Wittenberg Women's Soccer Fends Off DePauw

Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg women's soccer team took down NCAC rival the Tigers from DePauw University, 2-1 on Tuesday night from Edwards-Maurer Field. Wittenberg picks up a crucial conference win, moving to 2-2-1 in NCAC play and 4-8-2 on the season.

Game Breakdown

Wittenberg snapped a three-game scoreless streak in the 36^th minute of action when Sydney Weaver found the back of the DePauw net on the assist from Jasmine Evans. The two sides would go into the break tied at 1-1, as Wittenberg would emerge to strike first in the second half. Taylor Vaughn-Stanton put the game-winning goal in the net in the 51^st minute of the game coming on the assist from Weaver. Keeper Kelly Corbin would record 15 saves against 16 shots on goal during her 90-minute stint in the net.

⚽: @WittWSoccer vs. DePauw
Sydney Weaver brings things back to even for the home Tigers at 1-1 with this chip shot over past the DePauw keeper!
�� #TigerUp ⚪ pic.twitter.com/nwV2qLhmH1

— Wittenberg Athletics (@WittAthletics) October 16, 2018

From The Bench

⚽️: @WittWSoccer takes the 2-1 decision over Depauw from Edwards-Maurer Field! We hear from head coach Katie Robinson and Taylorn Vaughn-Stanton after the game.#TigerUp pic.twitter.com/I8lab4DjAg

— Wittenberg Athletics (@WittAthletics) October 17, 2018

UP NEXT

Wittenberg will travel to Allegheny for an NCAC showdown with the Gators on Saturday, Oct. 20, kickoff is set for 12:00 PM.