A Defensive Masterclass in Ohio
The Demon Deacons traveled to Ohio for a Monday night showdown at Cochrane Stadium, where they posted a 1-0 victory over Bowling Green that marked their first non-conference road win since a 4-1 triumph over UNCW on October 15, 2024.
Chandler Young broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, slipping a low strike past the goalkeeper after a precise pass from Marcos Miranda, who recorded his first assist of his NCAA Division I career.
Between the posts, Jonah Mednard turned in a commanding performance, making six saves including four in the second half and stopping all six shots on target to preserve the shutout and notch his fifth solo career clean sheet.
The backline, anchored by Daniel Krueger, Mason Sullivan, Ronnie Garcia and Travis Smith Jr., limited Bowling Green to just 19 attempts, with Mednard denying every clear chance and the unit collectively holding the opposition to a single goal.
Midfielders Will Kuisel and Copeland Berkley helped control possession, which finished at 53% in favor of Wake Forest, while Lorenze Currie and Jeffrey White added width and defensive cover.
Coach Muuss praised the squad’s resilience after a tough loss at Akron, highlighting how the group adapted and executed under pressure, and he singled out the defensive cohesion that allowed the team to grind out the result.
Looking ahead, Wake Forest will host Duke at Spry Stadium on Saturday, September 5, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. on ACCNX, a match that could extend the early momentum built in Ohio.