University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the El Dorado Golden Hawks. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 20-14 to the Golden Hawks when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
University's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Arden Marchiorlatti, who picked up 133 receiving yards and one score. Carson Cruz was another key player, having thrown for 278 yards and onetouchdown.
While University came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for El Dorado: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 44%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Charlotte Beckman and Selin Haytoglu, who each logged one passes deflected. University wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 66.7%.
University's defense didn't let Victoria Correa., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Natalia Anania.
University's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for El Dorado, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
University wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 6-0 victory against Crean Lutheran on the 20th. As for El Dorado, they have also already played their next game, a 44-0 win against Mayfair on the 20th.
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