ONU vs. Denison

Despite a hard fought battle, the ONU Women's soccer team fell to the Big Red of Denison University. The Polar Bear defense was able to withstand early pressure from Denison in the first half with keeper Erin Waehner making some key saves for the bears. On the other side of the ball, freshman Sandy Plunkett and Sami Atkinson each had dangerous scoring opportunities but were unable to find the back of the net. Both teams would continue to test one another up to halftime. During the second half the Polar bears turned up the pressure in the Denison defensive third. Five shots on goal including a header from sophomore Tara Tokar that narrowly missed the upper 90 kept the Big Red on their heels. Despite a strong team defensive effort, Denison was able to find the back of the net twice late in the second half. With the loss ONU goes to 5-4 on the season.

Up next, the Polar Bears host Mount Union in their first home conference match up. Saturday will feature a double header at ONU with the Women playing at 1pm and the Men at 3:30. The women will also be hosting the Kicks for a Cause fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. In addition to donations at the gate, fans in attendance will have the opportunity to purchase time segments of the game. If a goal is scored during the time segment, a prize is awarded! All proceeds will go toward the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization for the fight against breast cancer. Please come out Saturday to support ONU soccer and Kicks for a Cause!