Ohio State
3-4-1, 3-4-1
Michigan
5-2-1, 5-2-1
Buckeyes Come up Short in Ann Arbor
3/31/2021 5:08:53 PM | Men's Soccer
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COLUMBUS, Ohio –Ohio State (3-4-1 B1G) dropped a 2-0 decision at Michigan (5-2-1) Wednesday at the U-M Soccer Stadium in Ann Arbor.
The Wolverines scored early in the second half with a goal in the 48th minute to take a 1-0 lead.
The Buckeyes put together a few opportunities in the second half but came up just short of getting the equalizer before the Wolverines scored again in the 84th minute for the 2-0 final.
The Buckeyes come up just short looking for the equalizer. pic.twitter.com/Kta9LsdS8Q
— Ohio State Mens Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) March 31, 2021
So close with the cross to Bennati from Wootton. pic.twitter.com/gs9N3voOLJ
— Ohio State Mens Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) March 31, 2021
Neither team was able to generate much offense in the first half with the Wolverines recording the only shot on goal, which was saved by the Buckeyes’ senior keeper Noah Lawrence.
Lawrence faced just three shots on net behind the hard-working Buckeye defense. Michigan took nine shots while the Buckeyes managed three, one on goal.
Big time save by Noah Lawrence to keep the game tied 0-0. pic.twitter.com/lOZLVSYrOu
— Ohio State Mens Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) March 31, 2021
The Buckeyes return to Columbus to face Michigan State at 1 p.m. Sunday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in the regular-season finale. The Buckeyes will celebrate the careers of nine seniors in pregame ceremonies.
#GoBuckeyes
Team Stats
Bryce Blevins (3)
Assisted By: Marc Ybarra , Austin Swiech
GOAL by MICH Blevins, Bryce Assist by Ybarra, Marc and Swiech, Austin.
47:42
Bryce Blevins (3)
Assisted By: Moshtaba Al-Hasnawi , Marc Ybarra
GOAL by MICH Blevins, Bryce Assist by Al-Hasnawi, Moshtaba and Ybarra, Marc.
83:17
