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ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio Women's soccer team (5-4-1) battled Miami (5-3-2) today (Sept. 29) at Chessa Field to a 2-0 win. The Bobcats won the battle of the bricks for the second season in a row. 

In the first 45 minutes it was a complete defensive game ending at 0-0. Ohio had 4 shots with 1 being on goal and Miami had 7 shots, 6 of them on goal. Overall, the first half was a fight with shots firing from both teams, but it was Sam Wexell who shined on defense with 6 saves in the first half alone. 

The Bobcats came out strong in the second half scoring twice for a 2-0 lead to gain the win. The first goal came in the 65th minute by Isabella Ginocchi and the second by Shae Robertson in the 84th minute. Haley Miller, Abby Townsend, and Carsyn Prigge all finished with 1 assist. The Redhawks continued to have scoring opportunities, but they ended scoreless for today's showing. 

Individually, Ohio's Regan Berg, Haley Miller, Abby Townsend, and Shea Robertson led the Bobcats with 2 shots a piece, followed by a shot from Isabella Ginocchi. 

Defensively, goalkeeper Sam Wexell played all 90 minutes for the Bobcats with a game changing shoutout. She totaled 9 saves with 0 goals allowed. 

Coach Aaron Rodgers comments on the win, "I think, we had a great non conference season and played really well with some good results; and then the first two Mac games we struggled. Maybe we were lacking a bit of confidence but I knew if we played well today and if we could get a win  we could gain a much needed confidence booster. Hopefully we can take that into Sunday at Eastern Michigan."

Up Next:  

The Ohio Bobcats will travel to Eastern Michigan to face off against the Eagles for another tough MAC contest. Kickoff is scheduled for this Sunday (Oct. 2) at 1pm. 

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