COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Dominican men's soccer team improved its overall record to 11-4-1 and 9-3 in the GLIAC after its fifth straight win and fourth at home on Friday evening at Panther Field by defeating Malone 3-1.

Just a few minutes into the game, senior Casey Weddle (Cincinnati, Ohio) chipped in his fifth penalty kick of the season to give the Panthers the 1-0 lead. Weddle is now tied for first for most penalty kick goals in a season.

The Pioneers would answer back after Kelvin Aquino connected from Stephen Wannah for his third goal of the season at the 44:46 mark, knotting the score at 1-1 going into halftime.

With the rain falling at a steady pace, the Panthers took the lead in the 78th minute after sophomore Brock Taylor (Columbus, Ohio) sent a touch pass to freshman Brent Wahle (Pataskala, Ohio) to give the Panthers a 2-1 lead.

ODU added an insurance goal in the 85th minute after senior Justin Wheeler (Gahanna, Ohio) sent the ball into the back of the net from a Wahle pass, sealing the 3-1 victory.

The Panthers held a commanding  26-10 advantage on shots, including nine on goal, and had seven corner kicks compared to the Pioneers one.

ODU returns to action on Sunday, Oct. 28 for the team's annual senior day against Notre Dame (OH) for a 4 p.m. conference match.

Contact: Sarah Twiggs
twiggss@ohiodominican.edu