Ben McAnnis- Entenman

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - On a chilly October night, while most of the campus was away on fall break, the Tiger men's soccer team competed against one of the toughest opponents on the 2006 schedule. Wittenberg hung in there with the Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops, ranked in the top 10 nationally and the North Coast Athletic Conference perennial powerhouse, before the Bishops pulled away late for a 2-0.

The game was neck and neck until midway through the second half when Ohio Wesleyan forward lodged his first goal of the game into the back of the net, off a deflected header by a teammate. Once the Bishops gained the lead there was no turning back. A little more than two minutes later, an Ohio Wesleyan midfielder headed the ball into the back of the net off a cross from his teammate.

The Tigers, who trailed in total shots 11-9 for the game overall, picked up five saves from junior goalkeeper Ben McAnnis-Entenman (Portland, Ore./Cleveland), matching Ohio Wesleyan's game total. Wittenberg fell to 5-7-2 overall and 1-3-1 in the NCAC, while the Bishops remained on top in the conference with records of 10-0-2 overall and 4-0-1 in the NCAC. In order to have any chance at postseason play the Tigers must win the remaining games on their schedule, starting with Wabash at home at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17.