ROCKFORD, Ill. - In a closely contested match on September 10, 2025, at Sam Greeley Field, Beloit College (2-2-1, 0-0-0 MWC) battled Rockford University (1-2-1, 0-0-0 NACC) to a 1-1 tie.

The Buccaneers displayed an aggressive attack throughout the game, outshooting Rockford University 31 to 11. In the first half, the Buccaneers had 14 shots compared to Rockford's 4. This offensive pressure continued into the second half, with Beloit taking 17 shots to Rockford's 7. Of these shots, Beloit managed 11 shots on target, forcing Rockford's goalkeeper Wesley Pritzlaff to make 10 saves.

Key players for Beloit College included Matteo Jijon (Wilmette, IL), who had 5 shots with 2 on target, and Serhat Ayebe (Izmir, Turkey), who contributed 6 shots with 2 on target and scored Beloit's equalizer in the 88th minute. Eziah Hernandez (New Mexico) also added 4 shots with 1 on target.

The Regents opened the scoring in the first half, with Rejhan Jakupi finding the net in the 26th minute, assisted by Lane Mendoza. Beloit College continued to press, and their persistence paid off late in the game when Ayebe scored an unassisted goal in the 88th minute, evening the score and securing the tie for the Buccaneers.

The Bucs return to the pitch on Saturday, September 13th an 12pm. They will host the Falcons of Concordia (Wis.) at the Strong Complex Soccer Field.