WESTERVILLE, OHIO – Senior Matt Beckett scores the first goal against Ohio Wesleyan this season as Otterbein fought the third-ranked Bishops to a 1-1 tie Wednesday evening at Clements Field.

Ohio Wesleyan, ranked third nationally by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), had not allowed a goal all season until the 13th minute of play Wednesday when Otterbein senior midfielder Matt Beckett crossed a ball into the box from the right side, only to see Bishop goalie Richard Ott tip the ball into the back of the net.

The score marked Beckett's third goal in the last two contests.

The goal gave the Cards a 1-0 advantage, and the score would remain the same heading into the half.

The intense first half ended with ten total fouls, a yellow card, and two red cards.

Otterbein, now playing without one of its top defenders, and Ohio Wesleyan, now playing without one of its top offensive threats, continued the aggressive play in the second half as both teams scraped for opportunities.

The Bishops then evened the match at 1-1 when Travis Wall took a pass from Brian Greene in a congested box and maneuvered a shot past Cardinal goalie Alex Kamphaus for the score.

Both teams battled for the remainder of regulation, only to see the game head to an extra session.

Otterbein out-shot Wesleyan 2-1 over the two overtime periods, but neither team found a way to convert any opportunities as the game ended in a 1-1 tie.

The Bishops held a 23-7 shot advantage, including a 12-4 edge in shots on goal. OWU took eight corner kicks compared to just two for the Cards.

Ott tallied one save in the opening half of play for Ohio Wesleyan while Paul Hendricks stopped two shots over the duration of the second half and both overtimes.

Otterbein senior keeper Dave Dziedzicki recorded two saves and did not allow a goal in the first stanza, while sophomore Alex Kamphaus stopped a career-best nine shots throughout the second half and both overtimes.

The game also featured 26 fouls, with three yellow cards and the two reds.

The Cardinals next travel to take part in the Wittenberg Tournament this weekend, opening up against Calvin (MI) Friday at 5 p.m.