Ohio State
4-6-1, 0-3-0
Wisconsin
6-2-3, 3-0-1
Buckeyes Fall to Badgers 2-0
10/8/2021 9:38:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Box Score | Schedule | Season Stats
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State (4-6-1, 0-3-0 in the Big Ten) fell to Wisconsin (6-2-3, 3-0-1) Friday 2-0 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. It marked the fourth-consecutive game the Badgers posted a shutout.
How it Happened
The Buckeyes finished the first half with a flourish of shots but nothing found the back of the net.
Freshman Joakim Jahnsen had the best chance in the 33rd minute with a rocket from 20 yards out that hit the top left corner of the goalpost and bounced out without crossing the line.
The Badgers then scored in the 39th minute on a goal by Andrew Akindele to take the 1-0 lead in what proved to be the game-winner. Wisconsin added a late goal to secure the win.
- Ohio State has been involved in eight games decided by one goal in addition to a double overtime 1-all draw vs. Creighton, a 2-0 win over Cleveland State and the loss to the Badgers.
- Ohio State outshot the Badgers 6-5 in the first half with a 5-3 lead in shots on goal. The Buckeyes also had a 4-1 edge in corners. For the game, Wisconsin led in shots 16-13 with an 8-7 advantage in shots on goal.
- Noah Lawrence started the second half in goal for the Buckeyes, his first action since Aug. 29 vs. UAB.
Highlights
Quality chance by Channing Chasten pic.twitter.com/0ghFPEsxUl
— Ohio State Men's Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) October 8, 2021
Another shot by Chasten #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/RT3sjJZ482
— Ohio State Men's Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) October 8, 2021
Joakim Jahnsen with a shot from up top #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/RMQGnVpS4i
— Ohio State Men's Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) October 8, 2021
Notes
- The Buckeyes are 18-19-3 all-time vs. Wisconsin, including a 10-6-2 record in Columbus.
- Ohio State celebrated Alumni Night with a recognition at halftime.
- Ohio State completed its nonconference schedule at 4-3-1.
- The game vs. Wisconsin was played under partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-70s.
Up Next
Ohio State travels to Bloomington, Ind., to take on Indiana Oct. 12. The will be televised by BTN (7 p.m.).
Team Stats
Andrew Akindele (2)
Assisted By: Henri Tophoven
GOAL by WIS Akindele, Andrew Assist by Tophoven, Henri.
38:49
Ignasi Marques (2)
Assisted By: Henri Tophoven
GOAL by WIS Marques, Ignasi Assist by Tophoven, Henri.
89:09
