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2
Winner Xavier XAV (3-2-2, 0-0-1)
1
Northern Ky. NKU (2-4-2, 0-1-1)
Winner
Xavier XAV
(3-2-2, 0-0-1)
2
Final
1
Northern Ky. NKU
(2-4-2, 0-1-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Xavier XAV 1 1 2
Northern Ky. NKU 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer falls at home to Xavier

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University Norse Men's Soccer took on Xavier at home on Tuesday night, coming off their first league draw against Robert Morris. The Norse went down early, conceding in the 29th minute. A second half penalty from Xavier moved their advantage to two, before the Norse just got one back before the end of the match. 

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 1, Xavier – 2
LOCATION: NKU Soccer Stadium – Highland Heights, Ky.
RECORDS: NKU: 2-4-2 (0-1-1 HL), Xavier: 3-2-2 (0-0-1 BIG EAST)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
– Norse defender Steven Boaghe Braniste scored his first goal of the 2025 season, heading in a corner kick from Carlos Merce in the 90th minute. 
– Xavier won the shot battle, 10-9 and 7-1 on goal.
– NKU won the corner kick battle 4-1.
– NKU keeper Alex Kron made five saves in the match. 
– The match saw eight total yellow cards, with five going to Norse players. 

NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky Men's Soccer takes on Cleveland State in a Horizon League battle in Highland Heights, set for Saturday at 7 PM. 
 
FOLLOW NKU NORSE MEN'S SOCCER
Get in the game and follow Northern Kentucky's NCAA Division I women's soccer team through @NKUNorseSOC on Twitter, @NKUNorseMSOC on Instagram, nkunorseMsoc on Facebook and subscribe to the NKU Norse YouTube channel.
 
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