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By Mike Anderson, NKU Sports Information WILDER, Ky. – Kara Costello’s first collegiate goal proved to be the difference as the Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team defeated Ashland, 2-1, in non-conference play. Costello’s goal came in the 64th minute after the Ashland defense attempted to clear the ball out of their penalty area. Brandi Doss took the clearance attempt off the head and played it to Costello, who took a shot to the right side of Ashland goalkeeper Marie Supanich and found the net. The marker followed Jayme Light’s team and conference-leading sixth goal of the season, scored just 27 seconds into the contest. From the opening kickoff the Norse offense pressed forward, keeping Ashland back on their heels. Light passed the ball across to Ashley Warndorf 20 yards out, who flicked it back to Light on a well-timed give-and-go to open the night’s scoring. Ashland drew the score to 2-1 in the 79th minute when Erin Charnley’s high crossing pass found Alicia VanZanten, who went to the air and put a shot home on a header. The Norse defense held from there for the 2-1 decision. Jenna Kramer got the victory in net with two saves. Supanich had seven saves for Ashland in the loss. Northern Kentucky (6-0), ranked No. 12 in the latest NCAA Division II national poll, returns to conference play Sunday when they host rival Bellarmine. |
