David Lies

ROLLA, Mo. - David Lies scored his fourth game-winning goal of the season Sunday as the Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer team defeated Missouri-Rolla, 1-0.

Freshman goalie Anthony Sucietto recorded the shutout and had four saves as NKU improved to 9-4-1 overall, 6-2-1 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Missouri-Rolla dropped to 6-6-2 overall, 4-4-2 in the GLVC.

Lies, a senior defender who has five goals this season, snapped the scoreless tie in the 61st minute by sending a header past Missouri-Rolla goalie Mike McNamee. The goal was set up by Kyle Roberts, who sent a free kick into the box.

It marked the third consecutive time NKU has beaten Missouri-Rolla on the Miners’ home field. The Norse also posted road victories against Missouri-Rolla in 2002 and last season.

NKU will return home next Friday to meet defending NCAA Division II national runner-up Southern Illinois at Edwardsville at 7:30 p.m. in Wilder, Ky. SIUE is currently ranked No. 2 nationally in the NCAA Division II poll.

The Cougars are 11-1-1 after posting a 1-0 win over Wisconsin-Parkside on Sunday. SIUE leads the GLVC with a 7-0-1 record.

NKU is looking to secure a first-round home game in the upcoming GLVC Tournament. The Norse are currently tied for third place with Wisconsin-Parkside, and the top four teams will host first-round games on Oct. 30.

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