Youngstown State University
1-8-2, 0-2-0HL
Northern Kentucky
6-3-0, 2-0-0HL
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSU | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Penguins Fall at Northern Kentucky, 2-0
9/22/2018 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Newport, Ky. - The Youngstown State women's soccer team lost to Northern Kentucky 2-0 on Saturday afternoon from the NKU Soccer Stadium. Goalkeeper Kate McEachern made five saves for the game
The Penguins fall to 1-8-2 (0-2 in the Horizon League) while the Norse improve to 6-3 (2-0 in the Horizon League).
After a scoreless first half, Northern Kentucky wasted no time getting on the board, as Samantha Duwel headed a pass from Emily Soltes into the back of the net in the 49th minute to give the Norse a 1-0 lead. Lauren Dolak had a shot in the 60th minute for the Penguins, but the NKU goalkeeper was able to make a save. Emily Soltes extended the NKU lead to 2-0 in the 87th minute.
The Norse out shot the Penguins 16-3 and had more corner kick opportunities, 4-3. Dolak and Sydney Ossege recorded the shots for YSU.
The Penguins are back in action on Wednesday, Sept. 26, for a midweek matchup with Cleveland State at 7 p.m. from Farmers National Bank Field in the Covelli Sports Complex.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
DUWEL, Samantha (2)
Assisted By: SOLTES, Emily
Cross from 7 on left side into box, head
48:09
SOLTES, Emily (4)
Assisted By: ZAKEN, Shawna , MILLS, Chloe
Ball played through the defense to 7, an
86:22
