In a tight conference soccer match held on October 15, 2025, the Crusaders faced off against the Northwestern Ohio Racers in Lima, Ohio. Despite a hard-fought battle, the Crusaders fell to the Racers with a final score of 1-0.

The only goal of the match came from Northwestern Ohio's Vivian Purmonen, who found the net with an assist from Mathilda Berg Karlss. This score was recorded in the first half and eventually proved to be the game-winning goal. The Crusaders strived for an equalizer throughout the game but were unable to penetrate the Racers' defense. The halftime score reflected a 1-0 lead for Northwestern Ohio, which remained unchanged till the final whistle.

Defensively, the Crusaders saw a strong performance from their goalie, Araya Shulaw, who was instrumental in keeping the scoreline tight despite the offensive pressure from the Racers. On the opposing side, Sophia Eisner guarded the goal for Northwestern Ohio and contributed to their clean sheet for the day.

Looking ahead, the Madonna University Crusaders are set to face Lawrence Tech University on October 18, 2025, at Blue Devil Stadium in Southfield, Michigan at 4:00 PM. The Crusaders, with a season record of 6-6-3 overall and 4-2-2 in the conference, look to bounce back and secure a win in their upcoming match. The team continues to prepare rigorously, hoping to improve their standings as the season progresses.