SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- The Lawrence Tech men's soccer team hosted Madonna Wednesday night, falling 4-3 in a comeback attempt. The Blue Devils record is now 3-5-2 overall and 1-1-2 in Conference, while the Crusaders record is now 8-1-2 overall and 5-0-0 in conference.   

Senior keeper Ian Janus started the game for the Blue Devils, making 3 saves on the Crusaders 7 shots on goal. 

The Blue Devils stuck first at the 14:23 mark when sophomore Pedro Roses rushed the ball up the field and passed it over to senior Tiago Troyano as he ripped a shot passed the Crusaders goalkeeper. The Crusaders struck right back at the 31:06 minute mark to tie the game back up. Madonna broke the tie at the 42:12 minute mark, as the Blue Devils headed into the second half down 2-1. The Crusaders came out hot in the second half striking at the 49:31 minute mark and once again just about 6 minutes later, making that four unanswered goals. The Blue Devils were able to get another goal on the board from junior Guillermo Garcia at the 67:15 minute mark with the help from senior Reece Still. The Blue Devils with the attempt to come back, with the freshman's first collegiate goal, Alexander Prenkocevic, from fifth year senior Gonzalo Ferrando passing the ball over to him. The Blue Devils dominated the second half but were unable to complete the comeback.  
        

The Blue Devils will be back in action Saturday, hosting new WHAC opponent, Defiance, for a 4pm kickoff.