Wittenberg Holds Off OWU 1-0 on Homecoming

Wittenberg Holds Off OWU 1-0 on Homecoming

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio—Wittenberg women's soccer improved to 6-3-2 on the year with a 1-0 victory over Ohio Wesleyan University on Saturday. Wittenberg played in front of a packed house in the NCAC matchup, as Tigers past and present were in attendance as a part of Wittenberg's Homecoming festivities. In one of the most physical matches on Edwards-Maurer Field in 2016, Wittenberg outlasted the Battling Bishops, as Shannon Brueck notched the go-ahead goal in the second half in the 58th minute.

GAME NOTES

  • Wittenberg outshot the Battling Bishops 14 to one in the match, as Hannah Wilson recorded one save on the day.
  • Brueck's goal is her first of the year, as the sophomore from Milford, Ohio has come on strong as of late for the Tigers.
  • As a team, Wittenberg produced seven shots on goal in the match, on their way to their second NCAC victory in as many tries.

UP NEXT

  • Wittenberg moves to 6-3-2 overall, and 2-1 in NCAC play with a match against Rochester up next for the Tigers.
  • The non-conference match is set to kick-off at 6:00PM from Edwards Maurer Field on October 11.