HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky women's soccer program battled in front of a record-breaking crowd in the Norse's home opener at NKU Soccer Stadium on Tuesday night. Nearly 900 fans (an announced attendance of 879) packed inside Scudamore Field to cheer on the Norse against non-conference foe and 2023 NCAA Tournament team, Ohio University.
Despite a hard-fought effort, the Norse were tamed by the Bobcats in a 4-0 loss.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 0, Ohio – 4
LOCATION: NKU Soccer Stadium – Highland Heights, Kentucky
RECORDS: NKU: 0-2-0 (0-0-0 HL), Ohio: 1-0-1 (0-0-0 MAC)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Megan Gessner posted a scoreless 27 minutes between the pipes to go with one save. The Fort Thomas, Kentucky native has not allowed a single goal in her nearly 48 minutes of action over two games played.
- As a team, NKU racked up six saves in the contest. Northern Kentucky now leads the Horizon League in total saves with 17 overall.
- NKU put two shots on frame in the contest as
Sofia Wilmes and
Ayla Conn each posted a shot on goal, respectively.
- Northern Kentucky is also currently ranked in a tie for second in the Horizon in shots on goal (8) and shots on goal per contest (4.0) to go with being tied for third in the conference in total shots (15) and fifth in total shots per game (7.5).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- It was all Ohio in this one as the Bobcats got on the board right away with a goal in the sixth minute.
- Ohio also added tallies in the 22nd, 48th and 56th minute.
NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky continues one of its hardest starts to a season in program history as the Norse will play host for a bluegrass battle against in-state foe Louisville, set for Sunday, August 25 at 5 PM ET inside NKU Soccer Stadium. Like all home contests, admission for fans is free of charge! For those unable to attend, the match will also be played in front of a national audience on ESPN+.
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