DETROIT – Northern Kentucky men's soccer saw their comeback against Detroit Mercy fall just short Saturday evening from Titan Field.
The Norse (3-8-1, 1-3-0 Horizon) found themselves in an uphill struggle against the Titans of Detroit (2-6-4, 1-1-3 Horizon), with UDM leading 2-0 at the half. NKU shot out of the gate in the second half with an early goal in the 49' minute as Deryn Armstrong blasted a shot to the back of the net to cut Detroit's lead in half. Northern Kentucky found their equalizer on a penalty kick taken by Stian Jørgensen. The Titans ultimately surged ahead with a goal in the 79' minute which proved to be the game-winner over the Norse at 3-2.
TOP NORSE
NKU TAKEAWAYS
- Armstrong netted his fourth goal of the season to now claim the top spot as the leading goal scorer for the Norse.
- Sjølander continues to lead Northern Kentucky in overall assists during the year with five total after recording one against the Titans.
UP NEXT
Northern Kentucky returns to the pitch next on Wednesday, Oct. 12 as the Norse travels to Indianapolis to face IUPUI in a Horizon League matchup. Kickoff from Michael A. Carroll Stadium is set for 7 p.m. (ET).
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