Wittenberg Women’s Soccer Cruises Past Oberlin, 3-0

SPRINGFIELD, OH - Wittenberg Women's Soccer tallied a solid 3-0 over win over North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) opponent Oberlin Saturday afternoon. The victory improves the Tigers record to 4-5-5 overall on the season and an even 2-2-2 in NCAC play.

Wittenberg wasted no time getting on the board, as sophomore Ava Otey (Columbus, OH/Olentangy Orange) found the back of the net to give Witt the early 1-0 lead less than 10 minutes into the first half as she pounced on an errant Oberlin back pass and beat the Yeowomen goalkeeper 1-v-1.

In the waning minutes of first half action, freshman Sarah Deaton (Monroe, OH/Monroe) extended Wittenberg's lead, as she also scored an unassisted goal, giving the Tigers the 2-0 advantage heading into the break.

Midway through the second half, the senior duo of Chamberlain Browning (Troy, OH/Troy) and Brooke Mullis (Lawrenceburg, IN/Taylor) got in on the offensive action, as Browning scored off a Mullis pass and helped Wittenberg earn the three-goal victory. Upon review, a double assist was awarded on the play, with Mackenzie Hessick (Hillard, OH/Darby) also getting on the scoresheet on the play.

Defensively, Lily Winkle (Cynthiana, KY/Harrison County) recorded the win for the Tigers in goal, playing all 90 minutes and recording two saves on the afternoon. The Tigers were dominant throughout the match and outshot Oberlin a whopping 17-2 and recorded nine corner kicks to the Yeomen's one.

The match also served as Wittenberg's senior day, where it honored the program's seven seniors; Browning, Sophia Grossman (Kettering, OH/Fairmont), Hannah Heald (Westerville, OH/Olentangy Orange), Mackenzie Hessick (Hilliard, OH/Darby), Grace Koperna (Macedonia, OH/Nordonia), Mullis and Abby Sphar (Lebanon, OH/Lebanon). In addition, junior Carly Shiplett (Cincinnati, OH/Oak Hills) was celebrated with the Tiger seniors as she is graduated early.

Wittenberg, which is in fifth place in the NCAC standings with eight points, one behind Ohio Wesleyan for the fourth and final position in the NCAC Tournament, next hits the road for its final regular-season match. The Tigers will travel to Hiram on Saturday, November 2 for a 4 p.m. kickoff.