Ohio State Men's Soccer Continues NCAA Title March With 2
Ohio State Men's Soccer Continues NCAA Title March With 2-0 Win Over Creighton
The Ohio State Men's Soccer team continued its impressive run in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, defeating Creighton 2-0 in the Round of 16 to advance to the quarterfinals.
The Buckeyes, who are now 18-3-2 on the season, got goals from junior forward Jake Stejskal and senior midfielder Sean Zawadzki to secure the victory.
Stejskal's Goal Gives Ohio State Early Lead
Stejskal gave Ohio State an early lead in the 12th minute, heading in a cross from senior defender Alex Rutz. The goal was Stejskal's fourth of the season.
Ohio State had several other chances to score in the first half, but Creighton goalkeeper Paul Kruse made several key saves to keep the Buckeyes off the board.
Zawadzki's Goal Seals Victory
Zawadzki's goal in the 72nd minute sealed the victory for Ohio State. The senior midfielder took a pass from Stejskal and fired a shot from outside the box that found the back of the net.
Creighton had a few chances to score late, but Ohio State goalkeeper Jahmali Waite made several big saves to preserve the shutout.
Ohio State Advances to Quarterfinals
With the victory, Ohio State advances to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament, where they will face the winner of the match between Oregon State and UCF.
The Buckeyes are now one win away from reaching the College Cup, which will be held in Cary, North Carolina on December 9-11.
Ohio State's Success a Credit to Team Effort
Ohio State's success in the NCAA Tournament has been a credit to the team's overall effort.
The Buckeyes have been led by Stejskal, who has four goals in the tournament, and Zawadzki, who has three goals and three assists.
But the entire team has contributed to the Buckeyes' success, from the defense, which has allowed just two goals in the tournament, to the midfield, which has controlled possession in most of the games.
Outlook for the Rest of the Tournament
Ohio State is now one of the favorites to win the NCAA Tournament.
The Buckeyes have a talented team that is playing with a lot of confidence.
If they can continue to play at a high level, they have a good chance of reaching the College Cup and winning the national championship.
Conclusion
Ohio State's victory over Creighton was a significant step towards the team's goal of winning the NCAA Tournament.
The Buckeyes are now one win away from reaching the College Cup and have a good chance of winning the national championship.
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