WSOC Goal celly vs UofL
1
IU Indy IUI (4-8-2, 3-2-1)
2
Winner Northern Ky. NKU (7-6-1, 4-1-1)
IU Indy IUI
(4-8-2, 3-2-1)
1
Final
2
Northern Ky. NKU
(7-6-1, 4-1-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
IU Indy IUI 0 1 1
Northern Ky. NKU 0 2 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women's Soccer picks up huge three points with 2-1 win over IU Indy

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Northern Kentucky women's soccer wrapped up a two-match home stand on Sunday, as the Norse hosted and defeated IU Indy at NKU Soccer Stadium.

The 2-1 victory marked the fourth win in five matches for the Norse, extending the unbeaten streak to five matches. NKU's 13 conference points are tied for second in the Horizon League with Milwaukee, trailing only Detroit Mercy. 

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky - 2, IU Indy - 1
LOCATION: NKU Soccer Stadium (Highland Heights, Ky.)
RECORDS: Northern Kentucky: 7-6-1 (4-1-1 Horizon), IU Indy: 4-8-2 (3-2-1 Horizon)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

  • Northern Kentucky dominated with defense throughout the match, holding a 17-5 advantage in shots with a 6-3 advantage in shots on goal. 
  • Meghan Belrose's opening goal gave her the team-lead with three goals this season. 
  • Lydia Self netted an unassisted goal in the 86th minute, tying Belrose with three goals on the season. 
  • NKU held a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Northern Kentucky and IU Indy played a physical first half, with the Norse holding an 8-1 advantage in shots going into halftime. Both teams were unable to find the back of the net in the first 45. 
  • Meghan Belrose opened the scoring in the 62nd minute after a beautiful build by the Norse. Kylie Anderson and Lilly Yordy were credited with assists. 
  • Lydia Self gave the Norse a two goal lead in the 85th minute with an unassisted goal. Self gained possession after a scramble in the box and netted what ended up being the game-winning goal. 
  • IU Indy netted a goal right after Self's goal, but the Norse held on for the win. 

UP NEXT

    • Northern Kentucky hits the road for two matches in Michigan, as the Norse take on Oakland Thursday and Detroit Mercy on Sunday. 

FOLLOW NKU NORSE WOMEN'S SOCCER

Get in the game and follow Northern Kentucky's NCAA Division I women's soccer team through @NKUNorseWSOC on Twitter, @NKUNorseWSOC on Instagram, nkunorsewsoc on Facebook and subscribe to the NKU Norse Youtube channel.


 

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