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WILDER, Ky. - Six years ago, on a hot and humid Sunday afternoon at the Town & Country Sports Complex, Northern Kentucky University and West Virginia Wesleyan hooked up in arguably the most exciting men's soccer game in Norse history. West Virginia Wesleyan rallied from a late two-goal deficit in that one and pulled out a 6-5 victory in overtime on Sept. 3, 2000. The same two teams met again Sunday afternoon in the fourth annual John Toebben Classic, presented by National City. NKU jumped out to an early two-goal advantage, but, unlike that high-scoring, no-lead-is-safe contest six years ago, this time the Norse defense made sure there would be no comeback by West Virginia Wesleyan. Chris Thompson scored a goal 29 seconds into the game, and NKU coasted to a 4-0 win over West Virginia Wesleyan. The Norse defense did not allow a shot by the Bobcats until the second half and improved to 2-0. NKU wasted no time in getting on the board as Seth Eckerlin played the ball into the box, where the West Virginia Wesleyan defense misplayed the ball. Thompson took advantage of the misplay and sent a 15-yard shot into the back of the net just 29 seconds into the game. In the 11th minute, NKU struck again as Chad Cook took a pass from Mirza Causevic and netted his first career goal for a 2-0 lead. The Norse extended their advantage to 3-0 at the 34:22 mark when Kyle Roberts converted a penalty kick after a foul was called on West Virginia Wesleyan in the box. Tab Bere added a goal off an assist from Roberts in the 67th minute to wrap up the scoring. NKU finished with a 16-5 advantage in shots. Norse goalie Andy Ortman notched his second straight shutout and had one save. NKU will begin Great Lakes Valley Conference play at 5 p.m. Friday with a home game against Indianapolis at the Town & Country Sports Complex.
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