MARYVILLE, Tenn. – The Maryville College men's soccer team closed out its 2026 campaign Sunday afternoon, falling 3-1 to Berry at Bob Pearson Field. The Scots finished the season with a 4-8-4 overall record and a 2-6 mark in Southern Athletic Association (SAA) play.

Berry struck twice in the first half, finding the back of the net in the 28th and 38th minutes to take a 2-0 advantage into halftime. The Vikings added another goal just over two minutes into the second half to extend their lead to 3-0.

Maryville answered in the 63rd minute when Brady Hammer scored the Scots' lone goal of the afternoon. Hammer finished with three shots, including two on target, while Ben Brophy and Ryan Buie each added a shot on goal. Tanner Ricks recorded three saves in goal for the Scots.

Maryville finished the campaign with 23 goals and 19 assists across 16 matches. B. Hammer and Brophy led the Scots offensively, recording six goals and two assists apiece to finish tied for the team lead with 14 points.  Buie added three goals and an assist, while Jonathan Case paced the team with three assists.

Defensively, goalkeeper Ricks anchored the Scots throughout the season, making 73 saves across 15 starts while posting a .753 save percentage. As a team, Maryville recorded 77 saves and three shutouts.

The 2026 campaign also marked the final season in a Scots uniform for eight seniors: Drew Moore, Jacob Brabson, Hyatt MacDonald, Ben Slay, Andrew Thomas, Will Brush, Will Gallaher and Uli Quinones.

This group played an important part in the Maryville men's soccer program, and the Scots will look to build on their efforts as they head back into the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) for the 2027 season.