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By Mike Anderson, NKU Sports Information WILDER, Ky. - For the second time in 2007, it took two overtimes for the Northern Kentucky University men's soccer team to edge out a victory as the Norse defeated Southern Indiana, 1-0, in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. The game winning play came on a Tony Ray throw-in in the 106th minute. Ray's high, hard throw found the head of Seth Eckerlin, who headed the ball home high to the left side for just his second goal of the season. The No. 1 ranked Norse were marked by their defense once again, allowing just eight shots to the Screaming Eagles while taking 22 of their own. Michael Lavric made a career-high four saves as he earned his seventh consecutive shutout in net. A total of 55 fouls were committed in a very physical game, with nine bookings issued between the two teams. Northern Kentucky (15-0, 10-0 GLVC) has already clinched a spot in the GLVC tournament, and will look to secure home-field advantage for the quarterfinal round Sunday as they take on Kentucky Wesleyan. Sunday is also Senior Day, where the nine NKU senior players will be honored during a pre-game ceremony. |
