Kenyon’s men’s soccer squad edged the Ohio Northern Polar Bears 2-1 on a sweltering afternoon, a result that nudges their 2025 record to 7-4-7 and revives hopes of a return to the NCAA Tournament.
Game Overview
The match opened with Ohio Northern scoring early, and Emmett Brown earned the first yellow card at the 13‑minute mark, a caution that foreshadowed a disciplined contest.
Lucas de Alarcon’s goal, assisted by Emmett Brown, gave Kenyon an early cushion, and the Owls finished the match with an 8-7 edge in total shots and a 4-3 advantage in shots on goal.
Luca Bilotto made his collegiate debut and immediately added a second strike, putting Kenyon up 2-0 before the Polar Bears rallied with a goal in the second half that reduced the margin to one.
The heat and humidity in the second half tested the squad, contributing to a total of five yellow cards—two in the first half and two more after the break—while the team maintained its offensive pressure.
The Owls are slated to travel to Indiana on Friday for a showdown with Anderson University, a game that could further solidify their standing as they chase a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2024.