June 16, 2026

Men's Soccer: 89th minute goal lifts Ohio State past Michigan 2-1


The Buckeyes’ men’s soccer team celebrates during the Ohio State-Northwestern game on March 7. Ohio State won 4-2. Credit: Christian Harsa | Special Projects Director The last home game of the regular season for the Ohio State men’s soccer team ended in dramatic fashion as they came up with their second-straight Big Ten victory, beating Michigan 2-1 — their first win against the Wolverines since 2016. The Buckeyes (6-8-1, 2-5-0) came out strong in the first half with a goal in the 18th minute by senior midfielder Xavier Green. Green put the ball low and hard into the left corner of the net to give the Buckeyes a 1-0 lead. He was assisted by junior forward Channing Chasten, producing his third assist of the season. Green said finishing opportunities was something Ohio State needed to execute, and Green was ready to do so when the ball was at his feet.…

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