DELAWARE, Ohio - The Wittenberg Tigers always give Ohio Wesleyan, the perennial North Coast Athletic Conference bully, a run for its money, and Tuesday's game on the Battling Bishops' home field was no different. OWU, ranked in the top five nationally and showing all signs of gearing up for another run at a national championship, squeaked past the unheralded Tigers, 1-0.

Wittenberg dropped to 6-4-3 overall and 3-1 in the NCAC, but the Tigers remain in control of their own destiny in the conference regular season title chase despite the loss. Ohio Wesleyan moved to 13-0 and 4-0 respectively.

Ohio Wesleyan scored the game-winner in the 56th minute after a scoreless first half. The Tigers picked up 10 saves from junior goalkeeper Adam Horrocks, who faced 21 Bishops shots. Wittenberg attempted 11 in the game. OWU held a similar advantage in corner kicks, attempting 11 to Wittenberg's four.