The Saint Joseph's men鈥檚 soccer team opened their 2026 season with a narrow 1-0 win over NJIT, thanks to a second-half penalty kick converted by Eddie Krupski. Despite NJIT's early opportunities, the Hawks capitalized when Charlie Undorf was fouled in the box, leading to Krupski鈥檚 decisive goal. The match concluded with Saint Joseph's defense holding strong, preserving a clean sheet and securing their second consecutive season-opening victory. Notably, this match marked Krupski's return to play after missing the previous season due to injury.

By the Numbers
  • Eddie Krupski scored his first collegiate goal off a penalty kick in the 58th minute.
  • Saint Joseph's recorded 15 shots compared to NJIT's 16, highlighting a competitive match.
State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's has now won two consecutive season openers for the first time in several years.
  • Head coach Tim Mulqueen has maintained a perfect record in season-opening matches with the Hawks.
What's Next

Saint Joseph's men's soccer team will face Temple on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m., looking to build on their season-opening victory.

Bottom Line

Saint Joseph's demonstrated resilience and solid teamwork in their season opener, setting a positive tone for the rest of the season with Krupski's standout performance and a strong defensive showing.