Oneonta Clinches 2025 SUNYAC Men's Soccer Championship Crown
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CORTLAND, N.Y. - Oneonta beat Buffalo State, 2-1, to win its 13th overall SUNYAC Men's Soccer title and first since 2022, Saturday at Buffalo State's Coyer Field. With the win the Oneonta Red Dragons earned an automatic berth into the 2025 NCAA DIII tournament.
Noah Heckler was named the SUNYAC Men's Soccer Tournament MVP after scoring two goals in the tournament including the game winning goal in the championship game.
2025 Men's Soccer All-Tournament Team
Josh Carroll, Cortland
Sebastian Olego, Cortland
Ryan Ameis, Fredonia
Thomas McDonald, Fredonia
Carson Smith, Buffalo State
Tapiwa Mushonga, Buffalo State
Diego River, Buffalo State
Sam Rogers, Oneonta
Zach Rabadi, Oneonta
Joe Holder, Oneonta
MVP - Noah Heckler, Oneonta
Elite 20
The SUNYAC Elite 20, an award modeled after the NCAA ELITE 90 program, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the conference championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers.
Oneonta's Dillion Kelly was recognized with the 2025 SUNYAC Men's Soccer Elite 20 Award. Kelly, a seniore, holds a 3.92 as a Biology/pre-medicine major.
Team Stats
Buffalo State
| Game Statistics | Oneonta | Buffalo State |
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| Shots (on goal) | 13 (9) | 7 (3) |
| Saves | 2 | 7 |
| Fouls | 5 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 5 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
