Stevens battled hard for a full 80 minutes but ultimately fell 1–0 to Hofstra in a tightly contested matchup where one moment made the difference.
From the start, Stevens showed strong organization and defensive discipline, limiting Hofstra's attacking opportunities and keeping the game under control. The Ducks stayed compact, communicated well in the
back, and consistently broke up plays in the midfield. Hofstra maintained possession for stretches, but Stevens' defensive shape made it difficult for them to generate any real chances. Stevens also showed flashes going forward, building through the midfield and creating a few promising sequences, though they were unable to produce a decisive final ball. The first half ended scoreless, with both teams struggling to find a breakthrough. The deadlock was finally broken in the 68th minute. On one of their few clear opportunities, Hofstra capitalized on a quick attacking move, slipping a pass through the defensive line and finishing cleanly to take a 1–0 lead. Despite the setback, Stevens responded with urgency and pushed forward in search of an equalizer. The Ducks increased their pressure late in the game, earning set pieces and forcing Hofstra to defend deeper. A late chance in the final minutes nearly leveled the score, but the shot went just wide, preserving Hofstra's lead. While the result didn't go their way, Stevens delivered a strong overall performance, holding Hofstra in check for most of the match and showing resilience throughout. In the end, a single moment proved decisive in an otherwise evenly played game