AKRON, Ohio. – Northern Kentucky University Norse Men's Soccer headed on the road for a big test on Sunday night, taking on #21 Akron. Coming off a last-minute winner against Union Commonwealth, the Norse were able to stay in the match all night, but fell just short, 1-0.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 0, #21 Akron – 1
LOCATION: FirstEnergy Stadium – Akron, Ohio
RECORDS: NKU: 1-0-1 (0-0-0 HL), UA: 2-0-0 (0-0-0 BIG EAST)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
– NKU held its own in the first half, as they remained tied with the Zips 0-0 at the halftime break. Northern Kentucky lost the first half shot battle 6-4, and the corner battle 2-1.
– Akron jumped on the board first in the 56th minute, which ended up being the only goal of the night.
– Northern Kentucky defender
Joshua Cline was sent off in the 65th minute on a second yellow card.
NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky heads to Western Illinois next Sunday to take on the Leathernecks at 2 PM EDT on ESPN+.
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