Second half goals by senior forward Abby Martone and junior Melissa Hoey was enough to push Denison past Wittenberg by a final score of 2-1 in a critical North Coast Athletic Conference matchup from Edwards-Maurer Field.

Wittenberg scored first when Audrey Coler connected with Blaine Donnelly in the 26th minute.

The 1-0 lead lasted until the 54th minute of play.  That's when the Denison co-captains teamed up for the game-tying goal as junior back Jane Higley fed Martone with the equalizer.

Denison nearly took the lead five minutes later when first-year Ali Gakenheimer's shot clanged off the post.

With just over six minutes left in regulation, Hoey scored the eventual game-winner off a pass from Noelle Hubbard.  In the final minute, Wittenberg did have two consecutive penalty corner attempts but the Tigers couldn't manage a shot attempt.

DU held a 13-6 advantage in shots and an 11-6 lead in penalty corner attempts.  Sophomore goalie Ellen Westfall finished with one save for Denison.  Wittenberg keeper Sarah Brownell had five saves for the Tigers.

Denison improves to 10-3 overall and 7-2 in the NCAC.  They will host Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. inside Piper Stadium.  With the win, Denison moves into a tie for second place in the conference standings.