Miami Nicks 1-0 Home Win Over Northern Illinois

Sunday, October 23

Oxford, Ohio

1 p.m.

Miami University

8-4-5, 4-2-4

Northern Illinois

6-7-4, 3-5-2

NIU

Miami (OH)

Miami Nicks 1-0 Home Win Over Northern Illinois

10/23/2022 3:10:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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OXFORD, Ohio – On Sunday afternoon, the Miami University's women's soccer team (8-4-6, 4-2-4 Mid-American Conference) took down Northern Illinois University (6-7-4, 3-5-2 MAC) with a 1-0 victory at Bobby Kramig Field.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

At the 16^th minute mark, senior Kennedy Gray dribbled through the Northern Illinois defense and swung in a cross. Senior Emily Sexton headed it past the goalkeeper to open the scoring, 1-0 Miami.
Four minutes from halftime, junior Camber Hayes took an in-swinging left-sided lick that got the Northern Illinois goalkeeper to punch the ball into the near post. Sophomore Mercedes Schroer collected the ball and attempted a shot but it was blocked.
In the 65^th minute, Hayes sent a right-sided corner towards the far post. Redshirt junior Madeline Schlecht headed it over the crossbar.
Despite continuing to put pressure on the Huskies' goal, the RedHawks did not extend their lead and finished the game with a 1-0 victory.

NOTES:

The RedHawks outshot the Huskies by 11-3 in the first half and 20-8 over the course of the match.
Vaccari belted her ninth shutout of the season, as well as her career's 19^th.
Sexton collected her second career goal and Gray added her fifth career assist.

UP NEXT:
The RedHawks will look for a strong regular season finish with a home matchup against Eastern Michigan University on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m.