Ohio Soccer Downs Duquesne, 2-1, to Close out Nonconference Play

Sunday, September 13

Pittsburgh, Pa.

1 p.m. ET

3-3-0, 0-0-0

Duquesne

3-4-1, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Ohio	1	1	2
Duquesne	0	1	1

Ohio Soccer Downs Duquesne, 2-1, to Close out Nonconference Play

9/13/2026 5:33:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio soccer team (3-3-0) returned to action on Sunday (Sept. 13) afternoon, defeating Duquesne (3-4-1), 2-1, at Rooney Field to close out nonconference play.

Overall, Ohio scored two goals with 13 shots in total. They had seven shots on target and took three corner kicks. Meanwhile, Duquesne scored one goal on 17 shots in total, with five on target and 11 corner kicks.

Freshman Ava Bell (Hudson, Ohio) recorded one goal on two shots on goal, while junior, Sania Dearing (Pickerington, Ohio) added a goal on two shots. Senior Jaimason Brooker (Powell, Ohio) recorded an assist, while junior Iro Fakinou (Athens, Greece) added an assist and two shots with one on goal.

Freshman Ayla Rammel (Englewood, Ohio) got the start in goal, allowing one goal and making three saves in 90 minutes of action.

The Bobcats, playing from home, were immediately put under pressure, with Duquesne using the energy from the home crowd to their advantage. However, the Bobcats offense picked up after the opening minutes, when in the 27^th minute, Brooker took the ball in the middle of the pitch, delivered a long ball to Bell, who run into space with the ball and scored against the run of play to put Ohio ahead early.

At the half, Ohio's had one goal from five shots and four on target, while taking three corners. Duquesne had nine shots with three on target and four corner kicks but no goals to show for it.

In the second half, the game continued in the same pattern, with Duquesne dominating proceedings yet finding it difficult to get an equalizer. The Bobcats took advantage early in the second half, when in the 51^st minute, Dearing received a great pass from Fakinou, took a few strides and put the ball in the back of the net, putting Ohio up 2-0.

Duquesne took cut the Ohio lead back to one two minutes later with a goal of their own in the 53^rd minute to cut the lead to 2-1. Both teams battled over the remainder of the match, with both teams generating chances, however, the Ohio defense was able to hold Duquesne at bay, securing the 2-1 win.

Up next, the Bobcats return to action on Thursday, Sept. 17 to open MAC play when they host Western Michigan. First touch is set for 4 p.m. ET at Chessa Field and can be seen on ESPN+.

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