Ohio State's Dominant 6-0 Victory Over DePaul
The Buckeyes opened their season with a commanding performance, routing DePaul 6-0 in a road contest that left the Chicago-based program winless at 0-1-1. From the opening whistle, Ohio State controlled the tempo, outshooting the Blue Demons and carving out a 10-0 possession edge in the first half.
Four of the goals arrived before the break, with three coming while DePaul was reduced to ten men after an early red card. The dismissal shifted momentum irrevocably, allowing the Buckeyes to build a multi‑goal lead that they never relinquished.
Isaiah Chisolm was the offensive catalyst, striking twice, including a converted penalty in the 54th minute that capped a relentless first‑half onslaught. His partnership with midfielders created numerous chances, forcing DePaul into a defensive scramble.
Between the posts, DePaul goalkeeper Hayden Vostal kept the score respectable with several high‑quality saves, highlighted by a one‑handed stop in the 81st minute that denied what could have been a seventh goal. Despite his efforts, the volume of attacks proved overwhelming.
Ohio State's record improves to 2-0-0, underscoring the team's early chemistry and depth, while DePaul will look to regroup after a humbling defeat that exposed gaps in both discipline and attacking firepower.
The match was played in Columbus, Ohio, on the Buckeyes' home turf, where the crowd's energy added to the pressure on the visiting squad. The result marks a stark contrast in early-season trajectories for the two programs.