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Tyler Wall had the game winner in the Bishop's victory over No. 5 Wittenberg
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In men's action on Wednesday evening, Ohio Wesleyan put themselves in a good position for post-season play with a 2-0 win over No. 5 Wittenberg. With the loss, Wittenberg falls to 15-2. Ohio Wesleyan improves to 14-4 and with the win, claimed the NCAC championship for the fourth time in five years. The Bishops will now host a first round NCAC tournament match as the No. 1 seed on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. The winner of the tourney will receive the conference AQ for NCAA post-season play. Check out discussions on other post-seaons action, including, NCAA rankings, Pool B, and Pool C possiblities. Also note Friday's slate of matches and early results.
The Bishop's sophomore Tyler Wall scored an unassisted goal in the 37th minute of the first half for the eventual game winner. Midway through the second half, junior Brian Greene added an insurance goal off a Bishop Corner kick to make it 2-0. In the match, the Bishops outshot the Tigers, 12-4, setting up Tigers keeper Michael Layback for a busy day: he had 6 saves in the match.
In looking at what might happen next week in the NCAC tourney, it is important to note that Wittenberg is currently No. 1 in the NCAA regional poll, while Ohio Wesleyan is No. 5. If Wittenberg and Ohio Wesleyan were to play in the tourney final, there is a good chance that the loser would receive a Pool C bid. A loss by Wittenberg would be less costly than a loss by Ohio Wesleyan to be sure, but with Wednesday's win over the No. 1 program in the Great Lakes, Ohio Wesleyan has definitely improved their standing in the region and their spot in the hunt for an at-large bid.
In other action, No. 24 Richard Stockton were 1-0 winners over No. 12 William Paterson. With the win, Stockton captured the No. 2 seed in the upcoming NJAC tourney. As we mentioned earlier this month, Richard Stockton is making some noise late in the season; not only have they had some key victories, but also currently hold the No. 3 spot in the NCAA Metro regional ranking. The NJAC tourney first round action begins on Saturday, November 1st with No. 6 NJCU at No. 3 Rutgers-Camden, and No. 5 TCNJ at No. 4 William Paterson. Both matches begin at 6:00 pm. Second round action is being held on Tuesday, November 4th with NJCU/Rutgers-Camden winner at No. 2 Richard Stockton, and the TCNJ/William Paterson winner at No. 1 Montclair State. The championship match will be held on Friday, November 7th.
The Bishop's sophomore Tyler Wall scored an unassisted goal in the 37th minute of the first half for the eventual game winner. Midway through the second half, junior Brian Greene added an insurance goal off a Bishop Corner kick to make it 2-0. In the match, the Bishops outshot the Tigers, 12-4, setting up Tigers keeper Michael Layback for a busy day: he had 6 saves in the match.
In looking at what might happen next week in the NCAC tourney, it is important to note that Wittenberg is currently No. 1 in the NCAA regional poll, while Ohio Wesleyan is No. 5. If Wittenberg and Ohio Wesleyan were to play in the tourney final, there is a good chance that the loser would receive a Pool C bid. A loss by Wittenberg would be less costly than a loss by Ohio Wesleyan to be sure, but with Wednesday's win over the No. 1 program in the Great Lakes, Ohio Wesleyan has definitely improved their standing in the region and their spot in the hunt for an at-large bid.
In other action, No. 24 Richard Stockton were 1-0 winners over No. 12 William Paterson. With the win, Stockton captured the No. 2 seed in the upcoming NJAC tourney. As we mentioned earlier this month, Richard Stockton is making some noise late in the season; not only have they had some key victories, but also currently hold the No. 3 spot in the NCAA Metro regional ranking. The NJAC tourney first round action begins on Saturday, November 1st with No. 6 NJCU at No. 3 Rutgers-Camden, and No. 5 TCNJ at No. 4 William Paterson. Both matches begin at 6:00 pm. Second round action is being held on Tuesday, November 4th with NJCU/Rutgers-Camden winner at No. 2 Richard Stockton, and the TCNJ/William Paterson winner at No. 1 Montclair State. The championship match will be held on Friday, November 7th.
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