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Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Thrilling 3-2 Victory Secures Third Straight Win for Men's Soccer Against Lawrence Tech

Rookie Jack Pelton shines with two goals in the victory

SYLVANIA, Ohio (LourdesAthletics.com) -- The Lourdes University men's soccer team continued their winning streak with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Lawrence Tech on Saturday afternoon at Wildcat Stadium. Despite a tough challenge from the visitors, the Gray Wolves showed resilience, with rookie Jack Pelton leading the charge by scoring two key goals to secure the win.

The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference victory improved the Gray Wolves league record to 5-1-1, good for third in the conference standings. Their overall record sits at 6-5-2 for the 2024 season. 

Pelton scored the game-winning goal late in the first half, finishing off a perfectly placed pass from senior defender Eli Bride to give the Gray Wolves a 1-0 lead over Lawrence Tech.

Pelton struck again early in the second half, this time with an assist from senior Federico Reali, doubling Lourdes' advantage to 2-0. Lawrence Tech responded with a goal in the 80th minute, cutting the lead in half, but Bride quickly restored the two-goal cushion, scoring his second career goal just moments later.

With the match seemingly in hand, a late foul in the box gave the Blue Devils a penalty kick, which they converted to pull within one in the final seconds. Despite the tense finish, the Gray Wolves held on for the 3-2 victory. 

Match Notes:
  • Lourdes men's soccer is enjoying a four-game, undefeated streak as the team tied with Northwestern Ohio, Sept. 28, before defeating Cornerstone, Oct. 5, and Siena Heights, Oct. 9, at home prior to tonight's victory. 
  • The Gray Wolves currently stand third in the WHAC standings with their impressive 5-1-1 league record.
  • With the win, the team has matched the same amount of wins from the previous season with six. Additionally, the 2024 campaign marks the eighth season with six-plus wins and the fifth consecutive. 
  • Pelton secured two goals in a single match for the first time in his young career. The two goals in a single match by the same player mark as the first for the program since the 2022 campaign.
  • Additionally, the freshman has contributed a total eight points with his three goals and two assists in his rookie campaign. 
  • Bride scored his second collegiate goal with his strike in the second half, his second in a row. Additionally, the helper marked the senior's third assist of his career. 

Up Next: 
Lourdes will return to action Wednesday, Oct. 16, as the Gray Wolves travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., for a 3 pm meeting with the Cardinals of Concordia University. 

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