Molloy University Athletics

Buffalo, N.Y. – The third-seeded Molloy men's soccer team fell to the second-seeded D'Youville Saints, 2-0, Sunday evening at Dobson Field. The Lions conclude the 2026 campaign 5-4-8 overall.
 
How it Happened

• After a feeling-out period in the opening 15 minutes, the Lions collected the first shot on target of the game after senior Yahel Caudillo Paramo fired a shot that was saved by D'Youville goalkeeper Matthew Solorio in the 17^th minute.
• D'Youville's first shot on target found the back of the net two minutes later. Ethan Robinson dribbled from inside of midfield to the top of the box and snuck his shot inside the right post to give the Saints a 1-0 lead.
• The home team controlled the remainder of the half, totaling another two shots on target, but junior goalkeeper Callum Hunt made a pair of saves.
• Molloy would not tally a shot on target for the remainder of the first half, heading into halftime behind, 1-0.
• 3:36 into the second half, senior Diego Cadena created a chance to knot the contest, but his shot sailed high of target.
• The 57^th minute saw the home team look to add to their lead, but Hunt made a quality stop to keep the contest at bay.
• Two minutes later, senior Matt Star rose above a crowd of players to head a shot on target, but Solorio made the save to keep Molloy off the scoreboard.
• The Saints increased their lead, 2-0, in the 63^rd minute. Jonas Driesch sent a cross from a free kick back into the 18-yard box, where Omar Daoudi finished into an open net.
• Molloy's final chance game with 1:37 remaining when Sean Lee opened his right foot for a shot to the top right corner, but his shot was saved ending the contest with D'Youville the victors, 2-0.

 
Top Performances

• Caudillo Paramo, Lee, and Star totaled one shot and one shot on goal,
• In goal, Hunt made four saves.