 2-3-5 mark in conference play.
Looking Ahead
As the 2026 season comes to a close, Christian Brothers Athletics would like to thank the student-athletes, coaches, families, alumni and fans who supported the Buccaneers throughout the year.
The program looks forward to building on this season's experiences while continuing to develop and compete at a high level.
CBU Athletics encourages everyone to continue showing love, pride and support for the men's soccer program as the Buccaneers prepare for the future. Your support remains an important part of the team's success, both on and off the field.
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