Lewis University Men's Soccer Team Wins Season Opener Against Purdue Northwest Pride

Strategic Insights -

The Lewis University men's soccer team began their 2025 season with a 3-0 victory over the Purdue Northwest Pride on the road this Thursday. Sophomore Jaden Jaime scored the first goal of the season for Lewis, assisted by Roman Hernandez, while Carson Czosnyka and Mario Ramirez added two more goals in the second half. Freshman Yoan Zagorov played a full 90 minutes in goal, allowing no goals on three shots. The win marks the fifth consecutive year that Lewis has opened the season against the Pride, with an all-time record of 5-2-1 against Purdue Northwest.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lewis University men's soccer team won their season opener against Purdue Northwest Pride with a 3-0 score.
  • Sophomore Jaden Jaime scored the first goal of the season for Lewis, assisted by Roman Hernandez.
  • Carson Czosnyka and Mario Ramirez added two more goals in the second half to give Lewis a 3-0 lead.
  • Freshman Yoan Zagorov played a full 90 minutes in goal, allowing no goals on three shots.
  • Lewis held a 1-0 lead at halftime and continued to dominate the match in the second half.
  • The Lewis defense came up big, fighting off any chance at a Purdue Northwest comeback.
  • Hernandez tied his total assist count from the 2024 campaign with two in Thursday's contest against the Pride.
  • Jaime and Ramirez scored their first ever collegiate goals in the match.
  • Zagorov earned his first collegiate career shutout in his Lewis debut in front of the net.
  • Several Freshmen made their Lewis debut, including Lucas Lloyd, Gabriel Burga, Simon Blaesdahl, Faustin Wilson, and Pacifique Ndayishimiye.

Statistics:

  • Lewis University men's soccer team won 3 times and lost 0 in the 2025 season opener.
  • Sophia Jaden Jaime scored 1 goal and Roman Hernandez scored 1 assist.
  • Carson Czosnyka and Mario Ramirez scored 2 more goals in the second half.
  • Freshman Yoan Zagorov played 90 minutes in goal, allowed 0 goals on 3 shots.
  • Lewis University held a 1-0 lead at halftime and continued to dominate the match in the second half.
  • Purdue Northwest Pride had 3 shot attempts in the match.

Sources:

  • Lewis University Athletics
  • The Herald (IL)