Bethany defeated at Defiance, 2-0

Andrew Woodley, Sports Information Director

DEFIANCE, Ohio (Sept. 3) - The Bison were knocked off 2-0 by Defiance at the Purple & Gold Classic Sunday afternoon in a non-conference match.

THE MATCHUP

• Final: Defiance 2, Bethany 0 (Box Score)
• Records: Bethany 1-1, Defiance 2-0
• Location: Winsper-Knobel Field | Defiance, Ohio

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Jackets got on the board with a goal in the second-minute of the game to establish an early advantage.
• Defiance withstood Bethany's attempt to equalize the contest, as the Bison attempted six shots in the first 14 minutes of the game.
• The Green & White had a trio of corner kicks and two shots on goal between the 64th and 68th minutes, but did not find the back of the net.
• Defiance added an insurance marker in the 90th-minute to complete the 2-0 win.

MATCH NOTES

• Freshman Torben Grether (Rheinfelden, Germany/Georg-Buchner) made four saves in the loss.
• Bethany held a 20-to-15 advantage in shots and attempted nine corner kicks, compared to the four taken by Defiance.
• The Jackets were whistled for 21 fouls in the match, while the Bison were charged with 13 infractions. 

UP NEXT

• The Bison are back in action on Wednesday, September 6 when they head to New Concord, Ohio to take on Muskingum in a non-conference match at 4:30 p.m.
• Live statistics for the match will be available here.