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 yards out.
•  Freshman Kaelyn Johns made another seven saves against 19 total Buckeyes shots.

UP NEXT
•  The Flyers travel to East Lansing on Sunday, Aug. 30 to take on another Big Ten opponent in Michigan State University at 1 p.m.
•  Following that match Dayton will host four consecutive home matches: Nebraska on Friday, Sept. 4; Wright State on Sunday, Sept. 6; Rice on Friday, Sept. 11 and Texas A&M on Sunday, Sept. 13.
•  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.