Defiance falls to Heidelberg in tough 1-0 loss

TIFFIN, Ohio – The Defiance College Yellow Jackets were unable to find the net in a tough battle with Heidelberg Wednesday night, falling 1-0 in the first midweek test of the season.

In a game that only saw eight shots on goal, Heidelberg's (3-0-0) Christopher Koczak was able to find the lone goal with just two seconds remaining in the first half. Defiance (3-2-0) goalkeeper Sean Roberts was able to get a piece of the shot from Koczak, but not enough to send it wide of the frame.

Defiance was able to get 11 shots off in the 90 minutes, but were only able to find the target on only three of the chances, in which the Yellow Jackets couldn't get one past Heidelberg keeper Matthew Stevens.

The Yellow Jackets' defense made the game close down to the wire as DC did not allow a Heidelberg shot in the second 45 minutes.

Defiance will return to action Saturday with the first of two games over the weekend. DC plays at Capital on Saturday with a scheduled start time of 3 p.m. The Yellow Jackets will then play at Muskingum on Sunday with a 2 p.m. start time.