DAYTON, Ohio – The University of Dayton women's soccer team (0-3-0) fell in its home opener to the Ohio State University (3-0-0) 2-1 on Thursday night at Baujan Field. Nicole Waters notched the Flyers' only goal on a free kick in the 87^th minute, but the Flyers rally would get no closer.

STATS OF THE MATCH
- 2,102 fans packed Baujan Field, the second-highest attendance in program history. The record is 2,763 set in 2012 vs. Boston.
- Nicole Waters scored Dayton's lone goal in the 87^th minute off a free kick from 25 feet out.
- Freshman Kaelyn Johns made another seven saves against 19 total Buckeyes shots.

UP NEXT
- The Flyers travel to East Lansing on Sunday, August 30^th to take on another Big Ten opponent in Michigan State University at 1 p.m.
- Back by popular demand this season, the exclusive Dayton Flyer soccer scarves. Pick up a punch card at the main entrance and be sure to get your card punched eight times to receive a scarf.
- Admission is free to all regular season home matches at Baujan.

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