The Akron women's soccer team pulled off an incredible 4-3 victory over Central Michigan on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in a match that will be remembered for a long time. The Zips' offense was on full display as they netted four goals, including two from Jordanne Oberhaus, while their defense struggled to contain the Chippewas' attacks.
The match got off to a blistering start as Ella Betzold opened the scoring for Akron in the 8th minute, assisted by Gabriella Sapia and Melaina Troy. Just two and a half minutes later, Emma King doubled the Zips' lead, thanks to a beautiful pass from Allie McMillen in the 11th minute. The Akron offense continued to roll into the second half of the first period, with Jordanne Oberhaus scoring her first goal of the match in the 40th minute, assisted by Olivia Heskett and Kaitlyn Rogowski.
The Zips' momentum continued as Rachel Jackson scored in the 44th minute to give Akron a 4-0 lead heading into halftime. However, Central Michigan refused to back down, and the second half saw the Chippewas mount a fierce comeback. Addison Hall put Akron back up by four goals in the 48th minute, assisted by Eesha Sutharshan and Lilly Touhey, but Central Michigan began to chip away at the lead.
The Chippewas finally scored their first goal of the match in the 74th minute, courtesy of Ella Dykstra, who was assisted by Maggie Van Wagnen. Despite the Zips' best efforts, Central Michigan continued to push forward, eventually scoring two more goals to make it a 4-3 contest. Jordanne Oberhaus scored her second goal of the match in the 84th minute, assisted by Lilly Touhey and Rielly Chesna, but it was too little, too late for Central Michigan.
Akron's victory was built on their impressive attacking play, with eight shots on goal and 17 total shot attempts. The Zips' defense, however, was tested by Central Michigan's relentless pressure, and they were forced to make several crucial saves to preserve the win. In the end, it was Akron's potent offense that proved to be the difference-maker, as they outscored the Chippewas 4-3 in a thrilling match.
The win improves Akron's record and sets the stage for their next match. The Zips' ability to score at will was on full display against Central Michigan, and fans will be eager to see if they can continue that form in their upcoming contests. With players like Jordanne Oberhaus, Ella Betzold, and Emma King leading the charge, the Zips' offense is certainly one to watch.
The match statistics tell the story of a closely contested and intense match. Akron outshot Central Michigan 17-9 and had eight shots on goal compared to the Chippewas' three. Both teams had four corner kicks, and neither team received a yellow card. The Zips' goalkeeper made zero saves, while Central Michigan's goalkeeper made four saves. The win was a testament to Akron's determination and skill, and fans will be excited to see what's next for the team.