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Ohio Wesleyan 4, Hiram 1

Sophomore midfielder Athena Kolettis (Northfield/Nordonia) scored the game-winning goal as Ohio Wesleyan defeated Hiram in North Coast Athletic Conference action on Wednesday in Hiram.

The win moved Ohio Wesleyan to 2-0 in the NCAC, putting the Bishops alone in first place in the league standings with 6 points.  DePauw and Denison, each with a 1-0-1 record in conference play for 4 points, are tied for second place.

The Bishops took the lead in the 10th minute with a goal by freshman forward Caroline Thomas (Perrysburg), with sophomore midfielder Tiffany Trinh (Dublin/Scioto) credited with an assist on the play.

Hiram got the equalizer in the 35th minute when Kali Baker converted a penalty kick.

Ohio Wesleyan answered just over a minute later, however, with Kolettis scoring off a feed from freshman midfielder Alex Foster (Tipp City/Tippecanoe) with 8:55 left in the first half.

The Bishops added some insurance during the second half when senior forward Ali Claus (Milford) scored in the 49th minute, and put the game out of reach when junior defender Madison Cofer (New Albany) nudged home a loose ball from directly in front, with junior defender Kaylee DeShong (Canal Winchester) credited with an assist on the play.

Ohio Wesleyan outshot Hiram, 24-8.  Sophomore Natalie Ryan (Beavercreek/Dayton Carroll) stopped 2 shots in the Bishop goal.

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