ATHERTON, CA – Menlo Men's Soccer capped off an unforgettable Senior Day and OAKtoberfest celebration with a statement 4-2 win over the Sunbirds of Fresno Pacific University on Saturday afternoon at Wunderlich Field. The Oaks honored 15 graduating seniors before kickoff and delivered an electric performance highlighted by four goals—each scored by a senior—in their PacWest Conference victory.

Senior Sendoff

• Four different seniors: Isak Haukefaer, David Stuber, Parker Faeth, and Johan Mendoza Aguilar each found the back of the net.

• Roy Rosenberg, David Stuber, and Jose "Chicha" Garcia combined for three assists, fueling Menlo's high-powered attack.

• Both teams recorded 13 shots, with Menlo landing 7 on target to Fresno Pacific's 6.

• Goalkeeper Martin Fiala made 4 saves before fellow senior Erick Rafael Castro-Jimenez closed out the final minutes in goal.

• The Oaks earned 2 offensive corners and defended 8, standing firm against sustained Sunbird pressure.

• A high-intensity contest featured 7 yellow cards between the two sides.

Four Seniors, Four Goals, One Big Win

The Sunbirds struck first in the 10th minute when they converted a through ball to put Fresno Pacific ahead early, 0-1. The Oaks didn't stay quiet for long—just seven minutes later, Roy Rosenberg found David Stuber open on the back post who then headed it in the direction of the 6-yard box. Isak Haukefaer would be the one to use his head to find the back of the net, igniting the home crowd. Momentum swung Menlo's way when Stuber confidently buried a penalty kick in the 25th minute after a foul was drawn by Tyler Maas inside the box, giving the Oaks a 2-1 lead that held into halftime.

Menlo came out energized in the second half, determined to finish Senior Day in style. Senior Parker Faeth extended the lead in the 62nd minute with a composed finish assisted by Jose "Chicha" Garcia, who was again at the heart of the action just one minute later, setting up Johan Mendoza Aguilar for Menlo's fourth goal of the match. The Sunbirds managed a late goal in the 88th minute, but it was too little, too late, as the Oaks secured a thrilling 4-2 win in front of an enthusiastic OAKtoberfest crowd.

Both teams traded physical play throughout the afternoon, combining for seven yellow cards. Menlo's defensive unit, anchored by seniors Donald Holliday, David Stuber, and Tyler Maas remained poised under pressure, while Fiala's four saves and Castro-Jimenez's closing minutes made for a fitting senior sendoff.

Up Next

Menlo continues PacWest Conference play next weekend, traveling north to face the Dominican University Penguins in San Rafael, CA on Saturday, October 25th at 3:30 p.m. as they look to build on their late-season momentum.