TIFFIN, Ohio – The Baldwin Wallace University women's soccer team routed Heidelberg University at Hoernemann Stadium by a final score of 5-2 to secure a spot in the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament next week, which starts next Tuesday, November 3.
Kalyn Rich and
Leah Snell led the Yellow Jackets with two goals each and secured their eighth win of the season, doubling their total from last season.
Game Recap
Heidelberg scored the first goal of the match in the 16
th minute of play, but BW responded just three minutes later as
Kalyn Rich knocked in her team-leading ninth goal of the season. In the 2026 season, Rich leads the OAC in both shots and shots on goal. Heidelberg went up 2-1 after scoring a goal with a minute left in the opening frame as the Brown and Gold trailed at the break.
In the second half, the Yellow Jacket offense exploded with four unanswered goals.
Leah Snell scored the equalizer at 51:30, which was confirmed by VAR. Minutes later at 56:12, Hailey Feiler picked up an assist as she found Rich who notched her second goal of the evening. Rich assisted
Olivia Baker's score at 72:19, which put BW up by double digits. Snell's second goal of the match came at 85:48, assisted by
Macie Moscovic, putting in the finishing touches on a career day.
The BW defense shut out Heidelberg in the second half and Goalkeeper
Mackenzie Butcher saved both shots that were on the target.
The Matchup
The Yellow Jackets have historically had success against the Student Princes, and they continued that success as today's win brings them to a 13-4-2 head-to-head record all-time.
OAC Tournament Watch
As previously mentioned, the Yellow Jackets clinched a spot in the OAC Tournament next week. Whether they will be home or away depends on Saturday's results, as they will take on either Mount Union, Marietta or Ohio Northern on Tuesday.
Looking Ahead
BW will head back home for their final regular season contest of 2026 to take on Marietta. Kickoff is set for 1 pm on Saturday, October 31st.
