BEREA, Ohio – The Baldwin Wallace University men's soccer team dropped their Ohio Athletic Conference home opener to Marietta College by a final score of 2-1 on the Tressel Field inside the George Finnie Stadium.

BW Leaders (9-1-1, 0-1 OAC)

• Freshman midfielder Owen Reyes (North Olmsted) scored the lone goal for the Yellow Jackets. It was his third goal of the season.
• Sophomore goalkeeper Zoltan Nagy (Lakewood/St. Edward), the OAC Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the week, led with four saves.

Marietta Leaders (3-5-3, 1-0 OAC)

• Senior forward Jovonni Auddino scored his second goal of the season.
• Senior midfielder Elliot Britton scored his third goal of the season.
• Sophomore goalkeeper Joey Backhaus led with five saves. 

First Half (1-0, Marietta)

• Auddino scored in the 28th minute off an assist from senior midfielder Caden Ferguson.
• BW led the half with eight shots compared to the Marietta four.
• The Yellow Jackets led with two corner kick opportunities.
• Both goalkeepers recorded two saves. 

Second Half (2-1, Marietta)

• Reyes scored the equalizer off a penalty kick in the 55th minute.
• Britton put the Pioneers on top with an unassisted goal in the 79th minute.
• Marietta led the half with 11 shots.
• Both teams had two corner kick opportunities.
• Marietta led the half with three saves. BW recorded two saves. 

The Yellow Jackets are back in action on Wednesday, October 5 when the team travels to Alliance for an OAC matchup against the University of Mount Union at 7:00 p.m. at Mount Union Stadium.