It would be easy to take a cursory look at the men’s soccer season and chalk it up as a failure. The Golden Eagles finished ninth in the conference and missed the BIG EAST Tournament for a second season in a row. The only team they finished ahead of, Seton Hall, beat Marquette in the head-to-head matchup.
Bumps were expected with this group. Louis Bennett’s squad had only two seniors and 13 newcomers, many of who were entrusted with starting roles. Every player who scored a goal last season was gone, including Louis Bennett II, who left the team just before the season to sign a pro contract in Cyprus.