Saint Francis Unable to Slow Down Madonna
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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(RV) Madonna (4-0-0, 0-0-0) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
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Saint Francis (Ind.) (1-3-0, 0-0-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Madonna University (4-0) wasted no time grabbing the lead, scoring just 50 seconds into the match when Jordy Lopez found the back of the net unassisted. Lopez struck again in the 49th minute to double the lead before the Crusaders added two more goals in the final 20 minutes. Jhonnier Torres converted in the 74th minute off a setup from Ryushin Hirami, and Ryan Rowland closed the scoring in the 84th minute.
Despite the final score, Saint Francis generated offensive chances with 10 total shots, including seven on target. Wesley Kashenje and Paul Scheifele each recorded shots on frame. Crusaders goalkeepers Afonso Henrique and Alvaro Lopez combined for six saves to keep SF off the board.
Cougars goalkeeper Kevin Wachiaya Onelius faced constant pressure, making five saves on nine shots on goal.
Up next, Saint Francis men's soccer (1-3, 0-0 CL) will travel to Lourdes University on Saturday, September 6, for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis, recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution, has 21 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships. Approximately 1,800 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.
