BEREA, Ohio – The Baldwin Wallace University women's soccer team defeated Muskingum University on the turf of George Finnie Stadium by a final score of 1-0 for their first winning result in five matchups.
The Yellow Jackets (7-3-6, 2-2-1 OAC) won the game by virtue of team-leader
Kalyn Rich scoring a goal in the 80th minute of play, her eighth of the season which was assisted by
Chloe Kirsten on a night where the Brown and Gold took 32 shots.
Game Recap
The first half was highlighted by numerous opportunities for the Yellow Jackets, but they were unable to get one into the net. In the opening 45 minutes, the team took 15 shots and tallied four corner kicks. The Fighting Muskies defense saved eight of the Yellow Jackets shots in the opening segment of the night.
In the second half, BW took 14 shots before Rich connected on the go-ahead goal. She scored it on a breakaway to put BW on top 1-0. The goal was enough to give the Yellow Jackets the victory and improve their regular season record to an above .500 mark.
The Matchup
Since 2008, tonight's matchup was the 19th between the two schools. The Yellow Jackets have won every single one of these games and hold a record of 19-0 against the Fighting Muskies.
Looking Ahead
The Yellow Jackets are back on the pitch Saturday, October 24, when they travel to Westerville to take on Otterbein. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.
