Release courtesy of the Grand Valley State University Sports Information Department
Grand Valley State 0, Northern Kentucky 0 [Box
Score]
GVSU advances on penalty kicks (5-4).
DENVER, Colo. - Grand Valley State University advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals after defeating Northern Kentucky University in a shootout (5-4) Friday (Nov. 20) evening. The #3 Lakers will face Colorado School of Mines on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET in Denver, Colo.
The game was scoreless through 110 minutes of regulation. The
Lakers put three of their eight shots on frame in the first half,
but were unable to connect. GVSU's tough backline held the Norse to
only one shot the entire first half.
During the second half of play, freshman Ashley Botts had a great
look at the goal with just three minutes left in regulation, but
could not find the back of the net. She took a pass and headed the
ball from inside the box which hit the top of the cross bar. Just
30 seconds later, Botts tried once again, but was saved by
goalkeeper Rachael Wood.
Grand Valley State outshot the Norse throughout the game by an
18-4 margin, including a 7-3 advantage on shots on goal.
In the shootout Northern Kentucky took the first penalty kick
which was made. Freshman Kayla Addison made her attempt, putting
the shootout score at 1-1. NKU connected on its second attempt,
along with GVSU's midfielder Kristen Eible. The Norse's made their
third attempt, while Erin Mruz made GVSU's third attempt, putting
the score to 3-3. Goalkeeper Chelsea Parise saved NKU's fourth
attempt and senior Natalja Stanski made her attempt putting Grand
Valley State up 4-3. Northern Kentucky put its last attempt in the
back of the net, tying the score at 4-4. Botts knocked in the
Lakers' last attempt, giving them the win over the Norse.
The Lakers recorded their 14th shutout, while Parise notched three
saves in the match and her 11th shutout of the year. Grand Valley
State remains unbeaten on the year with a record of 19-0-4.