Tigers Fall To Nationally Ranked DePauw
Eleventh-ranked DePauw cruises to 6-1 in annual NCAC battle of the Tigers.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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3 | 3 | 6 |
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0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
DePauw
| Game Statistics | DePauw | Wittenberg |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 32 (14) | 6 (2) |
| Saves | 1 | 8 |
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 3 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - The Wittenberg Tigers fell behind 3-0 just 26 minutes into the game and never recovered in a 6-1 loss to nationally ranked DePauw.
The host Tigers fell to 4-9-1 overall and 0-3-1 in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) with the loss. DePauw, ranked 11th in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll, improved to 12-1-1 overall and 3-1-1 in the league.
DePauw held a commanding 32-6 advantage in shots, and the visiting Tigers cashed in on three of those scoring opportunities in each half. Both teams finished the game with three corner kicks.
Trailing 6-0 in the late going, the Tigers drew one goal back as junior Adam Pitchel (Centerville, Ohio/Centerville) found the back of the net. The assist was credited to freshman Andre Lorenz (Apple Creek, Ohio/Waynedale).
In goal, junior James Van Artsdalen (Riverview, Ill./Deerfield) finished with six saves in the game.