HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Northern Kentucky women's soccer returned to action after a first round bye at the Horizon League Championships on Thursday night, as the Norse took on No. 3 seed Detroit Mercy.
The Norse advanced to the Horizon League Championship match with a 1-0 victory, marking the second straight season NKU will meet Milwaukee with a College Cup berth and Horizon League Championship on the line.
NKU has now won seven straight matches including postseason play.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky - 1, Detroit Mercy - 0
LOCATION: Engelmann Stadium (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
RECORDS: Northern Kentucky: 12-6-1 (8-1-1 Horizon), Detroit Mercy: 10-8-2 (7-1-2 Horizon)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Northern Kentucky outshot Detroit Mercy 16-12, including 7-6 in shots on goal. Corner kicks were even, 6-6.
- 25 combined fouls were called during the match.
- Both Emilie Doersching and Erykah Cornett were credited with assists on the lone goal of the match, scored by Kylie Anderson.
- Megan Gessner made five saves, with the NKU defense being credited for a team save.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern Kentucky found the back of the net in the 16th minute, as Kylie Anderson scored the match's lone goal.
- NKU's defense was outstanding down the stretch, holding Detroit Mercy without a shot over the final 30 minutes.
UP NEXT
- NKU takes on Milwaukee for the Horizon League Championship Match on Saturday afternoon, with kickoff set for 2 PM.
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