Written Sep. 15, 2009 by Adam Prescott

WESTERVILLE, OHIO – Ten months after scoring the game-winning goal against the Big Red in the NCAA second round, junior midfielder Rachel Degen does it again and helps Otterbein (5-1) play to a 2-0 victory over #14 Denison (4-2) Tuesday evening at Clements Field.

Just 12 minutes into the match, Degen took a corner kick from teammate Carly Dent and headed the ball into the back of the net for the 1-0 advantage. Degen’s goal to beat Denison in the NCAA second round a year ago was scored in the 13th minute.  

The Cards would take a 1-0 lead into the break despite Denison holding a 7-4 shot advantage in the opening half.

Degen, an All-OAC second teamer last season, then buried a shot from 25 yards out at the 83:45 mark to give Otterbein the 2-0 win. 

Her goal last November against the Big Red came from nearly 30 yards away.

Overall, Denison out-shot the Cards 10-8 while Otterbein held a 6-3 edge in corner kicks.

Denison keeper Courtney Cobb stopped three shots while Otterbein goalie Tara Carter recorded a season-best six saves, just two shy of her 2009 total upon entering the match.

The Cardinals next host Carnegie Mellon on Saturday at Clements Field. Game-time is set for 2 p.m.