Wittenberg Women’s Soccer Battle With Ohio Wesleyan Ends in Draw
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Team Stats
Ohio Wesleyan
| Game Statistics | Ohio Wesleyan | Wittenberg |
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| Shots (on goal) | 10 (6) | 19 (12) |
| Saves | 9 | 4 |
| Fouls | 10 | 5 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 6 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
Springfield, OH – Sitting pretty in the second period, it looked like Wittenberg's women's soccer team was going to put another 'W' in the books. However, Ohio Wesleyan had other thoughts in a North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) battle Saturday night, Oct. 11, under the lights at Edwards-Maurer Field.
Up 2-0 with just over 30 minutes left to play, Wittenberg couldn't stave off a tough offensive attack by the Bishops, only to see its lead turn into a 2-2 draw.
Ohio Wesleyan scored its first goal at the 53:17 mark of the second half, less than two minutes after Wittenberg had extended its lead to 2-0, and then hit No. 2 on a free kick from just outside the penalty area a little more than four minutes later to knot things up and secure a tie against the Tigers. Caroline Stupp (Waynesville, OH / Waynesville) tried to break the tie on a high right shot with just over five minutes remaining, but the Ohio Wesleyan goalkeeper was able to make the save.
Alex Hill (Powell, OH / Olentangy Liberty) had a great night for the Tigers, scoring both of their goals. Her first was a high right shot past the goalie just 16 seconds into the game off an assist by Courtney Lindgren (Maineville, OH / Kings). Her second goal came in the second period at the 51:56 mark and was a low center score off a brilliant assist by Sarah Deaton (Monroe, OH / Monroe).
With the tie, Wittenberg goes to 6-1-5 overall and 2-0-1 in the NCAC standings, good for seven points and a narrow lead over John Carroll. Ohio Wesleyan goes to 3-4-6 overall and 0-0-2 in the NCAC.
Team Leaders
- Hill had two goals, five shots, and four on goal.
- Deaton had three shots, one on goal, and one assist.
- Lindgren had one assist.
- Goalkeeper Lily Winkle (Cynthiana, KY / Harrison County) registered four saves.
Team Comparison
- Wittenberg had 19 shots, 12 on goal, six corner kicks, four saves, and five fouls.
- Ohio Wesleyan had 10 shots, six on goal, no corner kicks, 10 saves, and 11 fouls.
Up Next
The Tigers will be back in action on Friday, Oct. 17, playing at home against Kenyon at 7 p.m. It will be Senior Recognition Day.
Written By: Cindy Holbrook