The Lakers started hot on Wednesday in Mason City, where they faced NIACC in their first of two meetings for the 2023 season. Philmour Virgo found Lander Gonzalez on the square pass across the six-yard box for the first goal of the game. The Titans then equalized just one minute into the second half. It wasn't long, though, before second-half substitute defender Matheus Loreto scored two goals in the span of two minutes, giving The Lakers the 3-1 win at full-time.

The Lakers are now 5-1 on the season. Next up for The Lakers is a road trip down to Ottumwa to face Indian Hills on Saturday, September 9th, at 3:30pm CST. Stream the game live using the Veo Live app or on GoHills TV.