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Bryan McEldowney
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Winner Cincinnati UC (1-0-0, 0-0-0)
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Northern Ky. NKU (0-1-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Cincinnati UC
(1-0-0, 0-0-0)
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Final
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Northern Ky. NKU
(0-1-0, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Cincinnati UC 2 0 2
Northern Ky. NKU 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Comeback bid by @NKUNorseWSOC falls short in 2-1 setback to UC

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Despite surrendering two first-half goals, the Northern Kentucky women's soccer (0-1) team battled back and challenged for the equalizer in the second half, but ultimately dropped a 2-1 decision to Cincinnati (1-0) in the Riverboat Rivalry.

Head Coach Bob Sheehan
"With the short roster we have, I can't say enough about our team tonight. It's not about the win or loss. It's about the commitment, the spirit and the focus. This group brought it. I'm incredibly proud of them."

Scoring

  • Cincinnati struck first when Vanessa DiNardo cleaned up Kendall Battle's attempt that was saved by Mimi Stines in the 10'.
  • UC scored again just two minutes later on Lauren Bastian's strike.
  • Annie Green scored for Northern Kentucky in the 72nd-minute from the penalty spot. Chloe Mills drew a foul in the box off of a Norse corner, setting up the PK.

Between the Posts

  • Stines faced 12 total shots, including four that were on target. She allowed both goals  and picked up a pair of saves in the loss.
  • Anna Rexford picked up the win for UC, registering a pair of saves in three Norse shots on frame.

Match Summary

  • Cincinnati controlled the ball and pace early on, attempting the first five shots of the match.
  • Stines used quick reflexes to punch Battle's attempt up off the crossbar, but DiNardo was there to tap it home for the first score.
  • UC then tallied the second goal in the 12' after the Norse attempted to clear a ball from the box. Bastian grabbed the loose ball and struck to the right side of the goal.
  • Ashleigh Cronin provided NKU with its first attempt in the 22', but it was blocked.
  • Sofia Wilmes also got off a shot 11 minutes later, but her attempt was also thwarted.
  • NKU put the pressure on in the second half, earning three corner kicks and outshooting UC, 5-4.
  • The Norse had the better opportunities in its second-half shooting advantage as well.
  • Wilmes had a shot saved in the 55th-minute.
  • Allison King provided a lift off the bench and challenged UC's defense in the 71st. King's efforts helped lead to Mills being fouled and Greene finding pay dirt from the PK spot.
  • Greene threatened a second time, but her 86th-minute shot was saved.

Norse Notes

  • After being outshot 8-2 in the first half, the Norse outshot the Bearcats 5-4 in the second.
  • Stines entered the match riding a 820:47-minute scoreless streak and extended it another 9:42 to 830:29 before giving up the first goal.
  • Greene matched her goal total from last season. She scored against Wright State last year, now giving her two goals in the last four matches.

Next Up
NKU stays at home for a Sunday evening matchup against Eastern Kentucky on Aug. 22. The Norse and Colonels square off at 7 p.m., and the match will be streamed on ESPN+

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