FORT WAYNE, Ind. - IWU Academy Men's Soccer suffered a 3-1 defeat to Indiana Tech on Thursday, October 15, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Indiana Tech made an early breakthrough, finding the back of the net inside the opening 10 minutes to take a 1-0 lead. The hosts controlled much of the play throughout the first half, while the Wildcats struggled to establish a foothold in the contest. Despite their efforts, IWU went into the break trailing by a single goal.

Indiana Tech maintained its intensity after the restart and doubled its advantage, putting the Wildcats under further pressure. IWU responded with a goal of its own as Gabe Carrao broke through on goal, went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, and calmly slotted the ball into the net to reduce the deficit to 2-1. With momentum building, the Wildcats pushed forward in search of an equalizer. However, Indiana Tech capitalized on the space left behind, scoring a third goal to restore its two-goal advantage and seal a 3-1 victory. The defeat leaves the Wildcats facing a decisive final fixture of the season, with a victory required against Huntington to keep their season alive.

Coach's Corner

Following the match, Head Coach Justin Devlin reflected on the performance and acknowledged the quality of the opposition. "It just wasn't our night. Indiana Tech played a great game and deserved the three points. It's back to the drawing board as we prepare for our final game of the season against Huntington, where we must win to keep our season alive."

Final Score

IWU Academy 1, Indiana Tech 3

Goals: Gabe Carrao

Next Match

The Wildcats travel to Huntington on Tuesday, October 20, for their final game of the season against Huntington University. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM. With their season on the line, IWU will look to regroup, respond, and deliver a strong performance in a must-win encounter.




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