SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - In a high-stakes WHAC Quarterfinals face-off, the Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils were unable to secure a win against Aquinas College, concluding the game with a 19-9 defeat on April 22, 2025, in Southfield, Michigan.
The first half saw the Blue Devils trailing as Aquinas took an early lead, ending the half at 9-4. The Saints maintained their momentum throughout the game, ultimately clinching the victory. Key players for Lawrence Tech included junior
Brendan Shinavier, who netted 3 goals, followed by graduate student
Eli Lozinski and freshmen
Luke Gannon, each contributing 2 goals. Additional scorers were senior
Jacob Cianci and senior
Grady Holmes, each with one goal. Assists were provided by Lozinski, Holmes, junior
Eli Gerhart, and Shinavier, showcasing a collaborative effort from the team.
In goal, freshmen
Dylan Porter made a commendable effort with 14 saves. The match also witnessed
Brendan Shinavier putting Lawrence Tech on the scoreboard first, establishing an early but transient lead. Despite the loss, the Blue Devils displayed a resilient team spirit and a strong finish to their season with a record of 9-5 overall and 4-3 in the conference.