Buckeye excellence is not exclusive to the football field or the basketball court. Around the Oval is our way of keeping you informed of the amazing things happening with the other 34 varsity sports on campus.
Men's Soccer Falls to Cleveland State 2-0
Ohio State men's soccer took on Cleveland State Friday night at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The Buckeyes totaled ten shots during the match, but could not find their way into the back of the net. Midfielder Michael Prosuk had a chance to break the 0-0 deadlock with a free kick in the 28th minute, but sent it over the crossbar. Ohio State's next best chance came in the 58th minute with a shot 12 yards out from striker Devyn Etling. Unfortunately Etling's shot was blocked by the keeper.
The Vikings only totaled five shots Friday night, but were much more efficient in front of goal. Goals came for Cleveland State in the 38th minute and the 59th minute, coming from Lawrence Karpeh and Zack Kluever respectively.
With the loss, the Buckeyes fall to 1-8-2 on the season. They go on the road to play Syracuse Monday night at 7:00 P.M.
Syracuse soon #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/DEdakN6nnu
— OhioStateMensSoccer (@OhioStateMSOC) October 7, 2018
Field Hockey stomps Bobcats 5-2
It was a great day for Ohio State field hockey as they handled the Ohio Bobcats this Sunday. The Buckeyes led 2-1 at halftime, and never allowed the Bobcats to have a lead.
The first goal for Ohio State came in the 14th minute from forward Sammy Stone in a one-on-one with the Ohio goalie. Midfielder Emma Goldean increased the Buckeye lead in the 20th minute, scoring off a rebound. The Bobcats would cut into the lead with a goal before half, but the Ohio State offense would return with an offensive explosion in the second half. Nikki Trzaska would record a goal just two minutes into the second half, with Sammy Stone an Katie Pyle also recording goals in the 42nd and 63rd minutes respectively.
With this win, Ohio State field hockey improves to 28-10-3 against Ohio University all-time, while also improving to 8-6 on the season. The Buckeyes will host James Madison this Friday at 4:00 p.m.
Birzon's game-winner leads Buckeyes to win over Michigan State
Following a loss to Michigan, Ohio State women's soccer traveled to East Lansing this Sunday to take on the Spartans in what would prove to be a hard fought match. The Buckeyes totaled ten shots, but the Spartan goalkeeper Reilley Ott turned out to be a tough nut to crack making a whopping seven saves.
The score was locked 0-0 at halftime, but OSU struck gold with Marissa Birzon's 10 yard strike in the 51st minute. The Buckeyes would continue to challenge Ott, but failed to convert any more goals for the rest of the game. Michigan State never truly challenged the Ohio State defense, mustering only five shots and forcing only two saves.
51' Birzon with a left-footed strike from 10 yards inside the right post off the assist from Fischer! 1-0 Buckeyes on the second of the year for the sophomore!#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/WJl7wBjEUi
— Ohio State WSOC (@OhioStateWSOC) October 7, 2018
With this road win, the Buckeyes improve to 7-5-1 on the season, 4-2-1 in conference play, and are undefeated after scoring first. They will host Rutgers this Friday at 7:30 p.m.
