No. 3 Men’s Soccer Ties Against No. 8 Wisconsin 1-1 After Badgers’ Last-Second Goal
After a perfect 5-0 start to nonconference play, Ohio State appeared poised to escape Madison with a late victory over Wisconsin (5-0-1, 0-0-1 Big Ten) Friday at the McClimon Track/Soccer Complex, thanks to a goal from sophomore midfielder Aaron Hurge in the 86th minute.
However, in a last-ditch effort to equalize, Wisconsin junior midfielder Matthew Zachemski received a cross and sent a shot into the top-right corner of the net, tying the game at one-all with just eight seconds remaining.
Hurge’s goal was the second of the season. He also scored against Memphis on Aug. 28.
Ohio State led Wisconsin with 11 shots and six shots on goal to the Badgers’ nine and three, respectively.
It marked just the second goal allowed in 2026 by Ohio State goaltender Patrick McLaughlin. The senior also recorded two saves, bringing him to 10 this season.
Ohio State’s leading scorer, forward Isaiah Chisolm, who scored seven goals in his first four games, missed his second consecutive game for the Buckeyes due to injury.
Ohio State (5-0-1, 0-0-1 Big Ten) looks to get back into the win column when it returns to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m. to take on Rutgers (2-3-1, 1-0-0 Big Ten).
Amanda Schlueter Nets Brace For No. 6 Women’s Soccer In 3-0 Victory Over Indiana
Ohio State won its sixth straight game on the heels of two goals in the opening 10 minutes to defeat Indiana (4-3-1, 1-1-0 Big Ten) 3-0 Sunday at Jerry Yeagley Field in Bloomington.
Ohio State senior forward/ midfielder Schlueter opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a right-footed shot into the top-left corner to give the Buckeyes an early lead. Less than two minutes later, junior midfielder Ava Greco set up senior midfielder Elle Britt, who finished into the bottom-right corner to give Ohio State a 2-0 lead.
Schlueter then added her second goal in the 60th minute to extend Ohio State’s advantage to 3-0.
Ohio State held Indiana to just three shots as Buckeye goalkeeper Peighton Northrup recorded her fourth shutout of the season. Northrup made one save in 76 minutes.
Ohio State (6-0-1, 2-0-0 Big Ten) will look to continue its winning streak when it travels to Los Angeles to take on UCLA (4-3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) at 9 p.m. at Wallis Annenberg Stadium.
Field Hockey Increases Win Streak To Three With 2-0 Win Over Cornell
After a 4-3 shootout victory over Delaware on Friday, Ohio State field hockey closed its weekend with a 2-0 victory over Cornell on Sunday at Buckeye Varsity Field, extending its winning streak to three games.
After a scoreless opening quarter, Ohio State broke through 1:37 into the second frame. Cornell goalkeeper Martha Broderick saved a shot from Buckeyes sophomore forward Carmela Maro’s, but junior forward Sienna Golden collected the rebound and put it into the cage for her fifth goal of the season, giving Ohio State a 1-0 lead.
The Buckeyes increased their advantage to two at the 27:40 mark when freshman midfielder Lea DeWan scored her first collegiate goal. Sophomore forward Raleigh Kerst assisted the shot.
Ohio State’s defense ultimately held the Big Red to three total shots, including just two on goal, as the Buckeyes recorded their second shutout of the season.
Ohio State goalkeeper Maddie Stevens started the game and earned the win, while Avery Alleva made two saves in the second half to preserve Ohio State’s shutout.
Ohio State (4-2) ends its three-game homestand at Buckeye Varsity Field on Sunday at noon when it takes on Boston College (2-4) to close out nonconference play.
Women’s Volleyball Improves To 5-3 With Trio Of Wins At Sports Imports Classic
Ohio State hosted the Sports Imports Classic at the Covelli Center, welcoming Winthrop, Southern Indiana and Youngstown State to Columbus.
The Buckeyes opened the tournament on Friday with a narrow five-set victory over Winthrop (2-5). Ohio State dropped the first two sets, 25-20 and 25-23, but rallied from the early deficit, winning three consecutive sets, 25-23, 26-24 and 15-12, to claim the victory.
Senior outside hitter Hannah Jones led the way with 16 kills against Eagles, while freshman libero Emily Avshalomov recorded a career-high 22 digs.
Ohio State continued tournament play on Saturday against Southern Indiana, earning a 3-1 victory. After dropping the opening set, 25-22, the Buckeyes controlled the remainder of the match, winning the next three sets, 25-17, 25-18 and 25-20.
Sophomore outside hitter Na’vea Gauthier led the Buckeyes with 16 kills, while Jones finished second on the team with 15 kills, accomplishing 800 career kills (809). Freshman setter Bailey Nakanelua had a team-high 46 assists.
Ohio State closed the weekend against Youngstown State on Sunday, when the Buckeyes again needed five sets to secure a 3-2 victory.
The Penguins took the first (25-23) and third sets (25-21), but the Buckeyes responded each time, winning the second set, 25-18, and the fourth set, 25-21. Ohio State then finished off the match with a 15-10 win in the fifth set.
Junior outside hitter Naomy Govou tied a career-high with 20 kills. Avshalomov totaled 27 digs, both a team-high and a new career-high. Freshman middle blocker/ outside hitter Alia Schoonover earned a double-double with 15 kills and 11 digs.
Ohio State (5-3) returns to the court on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. to take on Virginia (3-3) at the Aquatics and Fitness Center in Charlottesville, Va.
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