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By Mike Anderson, NKU Sports Information ST. LOUIS – The Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team picked up its ninth straight victory Sunday afternoon by defeating Missouri-St. Louis, 2-0, in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. Megan Smith gave NKU (9-0 overall, 5-0 GLVC) a 1-0 lead by taking a Brandi Doss crossing pass in the 64th minute for a goal. Smith beat one defender and found the back of the net for the second straight game. NKU captain Cara Alldred tallied the insurance goal in the 81st minute by taking a Morgan Price free kick and heading a shot into the net for her second goal of the season. Jenna Kramer was up to the task in net for the Norse as she made three saves en route to her fourth career shutout. The Norse were outshot for the first time this season, as they mustered eight shots against the Tritons’ 10 attempts. NKU, ranked No. 9 nationally in the NCAA Division II poll, returns home Friday to host Southern Illinois at Edwardsville at 5 p.m. at Wilder. |
