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Walnoha's Goal Lifts CSU Past League Leading NKU; Vikings Clinch Berth in HL Tournament

Walnoha's Goal Lifts CSU Past League Leading NKU; Vikings Clinch Berth in HL Tournament

Scoring Summary

1st - 42:08 - WALNOHA, Elaina (Cleveland State)

Game Leaders

Cleveland State
G: Elaina Walnoha - 1
A: N/A
Sh: 2 Players (#20, #21) - 3
Sv: Jamie Daniels - 4
Northern Kentucky
G: N/A
A: N/A
Sh: HAMBLIN, Macy - 6
Sv: LOHMANN, Emily - 6

Team Stats

Cleveland State
Northern Kentucky

Shots (on goal)

17 (8)
15 (4)

Saves

4
7

Fouls

8
6

Corner Kicks

4
2

Offsides

0
2
full stats
Posted: Oct 21, 2017

NEED TO KNOW

  • Score: Cleveland State 1, Northern Kentucky 0
  • Goal: Elaina Walnoha
  • Assists: None
  • Records: CSU (9-8, 5-3 HL), Northern Kentucky (9-5-1, 6-1-1 HL)

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - Cleveland State sophomore Elaina Walnoha made her first career goal a memorable one.

Walnoha scored just before halftime to give the Vikings a 1-0 win at Northern Kentucky in Horizon League women's soccer action. The Vikings handed League-leading and defending League champion NKU its first League loss of the season and also clinched a berth in the Horizon League tournament with the victory.

The Vikings improved to 9-8 overall and 5-3 in the League, while the Norse fell to 9-5-1 overall and 6-1-1 in the Horizon League.

THE GOAL

  • Walnoha's goal came at the 42:08 mark and proved to be the game-winner.
  • She took advantage of a failed clear from the Norse, taking possession of the ball and beating the NKU goalkeeper to the right.
  • It was the first goal in 27 career matches for the sophomore.

IN THE NET

  • Jamie Daniels made four saves for the Vikings to earn her fourth shutout of the season.
  • She now has 11.5 career shutouts, tied for second place all-time in the CSU record books.

KEY STATS

  • The Vikings outshot the Norse, 17-15, including 8-4 in shots on goal.
  • CSU also took four corner kicks to two for the Norse.
  • CSU improved to 2-1 all-time at Northern Kentucky.
  • The Vikings won their ninth match of the season, tied for the second most in a season in school history (2010) and just one shy of the 2011 team which holds the program record with 10 victories.
  • CSU's five League wins this year are tied for the most in school history with the 2010 squad.
  • The Vikings clinched a berth in the Horizon League tournament and will make its first appearance in the League tournament since the 2015 season.

UP NEXT

  • The Vikings close the regular season on Friday (Oct. 27) when CSU hosts Milwaukee at 7:00 pm at Krenzler Field.
  • The Panthers will enter the match at 14-0-3 this year and in first place in the League with 20 points (6-0-2).
  • The match will serve as Senior Day with CSU's two seniors -  Katie Bainbridge and Jaime Daniels - being honored prior to the match.