MARQUETTE, Mich. - On September 6, 2025, the Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils Men's Soccer team faced off against the Northern Michigan Wildcats at the NMU Soccer Field in Marquette, Michigan. The closely contested match saw the Blue Devils fall short with a final score of 2-1 in favor of the Wildcats.
In the first half, Northern Michigan took the lead with a goal scored in the 34th minute, marking a challenging start for the Blue Devils. The halftime score stood at Northern Michigan 1-0 Lawrence Tech, setting the stage for a critical recovery in the second half.
The comeback hopes for Lawrence Tech were ignited when
Pablo Calvo scored an equalizing goal in the 49th minute of the second half, assisted skillfully by
Alexander Prenkocevic. However, the Wildcats regained their lead with a decisive goal at the 71st minute. Despite strong efforts, including seven saves by goalie
Daniel Manolache, the Blue Devils could not alter the outcome by the final whistle.
As the Blue Devils continue their season with a record of 0-4-0, they look forward to their next challenge against the University of Saint Francis in Indiana on September 10, 2025. The game will take place at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing another opportunity for the team to strive for their first win of the season.