HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – After a pair of massive Horizon League wins over Wright State and IU Indy, the Norse took on Duquesne in their final non-conference clash of the season. While the Dukes have struggled in Atlantic 10 play, they have been dominant in non-conference play, entering Tuesday's match 5-0-2 against out-of-conference opponents. Duquesne continued its strong stretch against non-league opponents with another win, as NKU fell 1-0 on its home turf. 

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 0, Duquesne- 1
LOCATION: NKU Soccer Stadium - Highland Heights, Ky. 
RECORDS: NKU: 4-7-3 (2-2-2 HL), DUQ: 8-4-2 (2-4-0 A10)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
– The Dukes scored the game-winner in the 53rd minute, after a scoreless first half. 
– NKU was outshot 10-6 in the match, but drew even in the shot on goal battle with three apiece. 
– NKU keeper Romeo Paparesta made two saves in the first half without allowing a goal, before being subbed off for Landon Barth. 
– Duquesne won the corner kick battle 4-3. 
– Bennett Gerak, Ibrahim Piracha, and Tre Jervier all recorded shots on goal for the Norse. 
– Caleb Frakes and Oliver Eckhardt were the only Norse to play the full 90. 

NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky Men's Soccer battles Oakland in a big battle for Horizon League positioning on Saturday, October 25, with kickoff set for 3 PM. 
 
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