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Brandeis men’s soccer caps strong season in double-OT thriller against Tufts
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Brandeis men's soccer caps strong season in double-OT thriller against Tufts
Rainer O. '26 weaves past a Tufts midfielder in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Photography by Daniel Oren
November 17, 2025
The Brandeis men's soccer team hung on until the very end Sunday against top-ranked Tufts University, falling 1-0 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Gordon Field. The 18th-ranked Judges beat Stevens Institute of Technology, 2-1, on Saturday to advance in the team's first NCAA tournament appearance since 2017. Brandeis closed its season with a 10-4-5 record, their highest win total since 2019.
"I couldn't be more proud of the effort they put in, the work they put in all weekend, all season long," said head coach Gabe Margolis. "Our guys competed all game long and went back and forth with another great team.''
The following highlights capture key moments from both NCAA Tournament games, showcasing the energy and resilience that defined the Judges' postseason run.
Keller C. '27 sprints to beat a Stevens defender to the ball during the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Rainer O. '26 weaves through Stevens defenders.
Brandeis students and supporters cheer on the Judges from the sideline.
Langston B. '29 rises for a header during the Judges' match against the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks.
Nico B. '26 passes the ball around a Stevens player to Aidan C. '27.
Head coach Gabe Margolis motivates the Judges during halftime.
Keller C. '27 celebrates with Langston B. '29 and Nico B. '26 after scoring the winning goal against Stevens.
Juan V. '27 dribbles the ball past a Tufts midfielder in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Kenshin M. '27 and Rainer O. '26 successfully block a shot from a Tufts striker.
Dylan M. '28 clears the ball away in the Judges' match against the Tufts Jumbos.
Kaden C. '28 shields the ball against a Tufts player.
Rainer O. '26 and Slater L. '26 win the ball away from Tufts.
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