MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Northern Kentucky University Norse Men's Soccer took a road trip northeast to Robert Morris on Saturday afternoon, taking on the reigning Horizon League champs after falling to Green Bay last weekend. The Norse were able to come out with a point against the Colonials, and scored a pair of goals from
Bennett Gerak and
Ali Taleb.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 2, Robert Morris – 2
LOCATION: North Athletic Complex – Moon Township, Pa.
RECORDS: NKU: 2-3-2 (0-1-1 HL), Robert Morris: 3-1-3 (1-0-1 HL)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Bennett Gerak opened the scoring for NKU in the 17th minute. It marked his first goal of the season.
– After Robert Morris took a lead early in the second half,
Ali Taleb drew the Norse level with a goal from the penalty spot. The goal was Taleb's third of the season, and second penalty converted.
– Norse keeper
Alex Kron racked up five saves in the match.
– NKU was outshot 20-8 (8-4 on goal) in the match.
– RMU won the corner battle, 6-1.
NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky Men's Soccer is back home on Tuesday, taking on their rivals across the river, Xavier.
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