HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky softball program hosted in-state foe Kentucky in front of one of the largest crowds in NKU history at the Frank Ignatius Grein Softball Field on Tuesday evening.
 
The Norse battled hard through the opening innings but found themselves on the wrong side of a 9-0 decision in the clash of bluegrass institutions.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 0, Kentucky – 9 (5 innings)
LOCATION: Frank Ignatius Grein Field – Highland Heights, Kentucky
RECORDS: NKU 14-27 (9-7 HL), UK 26-13-1 (7-8 SEC)
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Megan Kennedy recorded the lone NKU hit in the contest.
- Lauryn Hicks notched five strikeouts in the circle for the Norse.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Norse were able to keep the Wildcats off the board until Kentucky broke through with a run in the top of the third to take a 1-0 lead.
- UK then turned it on in the top of the fifth with eight more runs to make it a 9-0 game.
- The Wildcats were able to turn the Norse away in the bottom of the fifth to seal the 9-0 non-conference victory.
 
NEXT UP 
The Norse hit the road for an important Horizon League series against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22. Friday will consist of a single game at 3 PM ET while Saturday will feature a doubleheader with a first pitch set for 1 PM. Fans and supporters can follow along with all of the weekend's action here.
 
 
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