Field Hockey Upset By Ohio Wesleyan

The College of Wooster field hockey team's bid for a North Coast Athletic Conference title may have taken a major hit on Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 20), as the Scots were upset at home by Ohio Wesleyan University 2-1.

The Battling Bishops, who entered the contest with a 1-4 record, including a 1-2 league slate, fell behind early when sophomore Lindsey Boardman fired a shot past goalie Summer Kraatz just 6:45 into the match. Boardman, who has now scored a goal in each of her last three games, was assisted on the play by junior Miriam Esber.

At the 11:20 mark of the first half, Ohio Wesleyan evened the match at one on an unassisted goal by Amy Davis, while the deciding score was an unassisted goal off the stick of Lisa Payfer with 19:42 remaining in regulation.

In goal, senior Melissa Goodwin came up with four saves for the Scots, while Kraatz made seven stops.

Statistically, each team got off 11 shots, however, Wooster outcornered the Bishops 8-6.

Despite the loss, the Scots have a chance to get back on track towards their goal of a conference championship on Sunday (Sept. 24) when they meet first-place Witternberg (6-0, 4-0 NCAC). That match-up will take place in Springfield, Ohio, starting at 3 p.m.