NEW CONCORD, Ohio – The Baldwin Wallace University men's soccer team uphanded Muskingum University on North Athletic Turf Field by a final score of 2-1 to pick up their second win in the last three contests.
The Yellow Jackets (8-4-4, 1-2-2 OAC) won the game on goals scored by Dominic Massaro and Braden Lamb, with Massaro's coming in the first half and Lamb's coming in the second.
Game Recap
The opening half was very back and forth in terms of possession, and BW took 13 shots with four of them coming on goal the first 45 minutes and had three corner kicks. However, the match was scoreless until Massaro's late first-half goal, which was assisted by senior Nate Usrey. The Brown and Gold led the way 1-0 at the break.
After the break, it remained a scoreless battle for most of the second half. A goal by Lamb in the 65th minute made the score 2-0 with 25 minutes to go. For the game, BW outshot Muskingum, 23-13 and held an 8-4 advantage in shots on goal. The Yellow Jackets also had five corner kicks in contrast to Muskingum's three. Goalkeeper Diego Teran made three saves and shut out the Fighting Muskies for 89 minutes, protecting the net in a game where the Brown and Gold improve to four games above the .500 mark.
The Matchup
Last year, the game between the two rivals resulted in a 1-1 draw. With the victory, the Yellow Jackets will look to carry its momentum into the next OAC meeting with Otterbein. It is the 19th time since 2008 that the two schools have squared off, with BW holding a 16-2-1 lead in these matchups.
Looking Ahead
The Yellow Jackets are back on the pitch Saturday, October 24, where they will remain on the road to take on Otterbein. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
