Caleb Frakes plays the ball
0
IU Indy IUINDY (4-7-3, 1-4-1)
2
Winner Northern Ky. NKU (4-6-3, 2-2-2)
IU Indy IUINDY
(4-7-3, 1-4-1)
0
Final
2
Northern Ky. NKU
(4-6-3, 2-2-2)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
IU Indy IUINDY 0 0 0
Northern Ky. NKU 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer scores twice in second half to blank IU Indy, 2–0

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky University men's soccer team returned home on Saturday afternoon and delivered a strong second-half performance, earning a 2–0 Horizon League victory over IU Indy at NKU Soccer Stadium. After a scoreless first half, the Norse capitalized on their second-half chances to secure the win, their second straight in conference play.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 2, IU Indy – 0
LOCATION: NKU Soccer Stadium – Highland Heights, Ky.
RECORDS: NKU: 4–6–3 (2–2–2 HL), IU Indy: 4–7–3 (1–4–1 HL)
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
– After a scoreless first half, Caleb Frakes broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, scoring his first career goal off an assist from Joshua Cline.
– Jason Purks added insurance in the 71st minute with his first goal of the season, sealing the victory for the Norse.
– NKU totaled eight shots, with both shots on goal finding the back of the net.
– Goalkeeper Alex Kron earned his fourth win of the season and second shutout, as the Norse defense held the Jaguars without a shot on target.
– Both teams finished even in corner kicks (4–4).
 
NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky returns to Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium for a nonconference match up against Duquesne on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.

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