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Eastern Mich. EMU (2-11-3, 1-6-2)
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Winner Ohio OHI (11-3-2, 7-0-2)
Eastern Mich. EMU
(2-11-3, 1-6-2)
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Final
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Ohio OHI
(11-3-2, 7-0-2)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Eastern Mich. EMU 1 0 1
Ohio OHI 0 2 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Late Goal Leads Ohio To Victory Over Eastern Michigan

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ATHENS, Ohio – A two-goal second half helped propel Ohio (11-3-2, 7-0-2) past Eastern Michigan (2-11-3, 1-6-2) on Thursday afternoon (Oct. 21), as the Bobcats defeated the Eagles by a score of 2-1. With the victory, the Bobcats extended their unbeaten streak in conference play to nine games, while also clinching a spot in the MAC Tournament. 
 
The Bobcats led the stat sheet in the first half offensively, as they took 11 shots, compared to the Eagles who only took two. Eastern Michigan took advantage of their limited chances however, scoring the first goal of the match in the 43rd minute off a redirection in front of net that snuck past Ohio goalkeeper Sam Wexell. The goal was the first concession by the Ohio defense in over 300 minutes of action, dating back to their matchup against Western Michigan on Oct. 7. 
 
The second 45 minutes of play started quickly for the Bobcats, as Miller rocketed home the equalizer in the 50th minute. The senior midfielder's fourth goal of the season was setup by graduate student Madison Clayton, her fourth assist of the 2021 campaign. Eastern Michigan applied pressure to the Bobcat defense as the half rolled on, with the Eagles taking six total shots after the break. But yet another strong effort from the Ohio backline that has allowed three goals in MAC play ensured the contest stayed tied at 1. The go-ahead goal came after Ohio possession consisting of 23 straight passes ended with a cross from Regan Berg being headed in by Robertson in the 72nd minute. The game winner was Robertson's fifth goal of the season, while Berg logged a go-ahead assist for the second game in a row, her third assist of the year. 
 
Ohio finished with 19 total shots, eight of them being on frame. Eastern Michigan was only able to put one of their eight total shots on goal, that being the goal in the first half. 
 
The victory clinched a spot in the MAC Tournament for the Bobcats, a return to the postseason after missing out following the COVID-shortened 2020 season. 
 
Up Next:
 
Ohio will play their final road game of the regular season on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 24), as the Bobcats travel to Central Michigan. First touch is scheduled for 1 p.m.
 
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