Bucknell University Athletics
Tuesday, September 15
Lewisburg, Pa.
7 p.m.
Bucknell University
2-4-0, 1-0-0
3
vs
1
George Mason
1-4-1, 0-1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bucknell | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Photo by: Steven Schoenfelder
Riddell, Permyashkin Score First Career Goals as Bison Strike Three Times in Second Half to Take Down George Mason
9/15/2026 9:37:00 PM | Men's Soccer
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Freshmen Hamish Riddell and Viktor Permyashkin scored their first career goals as Bucknell turned in three in the second half to defeat George Mason 3-1 on Tuesday night at Emmitt Field.
Bucknell (2-4) trailed 1-0 after a dominant first half by George Mason (1-4-1), but the tables turned as the Bison dominated the second 45 with three goals to show for their effort.
Riddell helped the Bison equalize through an own goal in the 57th minute of action. He found himself in a dangerous area and fired a shot. His shot tailed just wide, but a Patriots defender put it into his own net trying to clear the shot away.
Riddell then came away with a goal just three minutes later with a stunning, curling effort into the top right corner to put the Bison in front.
Permyashkin's doubled the advantage in the 86th minute on another big strike from the top of the box. The Lewisburg native dribbled into space, and fired his shot into the bottom left corner.
Bucknell managed just two shots off target in the first half as George Mason dominated possession. The Patriots had seven shots in the first 45 minutes with three shots on target. Thomas Yerbury made both of his two saves in the half, but the Patriots found the breakthrough from Gabin Thomelier.
George Mason earned a free kick in a dangerous area, and James Eliuda played in a second ball that found Thomelier at the back post who tucked in the first goal of the match.
The Patriots continued to control the game, but the Bison looked better in possession over the final 15 minutes and saw the half out down 1-0.
Bucknell controlled the second half with the better of opportunities along with some great defensive saves to hold the lead.
The first good opportunity resulted in the own goal to level the score 1-1. A defensive error gave Chayse Snyder the ball with a defender to beat, and he slid his pass to Riddell on the left side of the 18. Riddell pulled his shot just wide, but a defender put it into their own net on a failed clearance attempt.
Riddell was a pain for the Patriots defense, and he rode the momentum right to his first goal just minutes later. Riddell received the ball on the wing and beat two defenders as his dribbled to the middle of the field. He found space for the shot and smashed a curling effort into the top-right corner to put the Bison in front 2-1.
The Bison held onto the lead for the next 25 minutes until Permyashkin's goal to seal the deal. George Mason had a great opportunity to equalize 2-2, but the score remained 2-1 thanks to a heroic effort by Collin Sullivan. Martim Sereno beat Yerbury with his shot, but Sullivan scrambled back to the goal line to head the shot over the crossbar.
Bucknell continued to wreak havoc with their press late in the half and they were rewarded with Permyashkin's goal to double the lead. Freshmen Max Walsh and Grant Brokaw worked hard to dispossess the Patriots, and Selinsgrove native Colin Findlay got a final touch to send Permyashkin through on goal to make it 3-1.
It was a tense second half between the two sides with eight cards, seven of which came in the second half. George Mason's John Balkey received a red card after receiving a second yellow in the 87th minute.
Bucknell continues Patriot League action as Colgate comes to town on Saturday for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Emmitt Field.
Bucknell (2-4) trailed 1-0 after a dominant first half by George Mason (1-4-1), but the tables turned as the Bison dominated the second 45 with three goals to show for their effort.
Riddell helped the Bison equalize through an own goal in the 57th minute of action. He found himself in a dangerous area and fired a shot. His shot tailed just wide, but a Patriots defender put it into his own net trying to clear the shot away.
Riddell then came away with a goal just three minutes later with a stunning, curling effort into the top right corner to put the Bison in front.
My goodness Hamish 😤 https://t.co/GhLvGGq37L@espn | @PatriotLeague pic.twitter.com/toYXhnlcDk
— Bucknell Men's Soccer (@Bucknell_MSOC) September 16, 2026
Permyashkin's doubled the advantage in the 86th minute on another big strike from the top of the box. The Lewisburg native dribbled into space, and fired his shot into the bottom left corner.
Viktor's first career goal to polish it off! #rayBucknell🔶🔷🦬 pic.twitter.com/QRiHHvbDcl
— Bucknell Men's Soccer (@Bucknell_MSOC) September 16, 2026
Bucknell managed just two shots off target in the first half as George Mason dominated possession. The Patriots had seven shots in the first 45 minutes with three shots on target. Thomas Yerbury made both of his two saves in the half, but the Patriots found the breakthrough from Gabin Thomelier.
George Mason earned a free kick in a dangerous area, and James Eliuda played in a second ball that found Thomelier at the back post who tucked in the first goal of the match.
The Patriots continued to control the game, but the Bison looked better in possession over the final 15 minutes and saw the half out down 1-0.
Bucknell controlled the second half with the better of opportunities along with some great defensive saves to hold the lead.
The first good opportunity resulted in the own goal to level the score 1-1. A defensive error gave Chayse Snyder the ball with a defender to beat, and he slid his pass to Riddell on the left side of the 18. Riddell pulled his shot just wide, but a defender put it into their own net on a failed clearance attempt.
Riddell was a pain for the Patriots defense, and he rode the momentum right to his first goal just minutes later. Riddell received the ball on the wing and beat two defenders as his dribbled to the middle of the field. He found space for the shot and smashed a curling effort into the top-right corner to put the Bison in front 2-1.
The Bison held onto the lead for the next 25 minutes until Permyashkin's goal to seal the deal. George Mason had a great opportunity to equalize 2-2, but the score remained 2-1 thanks to a heroic effort by Collin Sullivan. Martim Sereno beat Yerbury with his shot, but Sullivan scrambled back to the goal line to head the shot over the crossbar.
Defensive heroics by Collin! 🦸♂️ pic.twitter.com/Uc3MGZTyve
— Bucknell Men's Soccer (@Bucknell_MSOC) September 16, 2026
Bucknell continued to wreak havoc with their press late in the half and they were rewarded with Permyashkin's goal to double the lead. Freshmen Max Walsh and Grant Brokaw worked hard to dispossess the Patriots, and Selinsgrove native Colin Findlay got a final touch to send Permyashkin through on goal to make it 3-1.
It was a tense second half between the two sides with eight cards, seven of which came in the second half. George Mason's John Balkey received a red card after receiving a second yellow in the 87th minute.
Bucknell continues Patriot League action as Colgate comes to town on Saturday for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Emmitt Field.
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GMU
BUCK
Goals
1
3
Shots
10
9
Shots on Goal
4
2
Saves
0
2
Corners
3
0
Fouls
10
9
Scoring Plays
Gabin Thomelier (1)
Assisted By: James Eliuda
GOAL by GMU Thomelier, Gabin Assist by Eliuda, James.
26:03
0
GOAL by BUCK TEAM.
56:11
Hamish Riddell (1)
GOAL by BUCK Riddell, Hamish.
59:59
Viktor Permyashkin (1)
Assisted By: Colin Findlay
GOAL by BUCK Permyashkin, Viktor Assist by Findlay, Colin.
85:37
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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