Buckeye Defense Shines, Bilow Nets Game Winner Over Bruins

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State (5-4, 2-1) earned a 2-1 win against UCLA (2-5-2, 2-2) Monday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. 
 

• The Buckeyes played with 10 men after Nick McHenry was issued a red card on a sliding tackle against Sergi Solans Ormo in the 7′.
• In the 29′, Andre Roberts drew a foul right outside the goalie box, leading to Marko Borkovic sinking a penalty kick to put Ohio State on the board first, 1-0. This was Borkovic’s 15th career goal and team-leading fifth of the season.

29′ | Here’s a look at Marko Borkovic’s fifth goal of the season. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/RBMCcGx6TI

— Ohio State Men’s Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) September 29, 2025

• After an Ohio State handball, UCLA evened the score in the 62′ on a penalty kick by Artem Vovk. 
• The Buckeyes netted the game-winner a minute after in the 63′ from an outside-the-box power shot from Ashton Bilow assisted by Luciano Pechota. Bilow’s goal marked his third career goal and first of the season.

63′ | Here’s a look at Bilow’s power shot to put the Buckeyes ahead. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/FYKcLBpayI

— Ohio State Men’s Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) September 29, 2025

• The Bruins outshot the Buckeyes, 19-5, and recorded 12 corners compared to Ohio State’s 0.
• Max Trejo started in goal and faced 18 shots while recording a season-high five saves. He is now 5-3 on the year. 

47′ | Trejo says no again. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/lJf6Z5KHQ0

— Ohio State Men’s Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) September 29, 2025

 

Hear from Ashton Bilow after scoring the match winner in 2-1 victory over UCLA Monday. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/GbFHm7QUaP

— Ohio State Men’s Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) September 30, 2025

 

The 2-1 victory over UCLA Monday was No. 500 in the history of the Ohio State men’s soccer program. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/eXHW9WffC5

— Ohio State Men’s Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) September 30, 2025

 

Hear from Coach Maisonneuve during the break. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/WKMqHm790E

— Ohio State Men’s Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) September 29, 2025

 
Up Next
The Buckeyes remain home against the Wisconsin Badgers Friday at 7 p.m. at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. First touch is set for 7 p.m., and the game will be streamed on BIG+.
 

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