Wabash battled snowy conditions and a feisty Hiram College soccer team Saturday evening in Northeast Ohio, falling to the host Terriers 2-1 in North Coast Athletic Conference action.
 
The two teams played to a scoreless tie in the first half. Hiram struck first in the 69^th minute off a deflected first shot that Jake Pastore finished for his first goal of the season. The Terriers added a second goal in the 84^th minute on a header by Zac Cairns off a free kick.
 
Mike Gore drew Wabash to within a goal in the 85^th minute when Hiram was unable to clear the ball out of the box on an offensive surge by the Little Giants.
 
Wabash finished with three total shots, including two shots on goal. Hiram (6-6-2, 2-3 NCAC) launched eight total shots in the match. Goalkeeper Dayton Jennings recorded five saves in the loss.
 
"I was pleased with the way we played with a makeshift back line after losing Spase Dorsuleski and Adam Antalis due to injuries suffered Wednesday versus Denison," Wabash head coach Chris Keller said. "We moved Scott Bye into the starting lineup and shifted Riley Pelton to center back. I was pleased with their efforts.
 
"Hiram showed a little more desire in the box, putting away a couple of set pieces. We just didn't' do enough to win on the road. Now we have our backs against the wall but we have to regroup and be ready to play Wittenberg on Tuesday."
 
Wabash (9-3-2, 1-2-2 ) faces the Tigers at Mud Hollow Stadium Tuesday at 4 p.m.