SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - In a thrilling conference match, Lawrence Tech University's Blue Devils snatched a late victory against Michigan-Dearborn Wolverines, finishing with a score of 2-1 on October 23, 2024, in Southfield, Michigan.
The match was evenly poised at halftime, with both teams locked at 1-1. Senior
Reece Still opened the scoring for the Blue Devils at 12:20, thanks to an assist from freshman
Alexander Prenkocevic, setting an early pace in the game. The Wolverines managed to equalize, keeping the suspense intact until the late stages of the match.
The deciding moment came when sophomore
Timotej Murcko, delivered a stunning performance by scoring the winning goal at 81:27, assisted by senior
Guillermo Garcia. Murcko's goal was his fourth shot of the match, three of which were on target, underscoring his critical role in the victory.
Goalkeeper senior
Goncalo Duraes faced only one goal against him throughout the match, reflecting a relatively quiet day at the net. Both
Alexander Prenkocevic and
Guillermo Garcia were instrumental, each notching an assist that contributed significantly to the team's success.
The Blue Devils, now standing with a record of 6 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws, look forward to their next challenge against the University of Northwestern Ohio on October 26, 2024, at Racer Soccer Field. With the season progressing, every match counts, and the Blue Devils aim to maintain their winning momentum.