Men's Soccer | 10/31/2026 8:55:00 PM

1W GANNON GOLDEN KNIGHTS (11-3-3, 7-2-1 PSAC West) vs. 4E SHEPHERD RAMS (9-4-3, 4-4-2 PSAC East)
PSAC QUARTERFINALS
DATE/TIME: Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.
STADIUM/LOCATION: McConnell Family Stadium | Erie, Pa.

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THE PSAC MEN'S SOCCER TOURNAMENT

QUARTERFINALS
Sunday, November 1, 2026
4E Shepherd at 1W Gannon – 1:00 p.m.

SEMIFINALS
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Matchups and locations TBA

CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Hosted by the top remaining seed from the Eastern Division

THE GANNON-SHEPHERD MATCHUP

Gannon and Shepherd did not meet during the 2026 regular season, making Sunday's PSAC Tournament quarterfinal the first matchup between the two teams this year.

The Golden Knights earned the top seed in the PSAC West after finishing conference play at 7-2-1, while Shepherd secured the No. 4 seed in the PSAC East with a 4-4-2 conference record.

The Gannon men's soccer team begins its postseason run on Sunday afternoon when the PSAC West regular-season champion Golden Knights host Shepherd in the quarterfinal round of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Tournament.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at McConnell Family Stadium.

Head coach Billy Colton's Golden Knights enter postseason play at 11-3-3 overall after capturing the program's fourth consecutive PSAC West regular-season championship and earning the division's No. 1 seed.

Gannon secured the top seed with a 2-0 victory at Seton Hill on Oct. 24 before closing the regular season Thursday afternoon at Lock Haven.

The Golden Knights have been one of the conference's most productive offensive teams throughout the season, scoring 45 goals in 17 matches while adding 43 assists. Gannon averages 2.65 goals per match and has produced 121 shots on goal.

Sunday's opponent enters the tournament at 9-4-3 overall and 4-4-2 in PSAC East play. Shepherd secured the fourth and final postseason berth in the Eastern Division and will make the trip to Erie after closing the regular season with a 3-0 setback against West Chester.

The Rams put together a strong second half of the season, including victories over Millersville and Bloomsburg along with a six-goal performance against Lackawanna.

Sunday's winner advances to the PSAC semifinals on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

HEAD COACH BILLY COLTON COMMENTS

We achieved our first 2 goals in qualifying for the PSAC tournament and then secondly winning the regular season. Playoffs are always an exciting time and there are a lot of good teams, it will be difficult to win. We need to be at our best and be difficult to play against.

GOLDEN KNIGHTS TO WATCH

1W Gannon Golden Knights (11-3-3, 7-2-1 PSAC West)
Head Coach: Billy Colton

Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) has led the Gannon attack throughout the season, entering the postseason with a team-high 14 goals and 32 points. Hyde has also contributed four assists and scored twice on game-winning goals.

Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway) has added another major scoring threat with eight goals and four assists for 20 points. Three of Lauvstad's goals have been game-winners.

David Ivascu (Vaughan, Ontario/St. Elizabeth Catholic) enters the postseason with seven goals, while Mario Lindo (Madrid, Spain/IES Juan Gris) and Ryko Bodurov (Columbus, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin) have each scored four times.

The Golden Knights have also received significant production from Jensen Peake (Staffordshire, England/Friary), who leads the team with 10 assists from the back line.

In goal, Gannon has used multiple options throughout the season, with Ivan Capurro (Uruguay/Escola Ginebró) making six starts in PSAC play and recording a pair of conference shutouts.

SHEPHERD PLAYERS TO WATCH

4E Shepherd Rams (9-4-3, 4-4-2 PSAC East)
Head Coach: Ryan McDougall

Josh Petty leads the Shepherd attack with six goals and 13 points. Four of his six goals have been game-winners, making him the Rams' top finishing threat entering postseason play.

Harry Booth ranks second on the team with 11 points, recording four goals and a team-high three assists.

Moulay El Yagouti has added four goals and an assist for nine points while leading Shepherd in total shots.

Goalkeeper Aidan Houck has handled the majority of the work in net for the Rams and has been a key piece of a Shepherd defense that allowed just 18 goals during the regular season.

TEAM FACTS

• Four Straight West Titles: Gannon captured its fourth consecutive PSAC West regular-season championship after also winning the division in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

• Top Seed Secured: The Golden Knights finished PSAC West play at 7-2-1 to earn the division's No. 1 seed.

• Conference's Top Attack: Gannon enters the postseason leading the PSAC with 45 goals, averaging 2.65 per match.

• Creating Opportunities: The Golden Knights also lead the conference with 43 assists and 133 total points.

• Hyde at the Top: Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) leads Gannon with 14 goals and 32 points and enters the tournament as one of the PSAC's most productive scorers.

• Multiple Threats: Five Golden Knights have scored at least four goals this season, giving Gannon scoring options throughout the lineup.

• Peake the Provider: Jensen Peake (Staffordshire, England/Friary) leads Gannon with 10 assists entering postseason play.

• Home for the Quarterfinal: The PSAC West championship gives Gannon the opportunity to open the postseason at McConnell Family Stadium.

• New Opponent: Gannon and Shepherd did not meet during the regular season, giving Sunday's quarterfinal a fresh matchup.

• Rams on the Road: Shepherd enters as the No. 4 seed from the PSAC East after finishing conference play at 4-4-2.

• Shepherd's Scoring Leader: Josh Petty leads the Rams with six goals, including four game-winners.

• Postseason Stakes: Sunday's winner advances to the PSAC semifinals on Wednesday, Nov. 4.