WESTERVILLE, Ohio – The Otterbein women's soccer team was handed a tough 5-1 loss by the visiting Franciscan Barons in their home opener on Tuesday evening.
Franciscan pulled ahead to a secure 3-0 lead heading into the second half.
Three minutes into play, junior Olivia Brooks scored the lone goal for the Cardinals, dished from senior Sela Anderson at the 48:05 mark in the contest.
Franciscan buried two more in the 66th and 82nd minutes to seal the win.
Senior goalkeeper Isabella Neal had two saves in the first 45 minutes. Emma Sapina ended with one save on the final 45 minutes of play.
On Friday, Otterbein heads to Granville, Ohio for a 7 p.m. kickoff against Denison.
