Box Score

BEREA, OHIO – The Otterbein University women’s soccer team moved to 3-0 in Ohio Athletic Conference play Saturday, using a first-half goal from junior Emily Bates and defeating Baldwin-Wallace College 1-0.

The win moves Otterbein to 6-4-1 on the season while the loss drops the Yellow Jackets to 8-5 overall, 1-2 in league play.

The Cardinal goal came in the 22^nd minute, when Bates capitalized on an Otterbein’s third corner kick of the match. Freshman Ali Stone was credited with the assist, marking her first collegiate point.

Otterbein would limit the Baldwin-Wallace chances in the second half and preserve the 1-0 victory.

The Cards held a 10-7 shot advantage and took 11 corners compared to just three for B-W.

Otterbein freshman goalkeeper Melissa Zang and Yellow Jacket goalie Gabrielle Bodo each came up with five saves in goal.

The Cardinals return to action Wednesday, Oct. 12, hosting 21st-ranked Ohio Northern University (9-1-2, 3-0 OAC) at Clements Field. Starting time is set for 4 p.m.

Otterbein and ONU have finished first and second, respectively, in the OAC standings each of the past three seasons.