In a closely contested regular-season soccer game held on September 6, 2025, the Madonna University Crusaders hosted the Huntington Foresters at Livonia, Mich. With overcast skies and a mild temperature of 65 degrees, conditions were optimal for a spirited match.
The game began with both teams displaying solid defensive and offensive skills. As the minutes ticked on, the tension built until the Madonna Crusaders broke the deadlock.
Alex Peytoureau, assisted skillfully by
Jordy Lopez, managed to slot the ball past the Huntington goalie in the 38th minute. This goal proved to be the decisive moment of the match. By halftime, the Crusaders maintained a narrow lead with the scoreboard reading Madonna 1, Huntington 0.
Throughout the second half, both teams fought hard to assert dominance. Huntington sought an equalizer, but Madonna's goalkeeper,
Afonso Henrique, was in excellent form, successfully thwarting all of Huntington's attempts. The deft defending by the Crusaders ensured that the score remained unchanged till the end. The match concluded with a final score of Madonna 1, Huntington 0, marking a victory for the Crusaders.
This win maintains the Madonna Crusaders' perfect start to the season, improving their record to 5-0-0. Their next challenge is on the road against No. 6 ranked Indiana Wesleyan on September 10, 2025, in Marion, Ind. The Crusaders will be looking to carry forward their momentum and secure another important victory.