Findlay, OH – The University of Findlay men's soccer team faced off against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in a key conference matchup at DeHaven Field on October 17, 2026. Following Senior Day festivities, the Oilers earned a hard fought victory, 2-1. This moves their record to 10-3-1, with a Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) record of 7-3-1. Kentucky Wesleyan moves to 5-3-3 in conference play, with an overall record of 6-4-3.
Findlay started the match on the front foot after freshman
Alex Davidson earned a penalty kick for the Oilers that would be calmly tucked away by senior
Tom Middleham in the 3
rd minute of the match. This would be Middleham's fifth goal of the year. Kentucky Wesleyan responded in the 15
th minute when Panther's attacker Mattie McNally leveled the match, 1-1.
The Oilers would once again take the lead after a quick restart from a free kick that found the foot of junior
Tyson Woodring, who scored in the 21
st minute to give Findlay the lead once again. The goal was assisted by senior
Carson Oberski, his fourth of the season.
Following the half, both teams would come out swinging in a physical battle from start to finish. The second half would see seven yellow cards, including a double yellow awarded to Kentucky Wesleyan head coach, John Fusco in the 67
th minute. The match featured nine total yellow cards, along with 29 combined fouls between both teams on the day. The Oilers would ultimately survive, earning a win on Senior Day, 2-1.
Senior goalkeeper had an impressive day, making several key saves throughout the match and collecting six total saves on the day.
The Oilers return to action on Thursday, October 22 when they travel to Thomas More in another pivotal matchup with just three matches remaining in conference play.
