Second-Half Surge Sends Wabash to 14-9 Home Loss Against Hope

Little Giants led 6-5 at halftime but were outscored 9-3 over the final two quarters

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Wabash carried a one-goal lead into halftime but could not sustain the momentum Saturday afternoon, as Hope College outscored the Little Giants 9-3 over the final two quarters to hand Wabash a 14-9 nonconference setback at Fischer Field at Mud Hollow Stadium.

Why it matters

This loss drops Wabash's record to 1-3 on the season, as they look to rebound against Ohio Northern University next weekend. The second-half collapse raises concerns about the team's ability to maintain leads and close out games.

The details

Senior midfielder Wabash scored two goals on eight shots to lead the Little Giants, while Dybedock added two goals and Kerker finished with two goals on two shots. Hope was paced by Gibson Heethuis, who tallied three goals and three assists for six points, and Preston Hoexum, who scored three times on a game-high 14 shots.

  • Wabash led 6-5 at halftime.
  • Hope outscored Wabash 9-3 over the final two quarters.

The players

Wabash

The home team that led at halftime but ultimately lost 14-9 to Hope College.

Hope College

The visiting team that outscored Wabash 9-3 in the second half to secure a 14-9 victory.

Gibson Heethuis

A Hope College player who tallied three goals and three assists for six points.

Preston Hoexum

A Hope College player who scored three goals on a game-high 14 shots.

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What’s next

Wabash returns to Fischer Field next Saturday to host Ohio Northern University at 12 p.m.

The takeaway

Wabash's inability to maintain their halftime lead and the second-half surge by Hope College raises concerns about the team's ability to close out games, an area they will need to improve upon as they look to bounce back against Ohio Northern University next weekend.