GREENVILLE, Pa. (Sept. 10) -- The Thiel College men's soccer team fell to Baldwin Wallace, 2-0, Thursday evening at Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field.
The Yellow Jackets struck first in the 12th minute to give Baldwin Wallace an early 1-0 advantage.
Thiel goalkeeper Dylan Budziak (Mentor, Ohio/Mentor) kept the Tomcats within striking distance, making seven saves throughout the contest. The Tomcats held Baldwin Wallace off the scoreboard for the remainder of the opening half until Baldwin Wallace scored in the 41st minute to give the Yellow Jackets a 2-0 lead heading into halftime.
Thiel looked to generate offensive opportunities in the second half, recording five shots after halftime. Grant Becker (North Olmsted, Ohio/North Olmsted) led the Tomcats with one shot on goal, while Mitchell Strauss (Bradford, Pa./Bradford Area) registered a team-high four shots.
The Tomcats' defense held Baldwin Wallace scoreless throughout the second half, but Thiel was unable to find the back of the net.Â
With the loss, Thiel falls to 1-3 on the season.
The Tomcats will return to action Saturday, Sept. 12 for senior day at 7:30 p.m.
