By Tim Glon
Ohio Northern opened the Ohio Athletic Conference portion of its schedule with a 55-27 loss at No. 12-ranked Heidelberg Saturday afternoon at Mayer Field.
The Polar Bears fall to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in OAC play, while the Student Princes improve to 2-0, 1-0.
Northern struck first when sophomore Andrew DiMario connected on a 34-yard field goal attempt with just 1:31 gone in the game.
Senior Zach Runzo set up the score with an interception on the third play of the game.
Later, DiMario hit on a 28-yard field goal with 2:47 left in the half to pull ONU within 27-6.