CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – The Ohio Wesleyan University men's soccer team continued conference play Wednesday, as they traveled to Wabash looking to get back in the win column. The Battling Bishops did just that, as Matt Boyd found the back of the net in the 83rd minute to break a 1–1 tie and lift OWU past Wabash, 2–1.

OWU moves to 6-3-4 on the season, with a 2-1 record in the NCAC. Wabash falls to 5-9, and 1-3 in conference.

The Bishops got on the board first in the 19th minute, as Alex Bucher sent a pass to Callum Wiggins, who buried the ball, giving the Red and Black an early lead. Wabash was quick to respond, as just 15 minutes later they evened the contest via a free kick. 

Both sides remained deadlocked at 1 for much of the match until Matt Boyd received a ball from Rowan Kriebel and broke the tie in the 83rd minute, which would ultimately be the game-winner. The late Bishop lead proved insurmountable for Wabash, as the Little Giants were unable to respond, sealing a 2–1 final.

THE NUMBERS
OWU outshot Wabash 13-11 in the contest, but trailed the Little Giants 6-7 in shots on goal. The Bishops also earned two corners to Wabash's six. 

Matt Boyd took two shots and converted one, bringing his season total to three goals and six points.  

Callum Wiggins executed on his solo shot attempt, giving him three goals and seven points on the year. 

Alex Bucher recorded his second assist of the season, raising his total to two points. 

Rowan Kriebel also notched his second assist of the season, bringing his point total to three.

Others taking attempts were Kriebel (2 SH, 1 SOG), Gabe O'Reilly (2 SH, 1 SOG), Ryan Betts (1 SH, 1 SOG), Luis Cañas (1 SH, 1 SOG), Callum Wiggins (1 SH, 1 SOG), Mitchell Cosler (1 SH), Paddy O'Reilly (1 SH), Sam Robledo (1 SH), and Tristan Ruiz de Somocurcio (1 SH).

Sam Whitman (6-3-4) got the start and played the full 90 minutes, making six saves. 

UP NEXT
The Battling Bishops continue conference play on Saturday as they host DePauw at 7 p.m.