No. 7 Bellevue Downs Men's Soccer in Opener

BELLEVUE, Neb. – Doane men's soccer opened the 2025 season on the road Thursday night, falling 4–0 to No. 7 Bellevue in the first-ever match at Renner-Dennis Outdoor Athletic Complex. Despite the scoreline, the Tigers showed stretches of resilience and determination against a nationally respected Bruins side.

Doane goalkeeper Curtis Oberg was tested early and often, finishing with nine saves, including several acrobatic stops that kept the Tigers within striking distance deep into the second half. Senior Mateo Garcia D'Elett registered the team's lone shot on goal, while Hamza Wadi and Mateo Jelicich provided attacking sparks that nearly broke through Bellevue's back line.

The Tigers trailed 2–0 at the break but continued to fight, pushing forward in the second half and forcing the Bruins to earn their chances. The Doane squad continued to battle to the final whistle—showing the grit and work rate that will be the backbone of their 2025 campaign.

Doane (0–1) now turns its attention to a trip to York on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 PM, where the Tigers look to build on the positives from their season debut.

Final Score: Bellevue 4, Doane 0

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