Northern Takes the Tie Against The Big Red

Yesterday ONU hosted the Big Red of Denison University in great regional match up. Both teams entered Tuesday's match ranked within the Great Lakes region and the game did not disappoint. Both teams had some great scoring opportunities early in the game. Junior Erin Waehner made some key saves in the first half to keep the scoreline at zeros. Northern's closest scoring chance came off a corner kick, but Sophomore Sandy Plunkett’s header just missed wide of the Denison goal. Both teams would keep battling in the midfield for much of the second half. ONU had chances to take the lead as Sami Atkinson and Kristina Klusek were able to sneak in behind the Denison defense but couldn’t put one passed the Denison gk. The game went into double overtime and the score would end 0-0. "That was probably one of the best teams we've played this year and I think it was a fair result for us," head coach Mark Batman comments. "It was a good game on both sides. Both teams had their opportunities. The game could have gone either way for us. Regardless, it is a good result against a very good team.” With the tie, ONU takes a 4-1-2 record into Saturday's OAC opener v Muskingum College at 1p in Ada, OH. Saturday's match up will also celebrate Parent's Day as the team and staff will show their appreciation for all that the parents and family members do for our team.