Northwestern University Athletics

Men's Soccer Falls to Ohio State

6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

September 20, 1998

EVANSTON, Ill. - Ohio State took an early lead off of Peterson Jerome's outside strike in the 27th minute and never looked back in Sunday afternoon's match at Lakeside Field. The Buckeyes held a 17-5 edge in shots over the Wildcats. Both teams had five corners. The match was played under muddy conditions with periods of rain.

NORTHWESTERN VS. OHIO STATE   
Sunday, September 20, 1998
Lakeside Field, Evanston, Ill.
Attendance:  316

Scoring by Periods 1 2 F Ohio State 2 1 3 Northwestern 0 0 0

Scoring: 1. OSU Peterson Jerome (Daniel, 26:56) 2. OSU Matt Daniel (unassisted, 38:14) 3. OSU Craig Tomlinson (unassisted, 55:21)

Shots: NU 5, OSU 17 Corner Kicks: NU 6, OSU 6

Fouls: NU 15, OSU 16

Cards Issued: None

Goalie Saves: NU 4 (Matt Keeler), OSU 3 (Jon Lowery)

Updated Records: Northwestern, 3-4, 0-2 Big Ten Ohio State, 2-3-2, 1-0 Big Ten

NEXT NORTHWESTERN MATCH: Thurs., Sept. 24 4 p.m., vs. Western Illinois, Lakeside Field

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