The SMU Mustangs continue their impressive run in the ACC men’s soccer tournament, thanks to the stellar performances of Armenian athletes Andre Philibbosian and Stephan Soghomonian. In a decisive match against Syracuse on Thursday, the top-seeded Mustangs secured a 3-0 victory in Cary, North Carolina, propelling them into their second consecutive ACC final.
The SMU Mustangs continue their impressive run in the ACC men’s soccer tournament, thanks to the stellar performances of Armenian athletes Andre Philibbosian and Stephan Soghomonian. In a decisive match against Syracuse on Thursday, the top-seeded Mustangs secured a 3-0 victory in Cary, North Carolina, propelling them into their second consecutive ACC final.
Mukisa Emmanuel set the tone for the match by converting a penalty just before halftime. The momentum carried into the second half, where Philibbosian scored his third goal of the season in the 55th minute, courtesy of an assist from Jaylinn Mitchell. Soghomonian then added to the tally with his 12th goal in the 66th minute, demonstrating the formidable attacking prowess of the Mustangs.
The Mustangs, now boasting an unbeaten record of 14 wins, 0 losses, and 3 draws, aim to replicate their success from last year when Soghomonian netted the game-winner against Virginia in the ACC final. They will face North Carolina in the championship match on Sunday, November 15, at 4 p.m. ET, broadcasted live on ESPNU.