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By Mike Anderson, NKU Sports Information WILDER, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team took a huge step toward securing a first-round home game in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament with a 1-0 victory over Missouri-St. Louis on Friday night. The victory avenged NKU’s 3-2 loss to Missouri-St. Louis in last season’s GLVC Tournament quarterfinals. The 24th-ranked Norse (9-2, 5-2 GLVC) maintained offensive pressure throughout the first half, outshooting Missouri-St. Louis (4-6-1, 4-2-1 GLVC) by a 7-1 margin. Lauren Franzen provided the difference maker for the Norse in the 21st minute when Brandi Doss sent a cross into the box for Ashley Warndorf, who settled the ball to the senior for her fourth goal of the season. Missouri-St. Louis’ best opportunity to equalize came with just 40 seconds remaining in the game. Caitlin Farrow picked up a long pass from the Missouri-St. Louis defense in stride, a step behind the NKU defense for a breakaway. Norse back Kristi Hofmeyer was not deterred, however, tracking down her opposition and making a stellar tackle inside the 18-yard box to thwart the offensive rush. The Norse defense controlled the Tritons most of the game, allowing just two shots to reach NKU goalkeeper Angela Healy. Missouri-St. Louis goalkeeper Hanna Sayre had four saves on the opposite end. NKU wraps up its three-game homestand on Sunday in a matinee against Southern Indiana. Kickoff is scheduled for noon at the Town & Country Sports Complex. |
