GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Calvin opened its 2025 campaign on a losing note, falling to Milwaukee School of Engineering 5-1 Friday night at Calvin Soccer Stadium.

Calvin carried the pressure in the opening minutes, nearly scoring on a shot from the right side of the box. MSOE goalie Asher Harris had a leaping stab to thwart the scoring chance. Moments later MSOE punched back twice, scoring in the sixth and then again in the seventh minute of play to take a stunning 2-0 lead.

The visiting Raiders (1-0-0) added goals in the 18^th and 25^th minute to build a 4-0 lead. The Knights (0-1-0) broke through for a goal in the 30^th minute as junior Matt Torrell (Webster, N.Y. /The Charles Finney School ) pounced on a rebound off a corner kick by senior Jonah Meyer-Crothers (Sylvania, Oh./Sylvania Northview HS) and banged a shot inside the far post.

Trailing 4-1, Calvin pushed for another goal early in the second half but MSOE stymied the comeback bid with a goal in the in the 61^st minute off the foot of Nico Picha. The goal was Picha's second of the game.

MSOE finished with a 12-8 shots at goal advantage. Senior Zac Moore (Pilesgrove, N.J./Woodstown) had four saves in goal for the Knights.

COACHES COMMENT: "Credit MSOE for playing well, capitalizing on scoring chances and getting the result tonight," said Calvin men's soccer coach Ryan Souders. "We learned a lot about ourselves tonight. We have a great deal of work to do and not much time to prepare as we get ready for a tough Ohio Wesleyan side tomorrow night."

NEXT UP: Calvin will host Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Calvin Soccer Stadium.