Wittenberg Loses First NCAC game to Denison

Wittenberg picked up its first loss in NCAC play with a 19-6 defeat against Denison University on Saturday.

Wittenberg Loses First NCAC game to Denison
April 2, 2018
Box Score

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Wittenberg picked up its first loss in NCAC play with a 19-6 defeat against Denison University on Saturday.
  • The Tigers now move to 4-5 on the season and 2-1 in conference play.
  • Jack Strahm led Wittenberg with three goals on four shots bringing his season tally up to 16.

SITE: Springfield, Ohio (Wittenberg University)

SCORE: Wittenberg 6, Denison 19

RECORDS: WIT 4-5 (2-1), DEN 8-2 (2-0)

NEXT GAME: Tuesday, April 3—at Ohio Wesleyan (Delaware, Ohio) 7:00 PM

GAME BREAKDOWN

  • Wittenberg had trouble keeping the Big Red from finding the net, giving up an early goal with 12:27 left in the first quarter which gave Denison the lead that they never relinquished.
  • Strahm was the first Tiger to score with 10:22 left in the first quarter, with Jerry Coyle scoring the other goal of the first half.
  • Lucas Klever scored to open the second half, with Strahm netting the final two of the six total goals for Wittenberg on the day.

KEY STATS

  • The Tigers recorded four assists on their six goals, with all four assists coming from different players.
  • As a team, Wittenberg went a perfect 20-20 in clear attempts, while Denison went 17-18 in clear attempts.
  • Anthony LeBarge III picked up six groundballs, leading all players in the NCAC matchup on Saturday.