SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - In an intense college soccer face-off at Blue Devils Stadium, Lawrence Tech University's Blue Devils rallied to tie with the Cleary Cougars 1-1 on October 19, 2024. The match, witnessed by a spirited crowd, saw each team defending vigorously, culminating in a draw that reflected the closely matched skills on the field.

The Cougars initially took the lead with a goal from Morgan Vanos at the 30:24 mark. Despite trailing at halftime, the Blue Devils equalized late in the second period, thanks to freshman Naiara Ripoll's decisive goal at 82:45. Senior Sydney Schnurstein, Lawrence Tech's goalie, made two crucial saves, while her counterpart, Tara McGrath from Cleary, was kept busy with six saves throughout the match.

The game had its tense moments, notably when Lawrence Tech's freshman Isabella Deveroux and Cleary's Tamara Trumic were each handed yellow cards, adding to the fiercely competitive spirit of the matchup. The draw changes Lawrence Tech's season record to 4 wins, 7 losses, and 4 draws. With conference standings in the balance, each match result is crucial as the season progresses.

Looking ahead, the Blue Devils will travel to Dearborn, Michigan for their next game against Michigan-Dearborn on October 23, 2024. The team will be keen to capitalize on the momentum from this draw and seek a victory to improve their standing in the league.