Joey Mueller scored in the 13th minute, but the UCF men’s soccer team settled for a 1-1 draw with Stetson on Sept. 22 at the Stetson Soccer Complex in DeLand, Fla. The match served as UCF’s nonconference finale.
The result moved UCF to 4-2-2 through its first eight matches of the 2026 regular season. Stetson moved to 2-5-2, while UCF completed its nonconference schedule with a 4-1-2 record in seven matches.
Mueller scores first goal of 2026
UCF took the lead in the 13th minute after a corner kick. Following the kick, Seiryu Ono collected the ball outside the 18-yard box and sent a pass to Mueller inside the box.
Mueller finished the chance to give UCF the early advantage. The goal was the redshirt senior’s first of the 2026 season and the fourth of his career.
Stetson answered in the 52nd minute to level the match. The Hatters finished with a 13-8 advantage in shots, but neither team scored again.
UCF continues defensive stretch
UCF allowed one or fewer goals for the seventh time in its first eight matches. The 2026 team became the program’s first since 2010 to allow one or fewer goals in seven of its first eight matches.
The 2010 UCF team also allowed six goals through its first eight matches. UCF’s nonconference schedule included Boston U., Florida Atlantic, South Florida, No. 18 Clemson, Florida Polytechnic, VCU and Stetson.
UCF returns to Sun Belt play
UCF will host the Kentucky Wildcats in Sun Belt Conference play Sunday, Sept. 27, at the UCF Soccer Complex. Opening kick is scheduled for 4 p.m., and the match will stream live on ESPN+.
FSB Take
UCF finished nonconference play at 4-1-2 and has allowed one or fewer goals in seven of eight matches. The Knights now return to the UCF Soccer Complex for their Sun Belt Conference matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats.
Source: Original report