By Caleb Scott

WESTERVILLE — The Ohio Northern men's soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision on Tuesday evening against Ohio Athletic Conference-foe Otterbein at Clements Field.

The Polar Bears fall to 8-3-1 overall and 1-1-0 in the OAC, while the Cardinals improve to 8-2-0, 2-0-0.

Offensively, junior Joseph Schulte (Copley) recorded seven shots to lead the way.

Junior goalkeeper Kyle Dunnavant (Mount Vernon) led the way defensively, posting six saves.

Otterbein was able to take a 1-0 lead in the first half as they capitalized in the 24th minute.

The Cardinals would add to their lead in the 61st minute to seal the 2-0 victory.

The Polar Bears out shot Otterbein by a 18-11 margin and won the corner kick battle 4-2.

Northern returns to action on Saturday evening at 7 pm as it hosts Capital at Kerscher Stadium on Parents Night.