University of Massachusets Athletics

Tuesday, September 30
Worcester, MA
6:00 p.m.

University of Massachusetts

4-3-4, 0-1-0

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Holy Cross

3-4-4, 0-1-2

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MSOC25 - Mass vs. Holy Cross

Minutemen Take 1-1 Draw Against Holy Cross

September 30, 2025 | Men's Soccer

Box Score
Massachusetts (4-3-4) earned a 1-1 draw against Holy Cross (3-4-4) on Tuesday night.
 
Shane Velez netted the Minutemen's lone goal of the game in the 37th minute, tabbing his third for the season.
 
Breaking Down the Action
  • The team opened the match with early pressure earning multiple corners and throw-ins in the opening minutes.
  • In the 28th minute, Matt Cence fired a shot that was blocked by the Holy Cross defense.
  • Just two minutes later, Thomas Wadas attempt was also blocked.
  • Holy Cross came closest in the 32nd minute but Alex Geczy made his first save of the night.
  • Velez broke the stalemate in the 37th minute with a shot inside assisted by Matt Fordham and Quinn Belt to give Massachusetts a 1-0 lead.
  • Both teams exchanged goal-kicks to close out the first 45.
  • After the break, Holy Cross' Archie Hatcher converted on high right, tied the game 1-1 in the 50th minute.
  • Geczy made his second save of the night on a low right shot from Kyle Martell to keep the score even.
  • Ivan Vrh looked to give the Minutemen the lead but was saved by Holy Cross keeper, Alaistar Hafner Schnee.
  • A Velez header in the 84th minute narrowly missed high for a chance to put the Minutemen ahead.
  • Off their eighth corner kick of the night, Aidan Kelly's attempt went wide ending the match in a draw.

Up Next
The Minutemen return to Rudd Field and face Denver for an Elite Eight rematch on Saturday, Oct. 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. with action streaming live on the Summit League Network.

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Team Stats

UM
HC
Goals
1
1
Shots
11
6
Shots on Goal
3
3
Saves
2
2
Corners
8
1
Fouls
14
6
Scoring Plays
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Shane Velez (3)

Assisted By: Matt Fordham , Quinn Belt

GOAL by UM Velez, Shane Assist by Fordham, Matt and Belt, Quinn.

36:09

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Archie Hatcher (3)

Assisted By: Jack Fiedler , Luke Myers

GOAL by HC Hatcher, Archie Assist by Fiedler, Jack and Myers, Luke.

49:38

Game Leaders

16

Shane Velez

def
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
2

Quinn Belt

def
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
3

Matt Fordham

def
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
7

Thomas Wadas

mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0

Players Mentioned

2

Quinn Belt

CB
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9

Matt Cence

M
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3

Matt Fordham

D
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1

Alex Geczy

GK
/ Men's Soccer
4

Aidan Kelly

D
/ Men's Soccer
16

Shane Velez

D
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20

Ivan Vrh

D
/ Men's Soccer
7

Thomas Wadas

M
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