Oberlin, Ohio – The Oberlin College men's soccer team scored three unanswered goals to defeat Baldwin Wallace University 4-2 on Shults Field.
 
The Yeomen struck first as they took advantage of one of its four first-half corner kicks. Brian James set up the opening goal he as fired a strike into the box that Jake Crim headed to senior Timothy Williams. He would proceed to send in his NCAC-leading ninth goal of the season in the 34^th minute.
 
The Yellow Jackets answered the Yeomen goal with two scores in the final 10 minutes of the half to take a 2-1 lead into the intermission, despite Oberlin outshooting Baldwin Wallace 9-8. 
 
The Oberlin offense started off slow in the first five minutes of the second half, but got going and tied the game at 2-2 in the 53^rd minute. Sophomore Jack McMillin scored off a feed from senior defender Jesse Lauritsen.
 
In the 72^nd minute, Oberlin scored the game-winner when sophomore Jiadi Cheng cut through the defense for his first tally of the year. His initial attempt was turned away, but he stuck with the rebound and ultimately sent the ball into the back of the net. 
 
The Yeomen tacked on an insurance goal in the 83^rd minute as seniors Matthew Bach-Lombardo and Williams assisted Trenton Bulucea on the game's final score. He fired a shot that beat the Yellow Jackets goalkeeper for his third goal of the season.
 
In addition, senior goalkeeper Connor English had a strong day for Oberlin as he faced 15 shots and tallied five saves, which is two stops shy of his season-high.
 
The Yeomen open up North Coast Athletic Conference play on Saturday when they face Ohio Wesleyan University on Shults Field at 7 p.m. Fan's can follow all the action at goyeo.com/stream