By Steven M. Glassman
Director of Sports Information
November 1, 2025
HARRISBURG, PA–Sophomores Jallah Murvee (Midfielder) (Philadelphia, PA/Upper Darby) and Moussa Cherif (Forward) (Philadelphia, PA/Father Judge) scored first half goals and senior goalkeeper Aiden Holman (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton) stopped all four shots on goal as the seventh-ranked United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Manor College Blue Jays (14-5-2) shut out the ninth-ranked Division II Central Pennsylvania College Knights (7-5-3), 2-0, at the Skyline Sports Complex on City Island.
Manor has appeared in all four Conference Championships and Central Pennsylvania is hosting its third straight Championship. Both schools are also facing each other for the third consecutive time. Central Pennsylvania won the 2024 Championship 2-0, and Manor won in 2023, 4-3.
The Knights won the first appearance, 3-2, at Manor, on September 9. Both teams tied at two on October 7, at the Skyline Sports Complex.
Manor opened up the scoring in the first half. Following a Central Pennsylvania foul outside the 18-yard line, Murvee scored his 15th goal of the season on a direct kick that went into the lower right-hand corner of the net (3:57). He is tied for the USCAA Division I and team lead with freshman forward Sekou Sylla (Philadelphia, PA), The Blue Jays last opened this quickly with a goal since Murvee scored on a throw-in versus Pennsylvania State University-Scranton on October 1 (2:26). The quickest goal of the season belongs to Cherif when he scored 1:46 into the match versus Penn State University-Mont Alto on September 17 (1:46). The Blue Jays added to its lead when freshman midfielder Brendan Philogene's (Philadelphia, PA) pass went to Cherif outside the 18. Cherif's shot went into the middle of the net for his 14th goal of the season (37:27). Philogene was credited with his third assist of the season on Cherf's goal, Manor led at halftime, 2-0. The Blue Jays outshot the Knights, nine (seven on goal), to four (three on goal),
Neither team scored in the second half. Holman's point-blank save on Central Pennsylvania freshman Isaac Melendez with 1:21 left preserved the shutout. The Blue Jays outshot the Knights in the second half, nine (five on goal) to two (one on goal). Manor's one shot on goal allowed ties for the fewest allowed in a half this season since Pennsylvania State University-Mont Alto registered one in the second half on September 17.
This was the first time Manor posted a postseason shutout since joining the USCAA for the 2021 season.
The Blue Jays became the first ESAC school to win multiple Men's Soccer Championships. They previously won the championship versus the Knights in 2023. This is Manor's third overall conference championship since the ESAC was founded in 2021. The Blue Jays Men's Basketball team won the 2025 ESAC Championship, 103-80, versus Bucks County Community College on March 1.
Head Coach John Dempster on winning Manor's second ESAC Championship in three seasons and what it means to the Men's Soccer program and the senior class: "Winning the ESAC Championship is the ultimate goal and we have done that twice now. No other team can say that and it is all because of this team's hard work day in and day out. They came to practice and gave it their all and when it came to game time, they locked in. This team competed and gelled at the right time. I can't wait to raise the championship banner with these young men for all of the Manor community to see. Go Blue Jays!"
Manor on the Road (Since 2021): Manor is 5-1-1 overall on the road. They are 18-15-3 since the 2021 season.
Season Series (Since 2022): The Blue Jays are 4-6-1 overall (3-3-1 on the road) versus the Knights since the 2022 season. The win broke a four-match winless streak. They previously defeated the Knights, 4-3, in the ESAC Championship on October 28, 2023.
Manor versus USCAA Division II Schools (Since 2021): Manor is 11-3-2 overall (3-1-1 on the road) versus USCAA Division II schools this season. They are 35-19-4 overall (15-9-2 on the road) since the 2021 season.
Manor versus Pennsylvania Schools (Since 2021): The Blue Jays are 10-2-1 overall (3-1-1 on the road) versus Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities this season. They are 35-18-4 overall (14-10-3 on the road) since the 2021 season.
Manor as a Nationally-Ranked Team (Since 2021): Manor is 8-2-2 overall (3-1-1 on the road) as a Nationally-Ranked team this season. They are 18-12-3 overall (10-8-2 on the road) since 2021.
Manor versus Nationally-Ranked Teams (Since 2021): Manor is 2-1-1 overall (1-0-1 on the road) versus Nationally-Ranked teams this season. They are 7-7-2 overall (4-5-2 on the road) since 2021. Manor is 6-4-2 overall (2-1-1 on the road) versus teams that have appeared in the USCAA Division I and II Coaches Polls this season.
The Blue Jays in the ESAC Championship: The Blue Jays are 2-2-0 overall (all on the road) in the ESAC Championship.
Manor in Conference Championship Matches (Since 1995): Manor is 12-3-0 overall in Conference Championship Matches since 1995. They were also 6-2-0 overall in the Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference Championships between 1995 and 2007 when they were Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (EPCC) members.
The Blue Jays in the Postseason (Since 2005): The Blue Jays are 2-6-0 overall (2-2-0 on the road) in the postseason since making their USCAA debut in 2021. They were 1-4-0 overall (0-2-0 on the road) in the NJCAA Region XIX Division III (2011-2013) and Division I (2018) Postseason Tournaments. The Blue Jays were 5-1-0 overall (1-0-0 on the road) in the EPCC Postseason between 2005 and 2007.
Scoring First: When Manor has scored first this season, they are 12-2-1 overall (2-1-1 on the road).
Leading at Halftime (Since 2021): The Blue Jays are 10-0-0 overall (3-0-0 on the road) when leading at halftime this season. They are 31-0-0 overall in the regular season (9-0-0 on the road) since 2021.
The Defense Rests Again: Manor extended its school-single USCAA season record with its eighth shutout which also leads USCAA Division I. This is the 12th time they have allowed one or zero goals in a match this season. They also limited the Knights to four shots on goal. It is the 14th time Manor has limited its opponents to single-digit shots on goal. Individually, Holman registered his first shutout of the season and his third career.
Broken (Team) Records: The Blue Jays have broken the following school single-season USCAA records: matches played (21), wins (14), and winning percentage (0,714).
Broken (Offensive) Records: Manor has broken the following school single-season USCAA offensive records: overall shots (483), goals (74), goals per match (3.52), assists (79), points (227), goal differential (+47), and corner kicks (122).
Broken (Defensive) Records: The Blue Jays have broken the following school single-season USCAA defensive records: saves (144) and shutouts (8).
Team Improvements: Manor improved by five wins and a 0.239 winning percentage from the 2024 season.
Offensively Improved: The Blue Jays improved its offense from 2024 in the following: goals (+23), goals per match (+0.93), assists (+38), points (+84), overall shots (+112), shots on goal (+95), and corner kicks (+36).
Defensively Improved: Manor also improved its defense from 2024, allowing six fewer goals and improving its goals against average by 0.32 and its save percentage by (0.056).
Next Match: Manor awaits the USCAA Division I Men's Soccer Small College National Championship Bid Announcement 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5. The Tournament will be at the Allegheny Health Network Montour Junction in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania from Thursday, November 13 to Saturday, November 15 (Pool Play) and Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh on Monday, November 17 (Finals). The Blue Jays previously appeared in the USCAA Division I Men's Soccer Small College National Tournament in 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the sixth seed and 2022 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the third seed.
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