HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky men's soccer program began the 2023 season against the Blazers of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Thursday morning from NKU Soccer Stadium.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 1, UAB - 1
LOCATION: NKU Soccer Stadium – Highland Heights, Ky.
RECORDS: NKU: 0-0-1 (0-0-0 Horizon League), UAB: 0-0-1 (0-0-0 American)
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- The Norse outset the Blazers 14 to six overall including taking 12 of those shots in the second half. Five of NKU's shots were on goal as well.
- Northern Kentucky posted eight overall corner kicks compared to UAB taking zero during the match.
- Northern Kentucky had 17 student-athletes make an appearance on the pitch in the game.
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Sam Robinson led NKU in total shots with three total, one of which was on goal.
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Nico Stoddart's goal in this match was his first in a Norse uniform and the first of the 2023 season for NKU as well.
MATCH NOTABLES
- Isaac Calderon of UAB broke the scoreless opening half of play in the 35' minute with a goal assisted by Zsombor Kalnoki-Kis.
- Alan Melendez received a red card in the 68' minute and dropped the Blazers down to just 10 players for the remainder of the match.
- The Norse were not going away after being down at the half as
Nico Stoddart snuck a shot past the Blazer goalkeeper in the 71' minute to even up the contest at 1-1 overall.
NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky returns to their home pitch next on Sunday, August 27 at Scudamore Field at where they will host Florida Gulf Coast in a non-conference bout. This match is slated for a 1 p.m. kick-off as well inside NKU Soccer Stadium.
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