In an exciting conference soccer affair, the Madonna Crusaders Men's Soccer team dominated the Siena Heights Saints with a decisive 4-1 victory on September 27, 2025. The match, held in Livonia, Mich., under sunny conditions, saw both teams locked at a 1-1 score by halftime before Madonna pulled ahead in the second half.
The game began aggressively with Madonna taking the lead at 17:05 through
Ryushin Hirami, assisted by
Daniel Watkins. The Saints responded as Lucca Martinez equalized at 30:52, setting the halftime score to a tense 1-1 draw. As the second half unfolded, Madonna's
Brady Titsworth regained the lead for his team by netting the game-winning goal at 66:41, once again assisted by Watkins. Shortly thereafter,
Shadrack Omondi extended the lead to 3-1 with a goal at 69:39, assisted by Jhonnier Torres.
Bernardo Teston sealed the victory with a late goal at 79:56, assisted by
Marco Palushaj.
Defensively, Madonna's goalkeeper
Afonso Henrique, displayed commendable skills throughout the match. On the offensive front,
Daniel Watkins had a notable performance with two assists, contributing significantly to the Crusaders' victory. As the season progresses, Madonna's next challenge is scheduled against Indiana Tech on October 1 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Currently, the Crusaders bolster an impressive record of 9-0-1, shaping up as strong contenders in the conference.