STATEN ISLAND, NY – The College of Staten Island men's soccer team will celebrate seven graduating student-athletes on Saturday afternoon when the Dolphins host East Coast Conference (ECC) opponent No. 18 Mercy University at Dolphins Soccer Park. Prior to kickoff, CSI will honor Matthew Beaton, Torin Mitchell-Mehta, Luca Schelling, Carlos Romero Astacio, Alfie Chalmers, Aikhoje Alakhume, and Koray Arslan for their contributions to the program.
2025 Meeting Recap:
In the 2025 meeting, the Dolphins and Mavericks played to a scoreless draw, marking the third tie in the all-time series. CSI continued its search for its first-ever victory over Mercy, as Peterson Larose and Koray Arslan each recorded a shot in an attempt to propel the Dolphins past the Mavericks but were unable to find the back of the net. Carlos Romero Astacio started in goal for CSI and recorded two saves.
The contest was evenly matched, with both teams recording eight shots, including three in the first half and five in the second. Both goalkeepers finished with two saves. However, Mercy played a more physical contest, committing 20 fouls compared to seven by the Dolphins.
2026 Dolphins Statistics Overview:
The Dolphins have received strong offensive contributions from Yair Roman, Dylan Meadows, Koray Arslan, and Peterson Larose. Roman leads CSI in points and goals this season with 12 points on five goals and two assists, while Meadows follows with eight points on three goals and two assists. Larose has recorded seven points after a five-point performance against Daemen last Saturday. Emmanuel Kambouris also improved his statistical totals with a goal against Molloy, bringing his season totals to six points on two goals and two assists.
Romero Astacio has been a consistent presence in goal for the Dolphins over the past several weeks, recording 33 saves and earning four wins during his appearances this season.
2026 Mavericks Statistics Overview:
Mercy has received votes in the national rankings over the past two weeks, climbing from No. 23 last week to No. 18 this week. The Mavericks boast a potent offensive attack, led by one player who has recorded 27 points on 11 goals and five assists, while another has contributed 14 points on three goals and eight assists. As a team, Mercy has scored 26 goals this season while allowing just 13, averaging only 1.0 goals against per game.
In goal, the Mavericks' primary goalkeeper has appeared in eight games and logged 675 minutes, recording 27 saves. Their secondary goalkeeper has added 23 saves this season.
Mercy sits just behind the Dolphins in the ECC standings, with CSI holding eight conference points after playing one more conference game this season.
Overall Meeting Review:
Saturday afternoon's contest will mark the ninth all-time meeting between the two programs, with the series dating back to 1978. The Dolphins fell 3-2 in their inaugural meeting, and Mercy claimed the majority of victories in the series before CSI secured the first draw in 2022. The Mavericks hold a 6-0-3 record against the Dolphins, while CSI continues to search for its first victory in the series.
The Dolphins have already demonstrated their ability to compete against nationally ranked opponents this season, earning a historic victory over No. 16 Queens College earlier in the campaign. On Saturday, CSI will look to build on that performance and secure its second win over a nationally ranked opponent while celebrating its graduating seniors at Dolphins Soccer Park.
