LIMA, Oh. - On October 25, 2025, the Lawrence Tech University Men's Soccer team, also known as the Blue Devils, faced a tough conference game against the Northwestern Ohio Racers at Racer Stadium in Lima, Ohio. The match concluded with the Racers securing a 2-0 victory over the Blue Devils.

The game started with Northwestern Ohio establishing a strong presence on the field. Lawrence Tech's goalkeeper, Goncalo Duraes, faced challenging moments from the outset. The Racers took the lead early in the first half with a goal from Jayson Janofski at the 7-minute mark, assisted by Alfie Roffey. The Blue Devils struggled to find an answer to the Racers' offense, which continued to press forward. Before the halftime whistle, Northwestern Ohio doubled their advantage with a second goal scored by Eguzki Hashimoto at 39:19, ensuring they held a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime.

Despite a spirited effort in the second half, Lawrence Tech was unable to breach the Racers' defense, led by goalkeeper Alexandre Urbina Torres. The match did not see any additional goals, and Northwestern Ohio maintained their lead to claim the victory with a final score of 2-0.

The standout performance of the day came from Eguzki Hashimoto, who not only scored a goal but also significantly contributed to his team's success throughout the match. Jayson Janofski was noted for scoring the game-winning goal, further solidifying Northwestern Ohio's overall performance.

Moving forward, Lawrence Tech will look to rebound from this setback. Their next soccer match is yet to be announced with the date being November 1, 2025 and the opponent still to be determined. The Blue Devils' current season stands at 8 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws overall, with a conference record of 7-2-1.