GRANVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University men's soccer team (4-5-5, 3-1-1 NCAC) traveled to play Denison ( 8–1–6, 4–0–2 NCAC) on Saturday afternoon. The Bishops were unable to score against the Big Red, resulting in an unfavorable 1-0 result.
Denison challenged
Andrew Davison twice in the first half before getting past the Red and Black keeper in the 39th minute to take a 1-0 lead. OWU was not able to get a shot off in the first half, facing a 1-0 deficit at the halftime break.
Ohio Wesleyan came close to tying it up in the second half with two shots on target by
Cade Wurstner and one off the woodwork by
Nico Jameson. Unfortunately, all five of the Bishops' second-half attempts were kept out, resulting in a 1-0 loss.
THE NUMBERS
Denison held the advantage 19-5 in shots, 6-2 in shots on goal, and 6-1 in corner kicks. OWU made five saves compared to two for the Big Red.
Cade Wurstner led the offensive with two shots on target.
Andrew Davidson (4-2-2) recorded five saves.
UP NEXT
The Red and Black conclude their home schedule with a matchup against Kenyon on Tuesday at 7 p.m., hosting Ohio Premier Youth Night.
