Tops Seeds Prevail in Men's Soccer Semifinals
Top-seeded Madonna and No. 2 seeded Indiana Tech defended its home turf on Saturday afternoon in Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference tournament semifinal action. The Crusaders of Madonna fended off a stout Lourdes attack and scored twice in the second half to win 2-0. Indiana Tech found the game-winner in the 87th minute to punch its ticket to the finals and keep its dream of seven-straight tournament titles alive.
Madonna def. Lourdes 2-0 | Box Score
On November 8, 2025, the Madonna Crusaders secured a spot in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) tournament finals by defeating the Lourdes Warriors 2-0 at Livonia, Mich. The match, crucial for advancing to the tournament's ultimate stage, was tightly contested with a scoreless first half indicating the intensity between the two teams.
Madonna broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute when Shadrack Omondi, expertly assisted by Jordy Lopez, found the net, setting the Crusaders ahead. The momentum sustained as Bernardo Teston expanded their lead with a second goal in the 85th minute, assisted by Juan Villareal. This sequence of events marked a late but decisive surge by Madonna.
Key contributors to Madonna's offensive efforts included Jordy Lopez, who not only provided an assist but also took multiple shots. On the defensive end, Afonso Henrique played a significant role, attesting to his skills with 5 saves that ensured a shutout and secured Madonna's victory in this pivotal semifinal showdown against Lourdes. Despite the loss, Benjamin Godard of Lourdes showcased an impressive effort, making 9 saves, including a remarkable penatly kick save, and maintaining a resilient defense throughout the game.
Indiana Tech def. UNOH 1-0 | Box Score
In a fiercely contested WHAC Tournament semifinals on November 8, 2025, the Indiana Tech Warriors edged out the Northwestern Ohio Racers in a tight 1-0 victory at the Warrior Athletic Field in Fort Wayne, Ind. This critical win propels the Warriors into the championship round, highlighting their solid performance on both ends of the pitch.
The match remained deadlock at 0-0 until the late stages, showcasing a strong defensive display from both teams. The sole goal of the match came at the 86th minute, a pivotal moment that decided the day's outcome. Filip Maksimovic, forward for Indiana Tech, found the back of the net with an expertly timed strike, assisted by Gui Moreira. This late-game heroics not only intensified the drama but also secured the Warriors' advancement in the tournament.
Key contributors in the game included Gui Moreira, who provided the crucial assist to Maksimovic, and goalkeeper Cuba Grant, who made two significant saves to maintain the clean sheet for Indiana Tech. These performances were pivotal in deciding an otherwise evenly matched contest and demonstrated Indiana Tech's balanced team strength.