OXFORD, Ohio – The Northern Kentucky women's soccer team defeated Miami (Ohio) in an exhibition on Sunday evening by a final score of 3-1. This was the second win of the preseason for the Norse.

"Our team committed to proper defending, and it showed tonight," said head coach Bob Sheehan. "Strong defensive performances were turned in by our players both individually and collectively. We created excellent chances and earned three quality goals. We are pleased with the unselfish nature of how we are playing and the balance that we are showing in our attack."
 
NKU SCORING SUMMARY

• Emily Soltes gave the Norse a 1-0 lead in the 23^rd minute. Megan Patrick and Payton Naylor earned assists on the play.
• Shawna Zaken made the score 2-0 in the 60^th minute. She beat a defender one-on-one and scored from 15 yards out on the right side. Soltes and Samantha Duwel each recorded an assist.
• With the score 2-1, Chloe Mills fired a shot from 30 yards out. The ball went into the upper corner of the net to extend the Norse lead to 3-1.

 
BETWEEN THE POSTS

• Emily Lohmann got the start in goal for the Norse. She faced just one shot in the first half and also saw action in the second half.
• Jennifer Farwell started the second half, and she made two saves in the contest.  
• Sarah Cady played the final seven minutes of the match.

 
FIRST HALF SUMMARY

• The Norse had a chance to get on the scoreboard in the 16^th minute, but a team save by the Miami defense prevented the ball from going into the back of the net.
• NKU took a 1-0 lead in the 23^rd minute thanks to Soltes' goal.
• The Norse defense allowed just one shot in the half.
• NKU had five shots, including two on goal, and three corner kicks.

 
SECOND HALF SUMMARY

• Farwell was forced to make two saves in the 53^rd minute.
• NKU went ahead 2-0 in the 60^th minute on Zaken's goal.
• Miami pulled a goal back in the 63^rd minute. A foul in the box led to a penalty kick, and the RedHawks' Olivia Winnett converted from the spot to make the score 2-1.
• The Norse had shots on goal in the 65^th and 78^th minute, but both attempts were saved.  
• Mills extended the NKU lead to 3-1 in the 80^th minute.

MATCH NOTES

• The Norse had eight shots on goal and 13 shots total in the match.
• Miami had six shots, with three on frame.
• NKU took six corner kicks in the contest, and the RedHawks had three.

 
UP NEXT

• The Norse wrap up the preseason on Tuesday, Aug. 14 by hosting Lindsey Wilson for an exhibition match. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at NKU Soccer Stadium.