MARIETTA, Ohio – Seven Cardinals fired shots toward goal as the Otterbein women's soccer team played to a 0-0 draw at Marietta on Wednesday evening.
Otterbein recorded five shots in the first half. Despite those opportunities, including a shot by Avery Blackstone to the upper left of the net in the fourth minute and a penalty kick from Keaton Aspacher that was saved by Marietta goalkeeper Francesca Agliolo, the Cardinals were unable to find the back of the net before halftime. Ada Bosland, Olivia Brooks, Cat Szasz, Sienna Westbrooks and Kelayna Patrick also recorded shots for Otterbein.
Both sides continued to trade chances throughout the second half, with each team recording seven shots. Brooks recorded two attempts, while Szasz and Aspacher each had a shot on goal that was saved by Agliolo. Isabella Neal remained in goal for the full 90 minutes, finishing the night with four saves.
Otterbein finished with 12 shots to Marietta's nine and held a 10-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Otterbein moves to 8-6-1 overall and 6-0-1 in Ohio Athletic Conference play. The Cardinals will travel this Saturday to Bernlohr Stadium to face Capital for their regular-season finale and rivalry matchup. The Battle for the Oar will commence at 4 p.m.
