On September 20, 2025, the Madonna Crusaders faced off against the Aquinas Saints in a pivotal regular season women's soccer game held in Grand Rapids. The Crusaders, striving to turn around their current record of 2-4-1, 0-1 in conference play, were unable to secure a win against a determined Aquinas team.

The match commenced with the Saints gaining an early advantage, which set the tone for the remainder of the game. The first half ended with Aquinas leading 1-0, thanks to a goal by Abigail Kramer, who was also the evening's game-winning goal scorer. Emily Gignac assisted on one of the goals, contributing to the Saints' offensive efforts.

Despite strong defensive efforts led by goalie Araya Shulaw, who made seven crucial saves, the Crusaders could not fend off the persistent attack from Aquinas. The Saints further capitalized in the second half, with additional goals from Catherine Hoff and Kiersen Korienek, bringing the final score to 3-0 in favor of Aquinas.

The Madonna Crusaders are looking to rebound from this setback as they prepare for their next game on September 24, 2025, against the Defiance Yellowjackets in Defiance, Ohio. The Crusaders will be focusing on refining their strategies and enhancing team cohesion in pursuit of a better outcome in the upcoming matches.