ONU vs. John Carroll

The Ohio Northern Women's soccer team took sole possession of second place in the OAC with a 2-1 overtime win against John Carroll. Heading into the Saturday match up, the Blue Streaks had taken over the second spot after the Polar Bears battled to a tie with Wilmington earlier last week which took them to third place. With the post season quickly approaching, every game is critical and every team is battling for positioning. Knowing the importance of the game, the Polar Bears started with high pressure on the JCU defense in the first half. With ten minutes to go until halftime, freshman Abbie Schauble would step up to take a corner kick for the Polar Bears. Schauble's curling corner would sneak through the JCU keeper's hands and just over the line to give ONU the 1-0 lead going into halftime! In the second half, the Blue Streaks would not give up without a fight. Fifteen minutes into the half, JCU would score to tie the game and force the second overtime match in one week for ONU. Determined to get the win, the Polar bears attacked the JCU defense from the start and never let up. With almost 5 minutes to go in overtime, freshman Sami Atkinson would collect the ball of a quick throw in from sophomore Nicole Grant at the mid line. Atkinson would beat the JCU defender down the line, cut into the box, and seal the win with a low near post shot! With the win, ONU sits in second place going into the final week of the OAC regular season. Up next, the Polar Bears travel to take on the Student Princes of Heidelberg University this Tuesday at 7pm.



Saturday's game also celebrated Parent's Day at ONU. A BIG thank you goes out to all of the parents, family members, and friends that were able to come to the game. Our Polar Bear family has tremendous fan support and our parents are the foundation of it all. The ONU staff truly appreciates all that you do for your daughters to give them the opportunity to succeed in the classroom and on the field. Thank you for your continued support as we strive for another OAC Championship and a berth into the NCAA tournament. GO BEARS!