DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University women's soccer celebrated senior day on Saturday afternoon as they hosted Hope, honoring seniors Katie Adams, Jazlyn Brooker, Avery Curtin, Paige Neal, Tiffany Trinh, Natalie Ryan, Mackenzie Smith, Halle Dacek, Athena Kolettis, Emma Schaefer, Izzy Trahey-Matzen, Ava Bruns in a pregame ceremony. The Battling Bishops faced a 2-0 deficit entering the final 10 minutes, getting one back in the 84th minute but ultimately coming up short, 2-1.

The Bishops slip to 3-4-4, while Hope moves to 5-2-2.

Hope opened the scoring early with a goal in the eighth minute that would eventually lead to a 1-0 game at the half. The Flying Dutch added another to start the second half and take a 2-0 lead. With time winding down, the Red and Black would get one back in the 84th minute when Brooker scored a screaming header, served into the box by Bailey Hawkins from a free kick. Unfortunately, it was too-little-too-late for OWU as the time ticked down to a 2-1 final.

THE NUMBERS
OWU was outshot 20-6, 8-2 in shots on goal.

Jazlyn Brooker scored her second goal of the season, now with a total of four points. She scored her only shot of the game.

Bailey Hawkins recorded her first assist of the season for her third point thus far.

Others taking attempts were Avery Curtin (1 SH, 1 SOG), Jordyn Adams (3 SH), and Jaye Alexander (1 SH).

Natalie Ryan (3-4-4) spent the afternoon in goal for Ohio Wesleyan. She made five saves.

UP NEXT
The Bishops will get a week off before returning to action next Saturday, October 4th at home to open NCAC play against Denison at 7 p.m.