Women?s Soccer Falls At No. 15 Ohio State, 2-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Bucknell's three-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday afternoon as No. 15 Ohio State scored once in the first half and once more in the second to take a 2-0 decision at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The Bison move to 4-3-1 overall following today's action.

After a flurry of opportunities on goal in the opening moments, the Buckeyes got on the board in the 21st minute. On a free kick, Nikki Watts was able to flick the ball into the box, setting up a header for Bridget Skinner from six yards out for the score. It was the first goal let up by the Bison in their last 290 minutes of play.

Bucknell had its best look at a score in the 28th minute. Alexis Gannon was able to get past her defender and fire a shot from 15 yards out, but a diving effort from Jillian McVicker prevented the goal.

Ohio State posted its second goal of the afternoon in the 50th minute. Sarah Roberts struck the ball from 25 yards, deflecting off a Bison defender into the back of the net for the 2-0 advantage.

The Buckeyes outshot the Bison 11-5, while both teams took three corner kicks. Kendall Ham paced the team with two shot attempts, including a strike on frame in the 85th minute that was saved by defender Devon Kerr. Jessica Ratner tallied nine saves in the contest.

The Bison return to action on Sept. 20 when the team opens up Patriot League play at Boston University. Game time is scheduled for 2 p.m.