SLU Men’s Soccer to Final Four

Saint Louis men’s soccer is heading to the College Cup for the first time since 1997 after a remarkable 3-2 comeback win at No. 14 Akron. The Billikens (13-2-8), now unbeaten in 14 straight matches, erased a 2-0 halftime deficit with a second-half surge that included an Akron own goal, a clutch penalty conversion from Quinten Blair, and Tanner Anderson’s 87th-minute game-winner off a short-corner sequence. Goalkeeper Jeremi Abonnel again delivered in the biggest moments, stopping a first-half penalty and making key saves to keep SLU within reach.

The Bills—who have already toppled seeded Indiana, Bryant, and Akron on the road—now advance to their 17th College Cup. They will face No. 15 NC State in Friday’s national semifinal in Cary, N.C., kicking off approximately 30 minutes after the Furman–Washington match. With confidence, resilience, and momentum, SLU looks to continue its historic run. (AI Generated)