HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University Norse women's soccer took on Cleveland State at home on Thursday night, looking to improve their second-place conference standing with another home victory. Entering the match, Northern Kentucky had been dominant at home, holding a 5-0 record and a +23 goal differential in Highland Heights, without allowing a goal. The Norse played the Vikings to a scoreless draw, keeping their home shutout streak alive.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 0, Cleveland State - 0
LOCATION: NKU Soccer Stadium - Highland Heights, Ky.
RECORDS: NKU: 7-2-5 (4-1-1 HL), CSU: 3-5-5 (0-2-4 HL)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
– Northern Kentucky won the shot battle 12-9, tied in the shot on goal battle 5-5, and dominated the corner battle 11-1.
– Despite six first-half NKU corner kicks, the Norse didn't get a shot off on any of those opportunities.
– NKU had a great opportunity early in the second half, but
Meghan Belrose's shot was saved.
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Megan Gessner made five saves in the match, and perhaps her best came in the 51st minute, as she was able to parry away a one-on-one opportunity.
– Another opportunity came in the 53rd minute, but a
Lilly Yordy attempt was saved.
– The Vikings controlled possession down the final stretch, but neither team was able to break the deadlock.
NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky hits the road next Thursday for a clash with Purdue Fort Wayne.
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