Colin Gottron scores, No. 24 Men's Soccer earns 1-0 win at Randolph-Macon (Va.)
#24 Ohio Northern
2-0-0, 0-0-0
1
AT
Randolph-Macon (Va.)
1-1-0, 0-0-0
0
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| #24 Ohio Northern (2-0-0, 0-0-0) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Randolph-Macon (Va.) (1-1-0, 0-0-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
Scoring Summary
2nd
- 49:26 -
Colin Gottron
(#24 Ohio Northern)
Game Leaders
Randolph-Macon (Va.)
G:
N/A
A:
N/A
Sh:
6 Players
(#21,
#7,
#10,
#11,
#22,
#33)
- 1
Sv:
Ethan Chenoweth
- 3
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | #24 Ohio Northern | Randolph-Macon (Va.) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 12 (4) | 6 (3) |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Fouls | 8 | 15 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 2 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
August 31, 2025
ASHLAND, Va. — A goal by junior Colin Gottron (Centerville) led the No. 24-ranked Ohio Northern men's soccer team to a 1-0 win at Randolph-Macon (Va.) on Sunday afternoon.
The Basics
- Records: #24 Ohio Northern (2-0-0 Overall), Randolph-Macon (1-1-0 Overall).
- Venue: RMC Grass Soccer Field — Ashland, Va.
The Match
- Gottron scored off an assist from senior Gage Foster (Mason) in the 50th minute.
- Sophomore goalkeeper Carson Zurmehly (Batavia/McNicholas) had three saves in goal for ONU for his second straight shutout.
- ONU out-shot RMC 12-6 and had a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Notables
- Ohio Northern is ranked No. 24 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll.
- This is the first meeting between the two teams in the history of ONU men's soccer.
- This is the sixth time in program history and the first time since 2011 that ONU has opened its season with two shutouts.
- This is the 51st season of Ohio Northern men's soccer. The Polar Bears are now 543-299-79 all-time in program history.
- Sixth-year head coach Chris Matejka is now 72-31-20 at Ohio Northern.
Up Next
- The Polar Bears return to action on Friday at Hope (Mich.) at 7 p.m.