LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Bellarmine University men's soccer team is entering a pivotal stretch in Great Lakes Valley Conference play where achieving a successful result is imperative. To that end, it would be prudent for the Knights to lean heavily on their seniors, of whom success has followed since the day most of them arrived on campus as freshmen.

Two of Bellarmine's final three regular-season home games will take place this weekend, as the Knights (4-6-1, 2-5-1 GLVC) will welcome Drury (8-2-0, 6-2-0) at 6:30 p.m. (ET) on Friday and Missouri S&T (3-5-2, 2-4-2) at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday to Owsley B. Frazier Stadium. The latter contest against the Miners has been designated as BU's Senior Day. Fans unable to attend the games may follow them on live stats.

Bellarmine's crop of seniors has put together one of the successful four-year runs in program history. When most were freshmen and then sophomores at BU, the Knights ran off back-to-back 10-win campaigns, and another winning season followed last year as Bellarmine totaled eight victories.

The seven players who will be honored on Senior Day don't want to end their respective careers on an unsatisfying note and are intent on leading the Knights as they aim for a GLVC Tournament bid. Here's a look at their respective tenures at Bellarmine:

Matt Coffey, defender: After spending two years at Lipscomb, Coffey transferred to Bellarmine and took ownership of a starting spot during his junior year. The native of Versailles, Kentucky, helped the Knights allow the fourth-fewest goals in school history last season. Coffee has been a fixture in the starting lineup this season. Off the field, the business administration major has been recognized as an Academic All-GLVC selection on multiple occasions.
--BU Head Coach Tim Chastonay on Coffey: "Matt had to deal with a number of injuries after transferring to Bellarmine. He worked hard and earned a regular spot in our starting group over the last two seasons. His progress is a great example to the rest of our players on what it takes to earn your spot. Matt also does very well in the classroom."

Brycen Howard, midfielder: Howard transferred to Bellarmine as a junior and his impact on the program was immediate. The native of Crestwood, Kentucky, secured a spot in the starting lineup from the get-go and led the team in assists in 2013 with four. A defensive-minded midfielder, Howard helped the Knights rank as the fourth-best goal-stopping unit in school history last season. This year, he is once again a mainstay in the starting lineup for the Knights.
--Coach Chastonay on Howard: "Brycen made an impact right away after transferring in to Bellarmine. He is a sure-footed, dependable central midfield player that has played at a high level all his life. Brycen is the player we look to play through in the midfield and shows a very intelligent mind for the game. He has passion for the game and could make a good coach one day. He has done a great job in the classroom as well."

Joshua Hubert, forward: Hubert has attained Academic All-GLVC status every year of his collegiate career at Bellarmine. In 2012, the native of St. Louis scored the first goal of his tenure with the Knights against former GLVC rival Kentucky Wesleyan. This season, he recorded an assist in a 5-0 romp over GLVC opponent St. Joseph's.
--Coach Chastonay on Hubert: "Josh has been a tremendous student-athlete here at Bellarmine. He had to overcome injuries early in his career and has given us solid minutes up front. His game last weekend against Lewis really lifted our team and showed he could really contribute. He is a true example of what it means to be a student-athlete and has been a great teammate."

Blake Hunter, goalkeeper: A four-year starter, Hunter ranks among the most accomplished goalies in the history of the men's soccer program. Heading into this season, the Novi, Michigan, native was the program's all-time leader in goals-against average and second in save percentage and shutouts. In addition, Hunter holds the team's single-season record for goals-against average at 0.73 in 2012, and he's ranked in the top 10 in that category on the all-time list every year thus far with the Knights. Behind his work protecting the net, the Knights allowed the fewest goals in school history in 2012 and the fourth fewest in 2013.
--Coach Chastonay on Hunter: "Blake established himself as our starting keeper his freshman season and has never looked back. He is a great shot stopper and is very technically sound. He has saved our team so many times throughout his four years. The backline and coaching staff always feel we have a chance when Blake is in the goal. His records are no surprise and he has been a huge reason for the success of our program."

Jacob Kaye, forward: Kaye has played in 50 games over his four-year tenure at Bellarmine. As a freshman, the native of Essex, England, scored two goals against Findlay in the first start of his career. In that debut season, Kaye went on to record 14 points behind five goals and four assists. During his junior year, he scored the lone goal in a critical 1-0 victory over Maryville that helped propel the Knights into the GLVC Tournament.
--Coach Chastonay on Kaye: "Jacob possesses a good deal of skill and has shown the ability to score goals throughout his career. He had some very solid games as a freshman and showed how dangerous he could be. His game-winner last year against Maryville put us in the postseason and his penetrating run in the box against Truman this year (that resulted in a goal off a penalty kick in a 2-1 win) got us back in the game. We need his goal-scoring ability as we enter the last few weeks of our season."

Kai Qualah, forward: One of the more athletic players in program history known for his gravity-defying vertical leaps on head balls, Qualah has saved his best for his last season with the Knights. With several games still remaining, the senior forward has already set a new career high for goals and tied his best mark for points. The Louisville native has logged nearly 30 starts over his career at BU while accounting for a dozen goals.
--Coach Chastonay on Qualah: "Kai is easily the best overall athlete I have ever coached here at Bellarmine. We rely on Kai and his athleticism so heavily in many areas of the field. He has worked his way through the program and has established himself as an integral part of the team. Kai has scored some great goals throughout his career, and we will need a few more as we close out the season. Kai is just as successful in the classroom."

Dan Schiavi, midfielder: Schiavi has been a model of consistency over his four years at Bellarmine and ranks among the most decorated Knights in recent history. A native of Bourne, England, and a four-year starter, Schiavi has been selected to the All-Midwest Region team the last two seasons along with garnering All-GLVC honors for both his work on the field and for his studies. The standout midfielder either led or was second on the team in both goals and points in each of his first three seasons with the Knights. As a junior, he topped the team in both categories. This year, Schiavi is once again leading the team in points and has posted five goals.
--Coach Chastonay on Schiavi: "Dan will go down as one of the best players to ever play at Bellarmine. His skills and knowledge of the game are second to none. His commitment level to bettering himself is a great example to all of our players. He has done a great job in his playmaking role and has also shown the ability to score goals. He competes in the classroom as well. I have no doubt Dan can find a spot playing at the next level."