# Collegiate men's soccer season openers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/collegiate-mens-soccer-season-openers
> Updated: 2026-08-31T20:37:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 2026 collegiate men’s soccer season began with varying results for several teams.

Siena University opened its season with a 3-1 comeback victory against NJIT. Despite a weather delay and an early penalty kick goal by NJIT, Siena scored three goals in a 16-minute span to secure the win. Siena goalkeeper Bennet Glinder recorded 12 saves to help withstand NJIT’s offensive pressure.

In subsequent opening matches, St. Lawrence University earned a 2-0 win over Plattsburgh State, aided by a shutout from goalkeeper Zach Amato. Siena University later played to a 3-3 draw against Northeastern University; although Siena held a 2-1 halftime lead following two goals by Alejandro Perez Jorda, Northeastern equalized with two second-half goals.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Collegiate men's soccer season openers feature St. Lawrence win and Siena draw

St. Lawrence University men's soccer defeated Plattsburgh State 2-0 in their season opener, while Siena University played to a 3-3 draw against Northeastern University.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/collegiate-mens-soccer-season-openers-feature-st-lawrence-win-and-siena-draw

### 2026-08-20: Siena men's soccer defeats NJIT 3-1 in season opener

Siena men's soccer defeated NJIT 3-1 in their 2026 season opener, overcoming an early penalty-kick deficit despite heavy rain and significant offensive pressure from the Highlanders.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/siena-mens-soccer-defeats-njit-3-1-in-season-opener

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