During a 2-0 week for FDU, Bartels tallied three points off a goal and an assist as the Knights clinched their spot in the 2026 NEC Men’s Soccer Championship. The senior midfielder netted the game-winning goal in FDU’s 1-0 win at New Haven on Sunday night. He found the back of the net off a cross from Matt Giraldo in the middle of the box to put the Knights ahead in the 59th minute. Bartels also dished an assist during a 3-1 victory over Central Connecticut on Thursday night. The Stafford, VA native is the third FDU athlete to be tabbed NEC Player of the Week this season. The Knights will be making a NEC Tournament appearance for the eighth time in the past nine years.