MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Northern Kentucky University Norse women's soccer took on Green Bay in the Horizon League semifinal on Thursday night, needing a win to advance to the Horizon League Championship game. Despite defeating the Phoenix on the road earlier in the season, NKU dropped the road contest to end its season with a semifinal exit.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 1, Green Bay – 2
LOCATION: Engelmann Stadium – Milwaukee, Wis.
RECORDS: NKU: 10-3-6 (7-1-2 HL), GB: 8-8-4 (4-3-3 HL)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Erykah Cornett scored the lone goal for the Norse, an equalizer in the 33rd minute, heading in a ball off a corner kick.
Lilly Yordy and
Sophia Kapszukiewicz earned assists on the play.
– The Norse gave up the winning goal in the 54th minute, as Laney Stark's goal ended up being the difference.
– NKU outshot the Phoenix 17-14 and 9-7 on goal.
– Norse keeper
Megan Gessner made five saves in the match.
– Yordy was NKU's shot leader, with five total and three on goal.
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