Roberts' early goal lifts Women's Soccer to 1-0 victory at Heidelberg
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Northern (7-1-4, 2-0-2 OAC) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Heidelberg (5-5-2, 1-3-0 OAC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
Heidelberg
| Game Statistics | Ohio Northern | Heidelberg |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 18 (8) | 4 (1) |
| Saves | 1 | 7 |
| Fouls | 8 | 11 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 2 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
By Tim Glon
TIFFIN — Junior Jill Roberts (Bellbrook/Carroll) scored just 13:30 into the contest and the Ohio Northern defense took over from there in a 1-0 Ohio Athletic Conference women's soccer victory at Heidelberg on Wednesday afternoon at Hidden Valley Soccer Complex.
Roberts' goal came off an assist from sophomore Elizabeth Pierce (Liberty Township/Mount Notre Dame) and gave the Polar Bears (7-1-4 overall, 2-0-2 OAC) a quick 1-0 lead.
ONU held a 14-1 advantage in shots in the first half and kept the Student Princes (5-5-2, 1-3-0) at bay the remainder of the contest.
Ohio Northern out-shot Heidelberg 18-4, including a 7-1 advantage in shots on goal.
Senior Becky Moss (Lebanon/Mount Notre Dame) stopped HU's lone shot on goal to record her seventh shutout of the season.
The Polar Bears will return to action Saturday with a 1 pm home contest against John Carroll at Kerscher Stadium.