As the Michigan field hockey team applied perpetual pressure up and down the field — sometimes engulfing Ohio State’s offense — the Wolverines failed to maximize on their efforts to slot the ball in the back of the net.

After completing a ranked win over then-No. 15 Rutgers , No. 11 Michigan (8-4 overall, 3-2 Big Ten) fell to the 15th-ranked Buckeyes (7-5, 3-1) in a close 1-0 loss, despite its persistent strive of ball pressure to calm down the Buckeyes’ stringent offense.

In the first quarter, play was even and quick amongst the contestants, with only a single shot on goal by junior forward Esmée de Willingen in the first minute, followed by no corners and no cards. Ohio State looked to connect passes and feed the ball through Michigan’s defense, but even with a sleek breakaway chance

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