Written Oct. 17, 2009 by Adam Prescott
WESTERVILLE, OHIO – Otterbein dropped a 1-0 decision to Heidelberg Saturday afternoon at Clements Field, falling to 2-3 in league play.
Heidelberg held an 8-3 shot advantage in the first half, but neither team was able to get on the scoreboard as the game went into the half locked at 0-0.
In the 59th minute, Heidelberg’s Cory Buhrman took a misplayed ball from an Otterbein defender and slipped it past Cardinal goalie Alex Kamphaus for what would be the eventual game-winner.
Otterbein saw its best opportunity in the 71st minute, but a shot from senior Matt Beckett was blocked by Heidelberg keeper Ryan Smith.
The Cards scrambled at the top of the box in the last minute of play to try and even the game, but the ball was eventually cleared by the Student Prince defense.
The Berg held a slim 10-8 edge in shots, while Otterbein had a 4-0 corner kick advantage.
Smith netted three stops in goal for Heidelberg while senior goalie Dave Dziedzicki had all of Otterbein’s six saves in the first half.
The team next hits the road to play John Carroll on Tuesday. Start time from University Heights is slated for 4 p.m.
