WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Continuing with their OAC play, the Otterbein men's soccer team took down the visiting Marietta College Pioneers, 2-0. This brings the Cardinals' record to 9-3-2 on the year.
The Cardinals struck first in the 28
th minute when senior
Nate Werthmuller sunk a ball into the back of the net off a free kick. Otterbein kept their 1-0 lead through the remainder of the first half, keeping Marietta's chances of scoring low.
As the second half got underway, Otterbein scored an insurance goal, making the score 2-0 against the Pioneers. Freshman
Rome Jacob played the ball to the far side, where it found
Alex Greene, who one-touched it past the Marietta goalie to extend the lead. This strike was Greene's first of the 2026 season.
Otterbein outshot Marietta 14-6, as well as leading in corners (9-4). Sophomore goalkeeper
Jayden Burdine recorded his fifth shutout of the year, silencing Marietta on home turf.
The Cardinals are back in action on Saturday, where they head down the road to Capital in the Battle of the Oar. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.
