DePauw University

Delaware, Ohio - DePauw field hockey struggled to find their footing in a 5-0 shutout against OWU, falling to 9-5 overall and 7-2 in conference play.

The Tigers kept the Battling Bishops scoreless in the first quarter, tallying one shot on goal by junior forward Sophie Flynn to open the competition. 

Starting in the second quarter, OWU began an onslaught against the Tigers defense tallying 13 shots, six of which were on goal. Battling Bishops tallied two before halftime, leading the Tigers 2-0.

OWU tallied a final goal in the fourth quarter to wrap up the game 5-0 in the Battling Bishops favor.

Coming back for the second half, junior goalkeeper Olivia Streifel subbed in for freshman Colby Durbin in goal. OWU proceeded to tally two more in the quarter, leading 5-0 going into the final 15-minutes. Streifel made a pivotal save on a penalty stroke attempt.

DePauw made 13 saves in goal, with Durbin recording seven of those. 

Junior forward Ellie Lochhead and Flynn led the Tigers with one shot on goal each.

DePauw will look to regroup before returning to conference play on Saturday, October 31st when they host Denison at 12:00 p.m.