SARASOTA, Fla. - New College of Florida Men's Soccer closes its non-conference schedule Tuesday as the Mighty Banyans host South Florida Bible College at 11 a.m. at the NCF Bayfront Field.
NCF (1-3-2, 0-0) enters Tuesday following a 1-1 draw against Florida Polytechnic University on Saturday. Cameron Johnson converted a penalty kick in the 75th minute to erase a one-goal deficit and keep the Mighty Banyans unbeaten at home.
The Mighty Banyans attempted 22 shots against the Phoenix, including 16 during the second half, and placed eight on goal. NCF also struck the woodwork three times while controlling the closing stages of the match.
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FINAL NON-CONFERENCE TEST: Tuesday marks NCF's final match before beginning Sun Conference play. The Mighty Banyans have faced two nationally recognized opponents during their non-conference schedule, taking on No. 2 Georgia Gwinnett and RV Dalton State.
UNBEATEN AT BAYFRONT: NCF is 1-0-1 at home this season. The Mighty Banyans defeated Florida College 5-0 in their home opener before earning Saturday's draw against Florida Poly.
SECOND-HALF RESPONSE: The Mighty Banyans attempted 16 of their 22 shots after halftime against Florida Poly. NCF placed seven second-half attempts on goal and struck the woodwork three times while searching for the equalizer.
JOHNSON CONVERTS: Johnson scored from the penalty spot in the 75th minute Saturday, bringing his team-leading season total to six goals. The sophomore has scored five times over NCF's last four matches.
CREATING CHANCES: Micah Nelson led the Mighty Banyans with five shots against Florida Poly, while Johnson attempted four and placed three on goal. Eight NCF players recorded at least one attempt during the match.
KAMBAK SHUTS THE DOOR: Cooper Kambak entered Saturday's match during the 14th minute and held Florida Poly scoreless over the final 76:11. The sophomore goalkeeper made two saves to help NCF earn the draw.
ATTACKING BALANCE: NCF has scored 13 goals through six matches. Johnson leads the Mighty Banyans with six goals, while Ducamel Jeannestin has scored four.
KNOW THE OPPONENT: South Florida Bible College returns to Bayfront Field after visiting NCF during the 2025 season. The Rams will face the Mighty Banyans in NCF's final preparation before conference play begins Saturday.
SERIES HISTORY
All-Time Series vs. South Florida Bible College: NCF leads 1-0
Last Meeting: NCF defeated South Florida Bible College, 11-2, on Sept. 24, 2025, at Bayfront Field.
UP NEXT: Following Tuesday's match, NCF will open Sun Conference play at home against Warner University on Saturday at 1 p.m.
