Payne Tech's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Irvington Blue Knights an 8-0 shutout. Considering Payne Tech have won three matches by more than seven goals this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

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| 09/18/25 - Home | 8-0 W |
| 09/25/24 - Home | 1-4 L |
| 09/21/23 - Away | 4-1 W |
| 09/13/21 - Away | 1-3 L |
| 09/10/19 - Away | 1-2 L |
The win got Payne Tech back to even at 3-3. As for Irvington, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-3-1.
Payne Tech will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Orange at 4:00 p.m. on October 2. As for Irvington, they are taking a road trip to challenge Newark Tech on Thursday.
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