Oberlin, Ohio – Shifting to Bailey Field at Knowlton Stadium for their Homecoming match, the Oberlin College women's soccer team faced Kenyon on Senior Day. While the Crimson and Gold were able to score in the second half, the Owls claimed the 3-1 victory.
Prior to the game, the Oberlin celebrating their 2027 graduating class of
Audrey Benson and
Skylar Leung.
"Tonight was a really meaningful night for our program, and while the result wasn't what we wanted, I'm incredibly proud of the way this group competed. Audrey's goal and Skylar's performance in the midfield were great examples of the fight and commitment they have brought to this team, and I'm grateful we got to celebrate everything they have given this program on Senior Day," Head Coach
Taylor Houck adds. "There is a lot of pride in this group, and we'll keep moving forward together."
The Crimson and Gold delivered seven shots with two on goal, while Kenyon notched 22 shots with eight on target. The Owls also maintained the edge in corner kicks with 11 while Oberlin earned just one corner kick.
Asha Locke appeared in goal for all 90 minutes of the game, posting four saves.
The visitors controlled much of the offensive possession, opening the first two minutes with a shot. Kenyon added another shot before Oberlin aimed to get on the board following a corner.
Zoey Edmiaston looked to score but found her attempt just left of the goal. The Owls shot twice more, with Locke recording her first save in the 15' before they got on the board in the 18'.
Averi Williams quickly responded, hoping to score the equalizer but found her shot going left. The Crimson and Gold continued to find off the relentless Kenyon with nine more shots in the half.
Kenyon scored twice more in the second half as Oberlin pushed to find some offensive momentum. Williams took another attempt in the 76th minute but went just wide of the target. Reynolds followed just minutes later, drilling a shot to the bottom center, but was stopped by the Owls' goalkeeper. The Crimson and Gold continued to push as
Kylie Tinnirella added a shot, going just right of the goal.
As the clock began to wind down, and just over six minutes remaining, Williams sent a pass from the right edge of the penalty box. Dribbling off of Tinnirella, Benson launched a shot to the bottom center just past the Kenyon goalie as the crowd roared. Running out of time to catch up, Kenyon secured the 3-1 conference victory.
The Crimson and Gold will take a week to rest before returning to action on Saturday, October 10, at John Carroll. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
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