Garrett College defeated the College of Southern Maryland 3-2 in a Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference men’s soccer game Oct. 11, 2025, at CSM Soccer Field. The match, held on sophomore day for the host Hawks, featured late goals by Garrett’s Lucio Bianchi and Darius Hamilton to secure the comeback win. College of Southern Maryland scored first but could not hold the lead, dropping to 4-6-4 overall and 2-5-3 in conference play. Garrett improved to 5-6 overall and 5-6 in the conference.
The Hawks opened scoring in the fourth minute when Matthew Knapp found the net unassisted. Everton McKinney added a second goal in the 33rd minute, assisted by Zion Abdullah, giving College of Southern Maryland a 2-0 lead. Garrett responded before halftime with Bianchi’s unassisted goal in the 42nd minute, narrowing the gap to 2-1. In the second half, Hamilton tied the game in the 65th minute off a Bianchi assist, and Bianchi scored the winner unassisted in the 77th minute.
Garrett outshot College of Southern Maryland 16-13, with seven shots on goal to the Hawks’ six. Bianchi led the Lakers with five shots, two on goal and two goals, plus one assist. Hamilton contributed four shots, two on goal and one goal. For the Hawks, Aydyn Meaders had four shots, two on goal. Knapp and McKinney each scored, with Knapp recording two shots on goal. Goalkeepers Wyatt Hull for Garrett and Brandon Rollins for College of Southern Maryland each made four saves in 90 minutes.
The game included five yellow cards: Bianchi in the 25th minute, Nathaniel Lopez Romero in the 61st, Macdiel Marquez in the 63rd, Donovan Dean in the 63rd and Daniel Griffith in the 77th, all for Garrett except Dean and Griffith for the Hawks. Garrett earned seven corner kicks to the Hawks’ one, while fouls totaled 11 for Garrett and 16 for College of Southern Maryland.
Before kickoff, College of Southern Maryland honored six sophomores: goalkeeper Brandon Rollins from Waldorf, forward Xavier Lalanne from La Plata, midfielder Donovan Dean from Waldorf, defender Hayden Miller from Waldorf, midfielder Henri Mietchop from Silver Spring and forward Antone Perry from Waldorf. These players, many from local high schools such as Thomas Stone and North Point, have contributed to the team’s efforts in a season marked by close contests.
College of Southern Maryland entered the game on a three-game losing streak, including a 4-2 defeat at Potomac State Oct. 3, 2025. Earlier highlights included a 3-1 win over Cecil College Sept. 17, 2025, and ties against strong opponents like Montgomery College Sept. 10, 2025. The Hawks’ offense has relied on players like Meaders, who leads with multiple goals this season, and McKinney, who has provided consistent scoring threats.
Garrett, based in McHenry, has shown resilience in conference play, with wins over teams like Carroll Community College and losses to leaders like Montgomery. The Lakers’ attack centers on Bianchi, a forward who has emerged as a key scorer, and Hamilton, who adds speed on the wing. Their victory extends a series history where Garrett holds a slight edge in recent meetings.
This loss positions the Hawks for upcoming matches against Hagerstown Oct. 14, 2025, and Montgomery Oct. 16, 2025, crucial for improving seeding. Garrett faces Prince George’s Oct. 14, 2025, aiming to build momentum. The NJCAA Division II national rankings as of Oct. 6, 2025, list Iowa Western Community College first, with no Maryland teams in the top 20.
