STEUBENVILLE —The Otterbein women's soccer team faced its first loss of the season on Saturday afternoon, falling to Franciscan. The Barons secured the victory with a late goal, ending the match 1-0.

The Basics

• Records: Otterbein (5-1-1 overall), Franciscan (1-6-0 overall)
• Venue: Trinity Health System Field - Steubenville, Ohio

The Game

• Otterbein displayed strong offensive efforts, recording 26 total shots with 11 on target.
• On the other side, the Cardinals' defense limited the Barons to just seven shots, with only two on target
• The Barons managed to score late in the game, with just 10 minutes remaining. Eva Dexter raced down the field, and her shot slipped just past Isabella Neal's fingertips, finding the back of the net for the winning goal.
• Franciscan's GK played all 90 minutes and recorded 11 saves.

Notables

• Junior goalkeeper Ella Schwertfager boasts a career record of 25-8-6 in goal with 12 shutouts.
• The Cardinals have recorded five shutouts in their seven games thus far this season.
• Otterbein is the third team listed in the "Others receiving votes" category in this week's United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Top 25 Poll, equating to a No. 28 ranking. The Cardinals are ranked No. 3 in the Division III Region VII Poll.
• Head coach Brandon Koons, now in his 26th year at Otterbein, holds an all-time record of 343-103-43 with the Cardinals.