CU Men's Soccer Preview - vs. University of Rochester (9/19)

Kaelyn Buehler

Men's Soccer | 9/18/2026 11:44:00 AM

Back at home following a midweek tie against Hamilton College, the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team is set to take on University of Rochester in another non-league matchup Saturday afternoon at Hantz Field.

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The Series: The two teams famously had a stretch where no one could score as they battled to three consecutive double-overtime scoreless ties before Rochester finally broke through in a second overtime in the fourth meeting. That was 15-plus years ago, and the two teams have renewed their rivalry the past two years, tying in 2024 and the Yellowjackets claiming a 1-0 win in 2025.

Key Stats for Clarkson (2-1-2): Freshman Bodie Smith is off to an outstanding start for his collegiate career, having played a part in five of Clarkson's six goals in 2026 with four goals and one assist in just five games. That is the highest output by a first-year Clarkson player since Aidan Subra posted nine points (4-1-9), though he required 16 games for that total back in 2016.

Key Stats for Rochester (2-2-2): The Yellowjackets broke a three-game winless streak with a 2-0 win over St. John Fisher their last time out. Milos Bisenic and Pasquale Carusone have each scored twice in the early going of 2026. Aidan Hartman is posting a 1.00 goals against average with 16 saves and a .727 save percentage. Rochester plays aggressively, having already been called for 17 cards in just six games.

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#19 Bodie Smith: For; 5' 11"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#19 Bodie Smith
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: For

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#19 Bodie Smith

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#19 Bodie Smith