ROCKFORD, Ill. -- The Rockford University men's soccer team closed out the 2026 season with a home match against the Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks on Wednesday afternoon. Tech came away with the 3-0 victory.
Tech outshot RU, 24-6, and also put more shots on the net, 8-1.
Reigning NACC Defensive Player of the Week,
Wesley Pritzlaff, split time in goal with
Isaiah Batres. They combined for five saves.
It didn't take long for the Scarlet Hawks to strike. Cal Graham headed in a ricochet off the crossbar in the 6th minute to put Tech up one.
The Regent offense struggled to maintain possession. Illinois Tech scored once more in the first half, taking a 2-0 lead into halftime.
Rockford was unable to find the back of the net in the final 45.
Ian Jurgensen came the closest, having his shot saved by Colin Thomas.
The Scarlet Hawks tacked on one more to extend their final margin of victory to three.
This was the final game of the 2026 Rockford men's soccer season. Thanks to everyone who supported throughout the year.
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