Box Score

Oshkosh, Wis. - Stephen Mesko made an immediate impact on his return to the lineup as his goal gave Wheaton College men's soccer a 1-0 victory at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on Saturday.

The Thunder improved to 11-3-0 overall while the Titans fell to 11-2-1.

The game promised to be a close, competitive affair from the onset. Oshkosh came into the game with a perfect 7-0 home record and had dominated its opposition this season by a combined score of 43-9.

Following a scoreless halftime, Mesko scored on a long blast from 30 yards out that snuck just under the crossbar in the 48th minute. It was the junior's second goal of the season in his first game back from an injury that kept him sidelined for the past nine games. The assist went to Jason Lollar.

Wheaton notched its ninth victory in the last 10 matches and its fifth shutout of the season. Goalkeeper Ryan Seager made two saves in net to get the victory.

Oshkosh held a 10-8 shot advantage and a 6-1 corner kick margin in the game.

Wheaton's next game will be at 5:00 PM on Wednesday at Illinois Wesleyan University.