Landon Kuhn
Paul Vernon

Kuhn Propels Men's Soccer Past Capital

9/26/2023 9:30:00 PM

Box Score
Ohio Wesleyan 4, Capital 0

Junior midfielder Landon Kuhn (Lewis Center/Olentangy Berlin) scored twice and set up a third goal as Ohio Wesleyan erupted for 4 second-half scores on the way to a non-conference win over Capital on Tuesday in Columbus.

Ohio Wesleyan had a 15-3 advantage in shots during the first half, but the Comets withstood the barrage thanks in part to 5 saves by goalkeeper Ethan Ogden.

The Bishops got on the scoreboard in the 53rd minute on Kuhn's first goal of the night, with junior forward Franklin Rodriguez (Santiago, Dominican Republic/Berkshire (Mass.)) and sophomore forward Rowan Kriebel (Sewickley, Pa./Quaker Valley) credited with assists on the play.

Kuhn struck again shortly thereafter, taking a feed from sophomore forward Christopher Guerra (Columbus/Worthington Kilbourne) and scoring in the 60th minute.

Ohio Wesleyan made it 3-0 in the 66th minute on a score by sophomore forward Aiden Wightman (Beavercreek), with Kuhn and junior back Justin Carro (Wharton, N.J./Morris Hills) assisting on the play.

Kriebel wrapped up the Bishop scoring with an unassisted goal in the 87th minute.

Ohio Wesleyan outshot Capital, 26-8.  Senior goalkeeper Mason Taylor (Marysville) stopped 5 shots in recording the Bishops' second consecutive shutout.

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