With 16 Hurt, Oberlin Must Forfeit Game

OBERLIN, Ohio — Oberlin College said Monday it will forfeit its North Coast Conference game at Wittenberg on Saturday because of injuries that leave only 13 available players on the roster.

Oberlin (0-7) entered last Saturday’s game against Allegheny with 29 players. A trainer’s report said 16 were injured in the 56-0 loss and unable to play at Wittenberg.

The game will be counted as a forfeit to Wittenberg, which shares the NCAC lead with Ohio Wesleyan.

Officials at Oberlin indicate said they will try to finish their schedule. The Yeomen have games remaining Nov. 7 against Kenyon and Nov. 14 against Grove City.

The forfeit extends Oberlin’s losing streak to 26 games.